Category Archives: WJTV
UMMC hit by cyberattack, forcing clinics to close statewide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson confirmed it was affected by a cybersecurity attack on February 19, 2026. According to UMMC, many of its IT syste...
Feb 19, 2026
Missing man found dead at vacant Jackson property
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigation the death of a man who had been reported as missing. Officers responded to the 3600 block of Skyline Drive around 9:00 p.m. on February 18, 202...
Feb 19, 2026
Former Prince Andrew arrested, held for hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, moved to his brother King Charles III's estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this month.
Feb 19, 2026
Mississippi ABC warehouse delays impact liquor stores
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Local liquor stores said they're feeling the strain of the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) warehouse backlog. Richard Peaster, the co-owner of Madison Cellars...
Feb 18, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers weigh options for winter storm cleanup
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thirty-four Mississippi counties are in need of federal assistance after January's winter storm, but the process could take a while. State lawmakers are considering legislation...
Feb 18, 2026
Mississippi bill aims to address childcare teacher shortage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers are trying to pass a bill that would create a task force to study the shortage of childcare centers across the state. State Rep. Donnie Scoggin (R-Distric...
Feb 18, 2026
Yazoo City's historic fire station to be rebuilt after collapse
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A historic building in Yazoo City will be rebuilt. The city's main fire station collapsed on Washington Street on February 14, 2026. Firefighters had just returned from a ca...
Feb 18, 2026
2 killed, 3 injured in crash on Mississippi Coast
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed and three others were injured during a crash involving a prison transport van and a utility truck on the Mississippi Coast. WXXV reported the cras...
Feb 18, 2026
Mississippi bill approved to allow lottery proceeds for highways, education
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) approved a bill that would allow all lottery proceeds to go into the State Highway Fund and Education Enhancement Fund. This means the Mississipp...
Feb 18, 2026
Beth Israel arson suspect pleads not guilty to additional charges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of the arson attack at Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson waived his appearance in federal court on February 18, 2026. According to court documents, Stephen Pi...
Feb 18, 2026