Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson man killed in motorcycle crash in Warren County
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A 48-year-old Jackson man was killed during a motorcycle crash in Warren County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Highway 27 Sou...
Apr 25, 2024
Cause of fatal Mississippi propane explosion undetermined
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The State Fire Marshal's Office ruled that the cause of a fatal explosion at a Copiah County home is undetermined. "The Copiah Co. Explosion is ruled 'undetermined' and o...
Apr 25, 2024
Ridgeland man sentenced for molesting girl
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - A 44-year-old Ridgeland man pled guilty to molesting his then-girlfriend's 10-year-old daughter. Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that ...
Apr 25, 2024
NTSB officials talk to Jackson community about recent home explosions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson neighbors are concerned about their safety following the recent natural gas explosions at two homes. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board...
Apr 25, 2024
Bond set for suspect charged in Rankin County homicide
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One of the suspects charged in the shooting death of a 20-year-old man in Rankin County appeared in court on Thursday. During his initial court appearance, 20-year-old Ry...
Apr 25, 2024
George Robinson's family rejects Jackson's settlement offer
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Attorneys for the sister of George Robinson said they're rejecting the City of Jackson's settlement offer. On Tuesday, the Jackson City Council unanimously voted to settle with...
Apr 24, 2024
New retail space coming to Gluckstadt
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison County residents will soon have more choices for shopping thanks to a new retail town center. Chief Operations Officer Scott Sledge said they have completed Phas...
Apr 24, 2024
'Put the guns down': Jackson family mourns loss of man killed in Medgar Evers Blvd. shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson family has a message for the community after they lost a loved one to gun violence. Taboris Jefferson was shot on Medgar Evers Boulevard near Coleman Avenue on Sunday...
Apr 24, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers under pressure to pass Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi House and Senate Medicaid expansion negotiators are still under immense pressure to get a deal done after they held their first public meeting on Tuesday, April 23....
Apr 24, 2024
Charge downgraded for 2nd teen charged in death of 14-year-old in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A charge has been downgraded for a second teenager accused of killing a 14-year-old in Jackson. According to court documents, Maxle Mooneyham, 16, has been charged with tamperi...
Apr 24, 2024