Category Archives: WJTV
Recovery support for March 2023 tornadoes tops $84.9 million
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Nearly one year after tornadoes caused damage across Mississippi, more than $84.9 million in state and federal assistance has been provided to survivors. The storms happen...
Mar 18, 2024
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: Is Mississippi 'due' for a win?
(NEXSTAR) - After a winner-less weekend, the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have surged yet again. Combined, they're worth an estimated $1.52 billion. The current Powerball jackpot sits at an es...
Mar 18, 2024
Man critically injured in McComb shooting
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was critically injured during a weekend shooting in McComb. McComb Police Chief Juan Cloy said the shooting happened at the intersection of Broadway Street and Canal ...
Mar 18, 2024
One killed, two injured in three-vehicle crash on I-55
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One person has died and two minors were injured during a crash in Jackson. Capitol police responded to the three-vehicle crash on Sunday, March 17. The crash happened on Inters...
Mar 18, 2024
DeSoto County inmate dies in custody after drug-related traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A DeSoto County inmate died in custody after drugs were found on her during a traffic stop Friday. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Department says they conducted a traffic stop on Tiffany...
Mar 17, 2024
Man arrested for allegedly stealing JPD cruiser
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man after he allegedly stole a patrol car. The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 17 in the 1200 block of Violet Street. Man shot aft...
Mar 17, 2024
Man shot after leaving Jackson barbershop
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot after walking out of a barbershop. The incident happened in the 1400 block of Ellis Avenue on Saturday, March 16. Mississi...
Mar 17, 2024
5 things to know as Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots surge to a combined $1.52 billion
(NEXSTAR) - Without winners in either weekend drawing, the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have grown again, making them now worth a combined total of $1.52 billion. Nobody matched the winning nu...
Mar 17, 2024
Adkins Blvd. to close for sewer line repair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water officials announced there will be a temporary road closer for a sewer line repair. How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week The closure on Adkins B...
Mar 16, 2024
Silver Alert canceled for 43-year-old Jackson man
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Silver Alert issued for Amego Smiley been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Silver Alert has been issued for a ...
Mar 16, 2024