Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson man charged in fatal Fayette shooting identified
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities identified the Jackson man charged in connection to a deadly drive-by shooting in Fayette. The Natchez Democrat reported the man was identified as 20-year-old Gary ...
Jan 31, 2024
JPD recovers car involved in fatal drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said they recovered one of the vehicles involved in a fatal drive-by shooting. Officer Sam Brown said the black Chrysler 300 was recovered on Tuesday, January 30...
Jan 31, 2024
Mississippi man charged with hate crime for allegedly destroying Satanic Temple display at Iowa Capitol
DES MOINES, Iowa -- A Mississippi man is now being charged with a hate crime for allegedly destroying a Satanic Temple holiday display at the Iowa State Capitol in December. Michael Cassidy was initia...
Jan 31, 2024
Mississippi lawmakers advance bill to legalize online sports betting
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A bill advancing in Mississippi's Legislature would legalize online sports betting in the state, where analysts say consumer demand continues to fuel a thriving black market. A M...
Jan 31, 2024
I-55 Frontage Road blocked after 18-wheeler overturns in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 55 in Hinds County early Wednesday morning. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened just before ...
Jan 31, 2024
Sister of George Robinson reacts after court reverses conviction of Anthony Fox
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The sister of George Robinson spoke out after the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of a former Jackson police officer in connection to the death of her brot...
Jan 30, 2024
Friend remembers life of Jackson DJ killed in crossfire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A local DJ lost his life in the crossfire of a drive-by shooting in Jackson. Anthony Davis, known "DJ Choo" to many, has been described as a go-getter with a bright future. Lau...
Jan 30, 2024
Speaker White discusses Mississippi ballot initiative proposal
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The first month of the 2024 Legislative Session is nearing a close, and it has been an action-packed start to the year. There have been two special sessions and movement on a b...
Jan 30, 2024
Flowood man sentenced on domestic violence charge
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - A Flowood man has been convicted of domestic violence-aggravated assault. On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Jason Todd Mardis was sentenced to 20 years in prison with three years s...
Jan 30, 2024
Court reverses conviction in Anthony Fox case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of a former Jackson police officer in connection to the death of George Robinson. Anthony Fox was initially convicted i...
Jan 30, 2024