Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi congressional delegation supports Reeves' disaster request
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) - The Mississippi congressional delegation wrote to President Donald Trump to share their support for Gov. Tate Reeves' request for a federal disaster declaration after a deadl...
Tommy West Feb 04, 2026

C Spire donates to UMMC's Cancer Center and Research Institute
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - C Spire donated $5 million to the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) Cancer Center and Research Institute. UMMC leaders said the center would not be possible wit...
Mercy Rain Feb 04, 2026

Winter storm death toll in Mississippi rises to 28
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Three additional deaths have been reported in Mississippi due to the recent winter storm, bringing the statewide total to 28. Scott Simmons, director of External Affairs for the ...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Mississippi inmate pleads guilty to identity theft, fraud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An inmate in the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) pled guilty to one count of identity theft, one count of fraud and one count of wire fraud. State Auditor Shad Whi...
Sethanie Smith Feb 04, 2026

FBI offers $20k reward for any leads on Ole Miss football player's murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information in the death of University of Mississippi football player Corey Adams. On July 19, Sat...
Sarai Bennett Feb 04, 2026

Ridgeland approves water and sewer rate adjustments
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The Ridgeland Mayor and Board of Aldermen approved water and sewer rate adjustments during their meeting on February 3, 2026, following the presentation of a comprehensive Wa...
Tommy West Feb 04, 2026

Sen. Wicker opposes proposed ICE facility in North Mississippi
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJTV) - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss) expressed opposition to a proposed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plan to purchase a warehouse in Mississippi and convert it into an...
Tommy West Feb 04, 2026

Mississippi residents warned of winter storm-related scams
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In the wake of the winter storm that impacted Mississippi, officials are warning residents about common scams in order to protect themselves against fraud. "Mississippians are ...
Sethanie Smith Feb 04, 2026

Man arrested for Jackson club shooting that injured two security guards
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested in connection to a shooting at a club that injured two security guards. Police said Jimmy Davis, 29, was arrested on February 3, 202...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Former NFL player from Mississippi convicted in $200M Medicare fraud scheme
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal jury in the Middle District of Florida convicted a former NFL player from Mississippi for his role in a Medicare fraud scheme. According to prosecutors, the yearslong...
Sethanie Smith Feb 04, 2026
