Category Archives: WJTV

Woman killed, man injured in Natchez apartment shooting
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman was killed and a man was injured during a shooting at a Natchez apartment complex. The shooting occurred at Maryland Heights Apartments on February 8, 2026. Natchez May...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 09, 2026

6 arrested in Gulfport human trafficking, kidnapping case
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - Gulfport police announced six suspects were arrested in an ongoing human trafficking and kidnapping investigation. Between January 22, 2026, and February 4, 2026, the Gulfport...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 09, 2026

Former Natchez clerk pleads guilty to embezzlement
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The former Accounts Receivables Clerk for the City of Natchez pled guilty to one count of embezzlement. State Auditor Shad White said Rebekah Turner took cash from deposits mad...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 09, 2026

West County Line Rd. in Ridgeland to close for bridge work
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland leaders announced part of West County Line Road will be temporarily closed. The closure will take place between Watkins Drive and Livingston Road beginning February...
Tommy West Feb 09, 2026

4 airlifted after critical crash in Lafayette County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Four people were left injured after a car crash in Lafayette County, Mississippi, Saturday night, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff's Office. Deputies say they responded to a...
Deja Davis Feb 09, 2026

Man found shot to death in middle of Jackson street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found deceased in the middle of a street. The incident occurred in the 3000 block of Brown Street. Police said they were dispat...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 09, 2026

Super Bowl 60: Seahawks take second Super Bowl title, beating Patriots 29-13
The Seattle Seahawks bested the New England Patriots on Sunday at Super Bowl LX in a lopsided game with a historic defensive performance.
The Associated Press Feb 08, 2026

Suspect killed in Jackson apartment break-in: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a 15-year-old suspect was killed after he broke into an apartment. The shooting occurred in the 5800 block of Ridgewood Road around 2:30 a.m. on February 8,...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 08, 2026

3 Doors Down's Brad Arnold dies after cancer fight
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brad Arnold, the frontman for the rock band 3 Doors Down, has died after a battle with kidney cancer. Arnold passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 47. "With his belove...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 07, 2026

Two burglary suspects arrested after guns found in Hinds CC dorms
RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) - Raymond police announced two auto burglary suspects were arrested after guns were found in dorm rooms on the campus of Hinds Community College. Police said the executed two sea...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 07, 2026
