Category Archives: WJTV
Brandon motorcyclist killed in crash involving garbage truck
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed during a crash involving a motorcycle and a garbage truck. The crash happened on Highway 468 near Greenfield Road in Rankin County on Friday, May 17. Ran...
May 17, 2024
Adams County crews work to cleanup overnight storm damage
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County crews are working to cleanup downed trees from the overnight storms. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten reported there was damaged on Greenwood Plantation Roa...
May 17, 2024
Man shot, killed at Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One man was killed during a shooting at a Jackson gas station. The shooting happened at the Shell gas station in the 3600 block of West Northside Drive near Medgar Evers Boulev...
May 17, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 17-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 17-19) around Mississippi. Centra...
May 17, 2024
McComb PD launches app to help fight crime
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police unveiled a new crime fighting tool, and the most important weapon in this tool box involves the community. With more than 12,000 people calling McComb home, the po...
May 16, 2024
18-year-old arrested for fatal shooting at Copiah County truck stop
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities have arrested the suspect wanted in connection to a fatal shooting at a Copiah County truck stop. Investigators said 18-year-old Tarayvian Miller was arrested...
May 16, 2024
Mississippi inmate accused of identity theft, wire fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Auditor Shad White announced his office has secured their first indictment associated with Operation Payback. "My office found that during COVID, Mississippi handed out o...
May 16, 2024
Mississippi PSC votes to halt solar power subsidies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to halt subsidies offered to low income Mississippi households and public schools that move to solar energy. Advocates are...
May 16, 2024
Campaign targets illegal gun purchases in Jackson area
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A campaign that targets illegal gun purchases is underway in the Jackson-metro area. It's called "Don't Lie for the Other Guy." The month-long campaign was announced Thursday m...
May 16, 2024
Jackson leaders warn of possible JTRAN strike on Friday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders said they were informed on Thursday about a possible JTRAN workers strike on Friday, May 17. "We are notifying riders now of this possibility so that they ...
May 16, 2024