Category Archives: WJTV

JPS mourns loss of Provine educator, coach
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) is mourning the loss of educator and coach Terance Jones. According to JPS, Jones was an educator and coach at Provine High School. Jon...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Jackson police arrest man for carjacking woman at Wendy's drive-thru
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested for carjacking a woman at a Wendy's drive-thru. The incident occurred at the Wendy's in the 200 block of Northside Drive. Jackson po...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Domestic violence suspect arrested after chase in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police said domestic violence suspect was arrested after a chase in Jackson. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (MDPS), said of...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Threat to Madison Station Elementary under investigation
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison County Schools said a threat was called in to Madison Station Elementary School on February 4, 2026. District leaders said law enforcement responded to the campus and b...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 04, 2026

Here's the latest on the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother
Law enforcement officials are still desperately searching for leads in the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC News's "Today" show co-anchor Savannah G...
Sarah Fortinsky Feb 04, 2026

Mississippi inmate back in custody after escaping days before release
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- An inmate was captured Tuesday after escaping from Prentiss County jail days before he was supposed to be released, according to the Prentiss County Sheriff's Dept. Deputies said tha...
Vivian Nguyen Feb 03, 2026

Senate passes bill allocating millions to MEMA disaster fund
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A bill that approved an additional $20 million to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) was passed by the Mississippi Senate. The funds would go to MEMA's Disaster...
Ashton Southern Feb 03, 2026

Sheriff says they're 'aware' of reported 'ransom note' related to Nancy Guthrie
Nancy, 84, was last seen on Saturday night at her Tucson, Arizona, home, where she lived alone.
Addy Bink Feb 03, 2026

Mississippi governor requests Major Disaster Declaration after winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced that he requested a Major Disaster Declaration for multiple counties impacted by the recent winter storm. The storm affected Mississipp...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 03, 2026

Hinds County Election Commission not helping with primaries
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hinds County Election Commission will not assist with the upcoming primary election. Instead, the Republican and Democratic parties will be responsible for running the...
Marie Mennefield Feb 03, 2026
