Category Archives: WJTV
Hazlehurst police seek information on fatal hit-and-run
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - Hazlehurst police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run. The incident happened around 11:00 p.m. on March 8, 2026, on Caldwell Drive. Hazlehurst Police Chief Tarrell Davis s...
Mar 09, 2026
Hinds County supervisor warns of robocalls ahead of primary election
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Board of Supervisors President Robert Graham warned residents about robocalls ahead of Tuesday's primary election. According to Graham, he was notified that a...
Mar 09, 2026
Teen arrested for fatal Gulfport robbery gone wrong: police
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gulfport police announced an 18-year-old was arrested to a recent homicide. On February 13, 2026, officers responded to a welfare check in the 3900 block of 21st Street around...
Mar 09, 2026
Oxford police arrest man for attempted rape, kidnapping
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford police announced a 19-year-old was arrested for attempted rape and kidnapping. Police said they received a report on March 5, 2026, regarding the attempted sexual assault...
Mar 09, 2026
Three teens charged as adults in Vicksburg shooting
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police announced three teenagers were charged as adults in connection to a recent shooting. The shooting occurred at the intersection of Randolph Street and Locust ...
Mar 09, 2026
Funeral service announced for Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Funeral arrangements have been announced for Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony. Anthony's Celebration of Life service will be held at Rose E. McCoy Auditorium on the Jackson State campu...
Mar 09, 2026
Woman hospitalized after dog mauling in Mississippi
Warning: Some photos and details may be disturbing. MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A mother of three is in a Memphis hospital Sunday after her family says she was mauled by a pack of dogs in Holly Springs, Mississi...
Mar 09, 2026
1 dead after shots fired on I-55 in Southaven
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One person was found dead after officers say they responded to a shooting on Interstate 55 in Southaven, Mississippi, early Monday morning. Officers say it started when they were cal...
Mar 09, 2026
Mississippi father-son duo honored for winter storm rescues
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A father and son from Senatobia, Miss. are getting national recognition for helping drivers during the recent winter storm that left thousands of drivers in the Magnolia State strande...
Mar 09, 2026
Man found shot to death on Jackson sidewalk
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was found shot to death on a sidewalk. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 600 block of Northpointe Pa...
Mar 09, 2026