Category Archives: WJTV

Rankin County authorities arrest wanted drug dealer
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies and Pearl police announced a wanted drug dealer was arrested. On February 15, 2026, authorities conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl and sub...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 17, 2026

Suspect sought in fatal hit-and-run in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run. The incident occurred in the 400 block of East McDowell Road just before 8:45 p.m. on February 16, 2026. D...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 17, 2026

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson dies at age 84
Jackson is survived by his wife Jacqueline Lavinia Brown, and their five children Santita Jackson, former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. (D-Ill.), Jonathan Luther Jackson, Yusef DuBois Jackson, Esq., and ...
Caroline Vakil Feb 17, 2026

Driver dies after vehicle crashes into Adams County church
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A vehicle crashed into the front of an Adams County church. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies responded to Smithland Baptist Church on Highway 61 North arou...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 16, 2026

1 officer killed, 2nd injured in shooting near Indiana high school; suspect apprehended
One police officer was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Beech Grove, Indiana on Monday. The suspect was taken into custody Monday evening, according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Pol...
Joe Schroeder Feb 16, 2026

Jackson residents divided over water system legislation
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson residents shared their thoughts on a bill that would create a new board to manage the capital city's water system. The opinion on House Bill 1677 was divided among Jack...
Jaylin Thornton Feb 16, 2026

2 killed, 3 injured in Rhode Island ice rink shooting
Three people are dead, including the suspect, and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink Monday afternoon.
Jusolyn Flower Feb 16, 2026

Recall of peanut butter products distributed in Mississippi categorized as 'Class II' by the FDA
A Class II recall "may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences," according to the FDA.
Michael Bartiromo Feb 16, 2026

Man drives himself to Jackson gas station after being shot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times early Monday morning. Officers responded to a gas station in the 300 block of East McDowell Road just befor...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 16, 2026

Yazoo City's main fire station collapses, no injuries
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City's main fire station collapsed this weekend. The Yazoo Herald reported the incident happened at the historic building on Washington Street on February 14, 2026. Ac...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 16, 2026
