Category Archives: WJTV
Natchez man in custody for June homicide
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez man turned himself in to police on Sunday, August 27 in connection to a fatal shooting at the Holiday Apartments in June. The Natchez Democrat reported Jayden Cayou, ...
Aug 28, 2023
I-10 closure near future Buc-ee’s site set for Wednesday
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - All lanes of Interstate 10 eastbound at Menge Avenue will be closed overnight on Wednesday, August 30. The closure will be from 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday to 5:00 a.m. on T...
Aug 28, 2023
Mississippi governor won't reinstate mask mandates
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In recent weeks, COVID cases have been rising across the country. Nationally, hospitalizations due to COVID-19 have been rising the past few weeks. Data from the Centers f...
Aug 28, 2023
Defense rests in William "Polo" Edwards case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The defense rested its case in the trial of William "Polo" Edwards on Monday, August 28. Edwards is accused of killing Better Men Society Founder Robert Davis inside ...
Aug 28, 2023
What to know about Mississippi’s 2023 Primary Election Runoffs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's 2023 Primary Election Runoffs will be held on Tuesday, August 29, and there are a few reminders for voters before they head to the polls. The August 29 ballot fea...
Aug 28, 2023
Man injured in Jackson drive-by shooting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was injured during a drive-by shooting early Monday morning. The shooting happened around 4:45 a.m. near Rankin Street and Gallatin...
Aug 28, 2023
LIVE 2PM Idalia track: Tropical storm on verge of hurricane strength
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to bring "life-threatening storm surge" to much of Florida's northwest coast as it intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, the Nationa...
Aug 28, 2023
Mississippi State student found dead on campus
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - A student was found dead on the Starkville campus of Mississippi State University (MSU). MSU Police Chief Kenneth Rogers said the department received a call just after 1:00 ...
Aug 27, 2023
Shuwaski Young to withdraw from Secretary of State race
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Shuwaski Young, the Democratic nominee for Mississippi Secretary of State, announced his intent to withdraw from the race. He cited medical reasons for the decision. AG Lynn Fi...
Aug 27, 2023
Four Mississippi alligator hunters break state record with catch
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi state record for the longest alligator harvested has been broken! According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP), four hunter...
Aug 27, 2023