Category Archives: WJTV

Two killed in Jefferson County crash
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed during a crash in Jefferson County. The crash occurred on Highway 552 West just before 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2026. According to the Mississi...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 01, 2026

Unhealthy air quality alert issued for Rankin County
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County Emergency Operations said the air quality in the county on March 1, 2026, has fallen into the unhealthy category. According to officials, the county is curr...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 01, 2026

Three US service members killed, five seriously wounded in Iran operation: Military
They are the first reported American casualties since the U.S. and Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran.
The Associated Press Mar 01, 2026

US, Israel pound targets in Iran as Trump signals openness to talk to new leadership
Trump said in an interview Sunday that he planned to speak with Iran's new leadership.
The Associated Press Mar 01, 2026

Trump says Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, Israel confirms
Trump called Khamenei "one of the most evil people in history."
The Associated Press Feb 28, 2026

Mississippi leaders react as US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Following U.S. military action in Iran, many of Mississippi's leaders have already reacted publicly. President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the U.S. launched major comb...
Garret Grove Feb 28, 2026

Four injured, including infant, in Jones County crash
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies said three adults and one infant were injured during a crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of Trace Road and Vester Johnson Road overnight....
Kaitlin Howell Feb 28, 2026

Store owner calls for State of Emergency over Mississippi ABC delays
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The owner of a local business called on Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) to declare a State of Emergency over ongoing delivery delays at the Mississippi Alcohol Beverage Contro...
Jaylin Thornton Feb 28, 2026

US begins 'major combat operations' in Iran; Trump urges regime change
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran after weeks of threats from President Trump, who called for regime change in Tehran and warned of American casualties in a video poste...
Filip Timotija Feb 28, 2026

USACE's new initiative focuses on building infrastructure
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Civil Works Program aims to cut red tape to complete more projects in a timely manner. The USACE announced an initiative on Monday t...
Cameron Smith Feb 27, 2026
