Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi's OB System of Care to enhance maternal health
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Board of Health recently passed the final rules and regulations for the new Obstetrics (OB) System of Care. According to the Mississippi State Department of Hea...
Feb 18, 2026
Alcorn County inmate found dead in cell, MBI investigates
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An Alcorn inmate was found dead in their individual cell Tuesday morning, according to a social media post from the Alcorn County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say that around 6:30 a.m....
Feb 18, 2026
17-year-old arrested for homicide at Grove Apartments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a 17-year-old was arrested in connection to a homicide at an apartment complex. Detective Tommie Brown, with the Jackson Police Department (JPD), said ...
Feb 18, 2026
Bystander injured in Jackson drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a bystander was injured during a drive-by shooting. The shooting occurred on Capitol Street near Prentiss Street around 5:30 p.m. on Febr...
Feb 17, 2026
Jackson mayor introduces RaShall Brackney as pick for police chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn officially introduced Dr. RaShall Brackney has his pick to lead the Jackson Police Department (JPD). According to Horhn, Brackney brings more than thre...
Feb 17, 2026
Madison County supervisors approve controversial rezoning plan
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A controversial rezoning was approved by the Madison County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday. The rezoning would place a heavy industrial district to a residential distri...
Feb 17, 2026
Mississippi leaders remember Jesse Jackson for civil rights work
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Celebrated civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson died early Tuesday, his family said in a statement. Leaders in Mississippi are honoring the life of the 84-year-old, who d...
Feb 17, 2026
JSU receives $14.5 million contract for heart study training center
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) received a 10-year, $14.5 million contract to extend the university's Jackson Heart Study Graduate Training and Education Center. The National He...
Feb 17, 2026
Crews continue work on I-20 projects in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said crews are still working to make improvements on Interstate 20 in Warren County. A bridge repair pr...
Feb 17, 2026
Mississippi Senate advances bill for infrastructure projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Legislation that's being considered at the Mississippi State Capitol could add lanes to a few heavily traveled roads in the Jackson-metro area. The Mississippi Senate sent a $2...
Feb 17, 2026