Category Archives: WJTV
Canton teen charged in fatal shooting of 19-year-old
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police arrested a 17-year-old in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting happened on Wednesday, April 10 in the 900 block of South Liberty Street. Man dies after bei...
Apr 12, 2024
Two killed in Hattiesburg house fire
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Two people died during a house fire in Hattiesburg. The fire happened in the early morning hours of Friday, April 12 in the 100 block of South Hills Drive. Officials said t...
Apr 12, 2024
Man dies after being shot multiple times in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man has died after being shot multiple times in Jackson. The shooting happened on Clinton Avenue near Fryant Avenue on Friday, April 12. Man wanted for shooting on Jayne Aven...
Apr 12, 2024
Memphis police officer and suspect dead after shootout; multiple officers injured
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A Memphis police officer and an 18-year-old suspect are dead after an exchange of gunfire that wounded two other officers and another suspect early Friday morning, Police Chief...
Apr 12, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 12-14
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 (April 12-14) around Mississippi. Cent...
Apr 12, 2024
Man wanted for shooting on Jayne Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a man in connection to a shooting on Jayne Avenue. The shooting happened in the 3000 block of Jayne Avenue on Thursday, April 11. Former JPD of...
Apr 11, 2024
Mississippi advocates press for Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers will take Medicaid expansion talks to conference negotiations to try and work out a deal that would bring more healthcare coverage options to working Miss...
Apr 11, 2024
Jackson neighbors continue to clean up from severe storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several Jackson residents are still cleaning up after this week's storms. Powerlines and trees are still down along Hickory Ridge Road. Neighbors in the area said they're tryin...
Apr 11, 2024
Former JPD officer extradited to Jackson to face murder charge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Jackson police officer accused of killing a man has been arrested and was extradited back to Jackson. Marcus Johnson, 33, arrived at the Jackson Police Department (J...
Apr 11, 2024
Two die after severe storms hit Mississippi
LEFLORE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people have died after severe storms moved through Mississippi beginning on April 9, 2024. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the secon...
Apr 11, 2024