Category Archives: WJTV

Two arrested in Biloxi after violent fight kills puppy
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - Biloxi police announced two men were arrested for assaulting a man, who allegedly killed a two-week-old puppy. Officers responded to the 1700 block of Beach Boulevard just befor...
Sethanie Smith Apr 07, 2026

JSU Athletics Director Ashley Robinson receives key to city
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Ashley Robinson, vice-president and director of Athletics at Jackson State University (JSU), was honored by the City of Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson Mayor John Horhn presented a...
Marie Mennefield Apr 07, 2026

Woman charged in fatal Jackson DUI crash acquitted
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After jury deliberations, Jada Kelly was found not guilty on two counts of aggravated DUI. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jury deliberations are underway in the trial of the w...
Mercy Rain Apr 07, 2026

Michael Watson announces bid for Mississippi lieutenant governor
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) announced he is running to be the next lieutenant governor of Mississippi. "I've been a conservative fighter in the State Senate and...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 07, 2026

Dog shot in Mississippi; sheriff's office seeks information
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Tunica County Sheriff's Office is seeking information after a dog was shot at a Tunica County, Mississippi, residence. TCSO said on March 24, a dog named Major was shot at its re...
Vivian Nguyen Apr 07, 2026

Trump warns a 'whole civilization will die tonight' if Iran deal isn't reached
Meanwhile, airstrikes hit two bridges and a train station in Iran, and the U.S. struck military targets on the Iranian oil hub of Kharg Island.
The Associated Press Apr 07, 2026

Jackson expected to receive $26M for state-funded projects
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is expected to receive more than $26 million in state-funded projects. City leaders said the funds would be used to improve streets, parks, neighborhood inf...
Ashton Southern Apr 06, 2026

Defense rests in trial of woman charged in fatal DUI crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Both the defense and the prosecution have rested in the trial of the woman accused of killing two people during a drunk driving crash in Jackson. Jada Kelly waived her right to...
Mercy Rain Apr 06, 2026

19-year-old killed in Perry County crash
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 19-year-old was killed during a crash in Perry County. The crash occurred on Highway 15 just before 6:30 a.m. on April 6, 2026. According to the Mississippi Highway Patr...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 06, 2026

JSU announces kickoff times for 2026 home football games
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) announced the kickoff times for the 2026 home football games. JSU will play in five home games during the 2026 season. The matchups and kick time...
Tommy West Apr 06, 2026
