Category Archives: WJTV
Court: Dwan Wakefield not put in jeopardy in Kingston Frazier case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled that one of the men convicted in the Kingston Frazier case was not put in jeopardy by being charged with three separate counts. The Mississi...
Mar 29, 2024
Mother says she wants justice after teen son is killed during police chase in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A mother says she wants justice for her 17-year-old son who died when a police SUV ran over him in the small Mississippi Delta town where he lived. Kadarius Smith and one of his ...
Mar 29, 2024
Jackson public safety initiative nets more arrests, seizures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials in the Jackson-metro area announced an update on "Operation Unified." The operation was announced by Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) earlier this year and aimed to go ...
Mar 29, 2024
Brandon pedestrian hit, killed on Highway 471
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in Brandon. One dead, two injured in Jackson crash The incident happened on Highway 471 on Thursday, March 28. The Rankin County ...
Mar 29, 2024
One dead, two injured in Jackson crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a crash that killed one person and injured two others. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the crash happened on McDowell Road on Wednesday, ...
Mar 29, 2024
Natchez man accused of stabbing another with tire iron
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man has been accused of stabbing another man with a tire iron. The Natchez Democrat reported the incident happened at a home on Weir Court on Saturday, March 23. Thre...
Mar 29, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 29-31
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 (March 29-31) around Mississippi. Cent...
Mar 29, 2024
What stores, restaurants in Mississippi are open for Easter 2024?
(NEXSTAR) - Easter is already upon us, which means families across the country will be getting together for egg hunts, basket swaps, and Easter meals, from brunches to dinners. Did you forget a ...
Mar 29, 2024
USDA issues disaster designation for all Mississippi counties
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - All of Mississippi's counties have been designated as USDA disaster areas due to the drought in 2023. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack made the designation to help the counties. The ...
Mar 28, 2024
Mississippi Senate passes their version of Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate passed their version of Medicaid expansion on Thursday, March 28. The bill passed 36-16. The Senate version differs greatly from the House bill that ...
Mar 28, 2024