Category Archives: WJTV

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - More witnesses were called to the stand on Wednesday in the trial of a former Jackson police officer, who was charged with killing a man in 2024. Trooper Jason Henson, with Lou...

PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) - Petal police are searching for a female suspect in connection to multiple armed robbery incidents across the Pine Belt area. On February 5, 2026, police said the suspect robbed t...

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A man arrested for allegedly holding an elderly woman hostage has been denied bail. According to a news release, Jackson County Court Judge Mark Watts denied bail for 47...

Authorities had detained a man after the FBI released surveillance footage and images showing a masked, armed person approaching her home.

UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Supervisor Tony Smith, District 2, announced the reopening of the Mayes Street bridge has been postponed. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The bridge on Mayes Stree...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House passed a bill that would take money people win on certain betting games, if they owe money that hasn't been paid for child support. This would include slo...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council adopted an ordinance to stop homeless individuals from being dropped off in the capital city. According to Jackson leaders, outside municipalities, org...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi House passed a bill that would allow stores in any city or county to sell hard liquor during certain hours on Sundays. Before hard liquor or wine could be sold,...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that still lacks access to highspeed intern...

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Louisiana man was killed during a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County. The crash occurred on Highway 84 West just before 7:30 p.m. on February 9, 2026. According to ...