Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson State students protest over housing concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Students at Jackson State University (JSU) are raising concerns over a growing housing crisis by gathering for a peaceful on-campus protest on Monday. Dozens of students came t...
Apr 21, 2026
Three accused of using inmate IDs for unemployment fraud in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Auditor Shad White announced three people were arrested for alleged unemployment compensation fraud. According to White, Chadwick Stubbs, Blair Stubbs and Shinka Stubbs s...
Apr 21, 2026
Claiborne County supervisors delay funds for patrol vehicles
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Claiborne County Board of Supervisors failed to reach a resolution for funding for the Claiborne County Sheriff's Department. The Claiborne County Sheriff's Department ...
Apr 21, 2026
Suspect caught after teen fatally shot hours after prom night
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with the shooting death of a teen at a Whitehaven gas station after attending high-school prom, police confirmed Tuesday morning. The suspect...
Apr 21, 2026
Jackson firefighter injured while responding to apartment fire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson firefighter was injured while responding to a vacant apartment fire. The fire occurred in the 500 block of Alta Woods Boulevard just before 4:00 a.m. on April 21, 202...
Apr 21, 2026
One critically injured in Jackson shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after one person was critically injured during a shooting. The shooting occurred in the 6300 block of Abraham Lincoln Drive on April 20, 2026. ...
Apr 20, 2026
Minor killed in accidental shooting in Hattiesburg: police
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police announced they're investigating an accidental shooting that resulted in the death of a minor. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Martin Luther Kin...
Apr 20, 2026
MDOT executive director lauds legislature for infrastructure support
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Brad White, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), recapped decisions lawmakers made during the 2026 Legislative Session and how those decis...
Apr 20, 2026
Community mourns loss of Morton High School student
MORTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Morton community is grieving after a weekend crash claimed the life of a high school student. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, a vehicle carrying five teenagers ...
Apr 20, 2026
Man found dead with gunshot wound in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are investigating after a man was found deceased with a gunshot wound. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley said the sheriff's office received a cal...
Apr 20, 2026