Category Archives: WJTV
CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness in Mississippi
(NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make. New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week. The...
Jan 05, 2024
Man accused of killing elderly woman in Scott County captured
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Scott County deputies said the man accused of killing an elderly woman has been captured. Scott County deputies made the announcement on social media that Sammy "Scotty" P...
Jan 05, 2024
Teen killed, five injured after fire at Jefferson County deer camp
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 15-year-old was killed and five others were injured during a fire at a deer camp, according to Jefferson County authorities. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey sa...
Jan 05, 2024
Family plans funeral for 10-year-old shot, killed on Christmas Eve
COAHOMA COUNTY, Miss. -- A grieving Mississippi family prepares to bury their 10-year-old son who was killed in a hail of bullets on Christmas Eve. Al'darius Nesbitt died when the car he and his broth...
Jan 05, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: January 5-7
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (January 5-7) around Mississippi. Cent...
Jan 05, 2024
Massive fire damages building on Highway 18 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a massive building fire on Thursday, January 4. Man dies after car crashes, catches on fire in Jackson The fire happened at the Metro Executiv...
Jan 05, 2024
Man dies after car crashes, catches on fire in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man died after his car caught on fire in Jackson early Friday morning. George County sheriff's deputy, suspect killed Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon said the man's vehicl...
Jan 05, 2024
UPDATE: George County sheriff's deputy, suspect killed
UPDATE (8:26 p.m.): The George County Sheriff's Office has identified the deputy shot and killed as Jeremy Malone. The suspect, who was shot and killed, will be identified at a later time, according t...
Jan 04, 2024
U.S. Fifth Circuit allows Capitol Complex Improvement District Court to move forward
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued rulings regarding House Bill 1020. A list of plaintiffs, including the NAACP, filed emergency motions for an injunction pending a...
Jan 04, 2024
Jackson police chief discusses new curfew ordinance
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The curfew ordinance for the City of Jackson will take effect in less than 30 days. The Jackson Police Department (JPD) will play a vital role in determining what will happen i...
Jan 04, 2024