Category Archives: WJTV
3rd suspect arrested for shooting death of 15-year-old girl in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police announced a third person has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl. Police said 17-year-old Bryan "Lil 6" Brown, o...
Apr 05, 2024
4.0-magnitude aftershock felt after NJ earthquake rattles parts of Northeast
(WHTM/NEXSTAR) - Hours after residents of the Northeast experienced a rare earthquake Friday morning, an aftershock near Gladstone, New Jersey kept residents on edge. The aftershock, which registered ...
Apr 05, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: April 5-7
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 5-7) around Mississippi. Centra...
Apr 05, 2024
Man dies after being shot inside vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One man was killed and another person was injured after being shot inside a vehicle in Jackson. The shooting happened on Thursday, April 4 on State Street near Presto Lane. Two...
Apr 04, 2024
Two killed in shooting on Capitol Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after two people were killed during a shooting. The shooting happened in the 1600 block of Capitol Street around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 4...
Apr 04, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers debate education funding formula
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Education has been a hotly debated topic during the 2024 Legislative Session with the prospect of a new funding formula for public education in Mississippi. The question remain...
Apr 04, 2024
Court upholds convictions of man sentenced in fatal Party City shooting
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court upheld the convictions of the man who was sentenced for the shooting death of a Party City manager. Joshua Archie appealed his convictions,...
Apr 04, 2024
'Extremely active' 2024 hurricane season ahead, researchers predict
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- It could be an "extremely active" 2024 hurricane season, according to a long-range forecast from researchers at Colorado State University. CSU released its projections 58 days ou...
Apr 04, 2024
DOJ assists JPD, coroner's office with next-of-kin death notifications
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Justice Department announced they will provide technical assistance to the Jackson Police Department (JPD) and the Hinds County Coroner's Office, concerning ...
Apr 04, 2024
Bird flu health risks in Mississippi remain low
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service said the transmission risk of H5N1 bird flu to humans remains minimal despite a rise in confirmed cas...
Apr 04, 2024