Category Archives: WJTV
Man found stabbed to death outside Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death outside an apartment complex. The incident happened at The Advantages Apartments on McWillie Circle...
Jan 24, 2024
Ford recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs over possible traffic hazard
DETROIT (AP) - Ford is recalling nearly 1.9 million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. because a trim piece can fly off and create a hazard for other drivers. The recall covers Explorers from the 2011 through ...
Jan 24, 2024
Man wanted for November 2023 homicide on Hair Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for a man in connection to a November 2023 homicide on Hair Street. Sergeant Danny Hicks said Antonio Young is wanted for murder. Jackson woman's b...
Jan 23, 2024
Mississippi governor calls special session for $10 billion economic project
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) called for a special session to finalize a $10 billion economic development project in Madison County. Reeves said the project will create 1,000 ...
Jan 23, 2024
Mississippi restrictions on medical marijuana advertising upheld by federal judge
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the owner of a medical marijuana dispensary who sued Mississippi over state regulations that he says censor business ow...
Jan 23, 2024
All JPS schools will resume in-person learning on Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced all schools will resume in-person learning on Wednesday, January 24. Due to continued challenges with their wate...
Jan 23, 2024
Man shot multiple times outside Cash Saver in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a man was shot multiple times after an argument outside of a business. The shooting happened in the parking lot of Cash Saver, located on Raymond Road, Tues...
Jan 23, 2024
19-year-old found deceased inside vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A death investigation is underway after a 19-year-old was found deceased in Jackson. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the incident happened on Greenwood Avenue Tuesday aft...
Jan 23, 2024
Jackson woman's body discovered inside home by son
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman's body was discovered inside a home by her son. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the incident happened in the 100 block of S...
Jan 23, 2024
Jackson police officer injured after suspect crashes into patrol car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson police officer was injured after a suspect's vehicle crashed into a patrol car. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), ...
Jan 23, 2024