Category Archives: WJTV

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

One killed, three injured in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One man was killed and three people, including a baby, were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. The crash occurred on U.S. 11 around 6:15 p.m. on February ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 07, 2026

Pafford EMS crew critically injured during Mississippi crash
WESSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Pafford EMS crew was injured during a fatal crash in Mississippi. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 near Wesson around 11:15 p.m. on February 6, 2026. Officials said the amb...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 07, 2026

Entergy Mississippi restores power to all customers after winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with Entergy Mississippi announced crews have successfully completed restoring power to all customers in their service area after the January winter storm. According ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 07, 2026

Brush fire injures landowner, burns 10 acres in Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County firefighters responded to an "out of control" brush fire on Friday. The fire happened in the area of Warren Hill Road south of New Mt. Zion MB Church. After...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2026

Bill could bring change to Mississippi retirement system
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There could be changes coming to a state law that was passed during the 2025 Legislative Session, and those changes could directly impact state employees. The Mississippi House...
Cameron Smith Feb 06, 2026

Trump approves disaster declaration for Mississippi after winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced President Donald Trump approved his Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi in the wake of the winter storm. "He told me he approved...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2026

FBI reviewing new message tied to Nancy Guthrie's apparent abduction
Tucson TV station KOLD said on Friday it received a new message, via email, tied to the Guthrie case. The station said it couldn't disclose its contents.
The Associated Press Feb 06, 2026

Noem agrees to look elsewhere for ICE detention center: Wicker
BYHALIA, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to look elsewhere for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 06, 2026

Jackson mayor appoints RaShall Brackney as new police chief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced he will appoint Dr. RaShall M. Brackney as the next Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department (JPD). This comes after a national sear...
Jaylin Thornton Feb 06, 2026
