Category Archives: WJTV
Marion County crews contain 400-acre wildfire
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Multiple Marion County firefighters and the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) responded to a 400-acre wildfire. The fire happened around 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August...
Aug 25, 2023
Driver arrested after chase from Pearl to Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver was arrested after a police chase from Pearl to Jackson. The chase happened around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24. Man found with multiple gunshot wounds on Raymond ...
Aug 25, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 25-27
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (August 25-27) around Mississippi. Cen...
Aug 25, 2023
Man found with multiple gunshot wounds on Raymond Road
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating the death of a 26-year-old man, who was found with multiple gunshot wounds. The shooting happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 1600 block of Raymond...
Aug 25, 2023
Trump mug shot makes history after surrender at Fulton County Jail
Former President Trump became the first U.S. president in history, past or present, known to have his mug shot taken - a stipulation of his surrender at the Fulton County, Ga., Jail on Thursday evenin...
Aug 24, 2023
Madison mayor sues three Madison County supervisors over rezoning deal
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The mayor of Madison has filed suit against three Madison County supervisors, alleging a rezoning deal broke state law. According to the lawsuit filed by Mayor Mary Hawk...
Aug 24, 2023
Rolling Fork continues to rebuild 5 months after tornado
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Five months later, Rolling Fork is still in the process of building back their community after a deadly tornado hit the town. "I see mobile homes rebuilding. I see busines...
Aug 24, 2023
Former death row inmate in Mississippi to be resentenced to life with possibility of parole
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A former death row inmate in Mississippi will be resentenced again because of a determination that he has intellectual disabilities - and the new sentence will make him eligible ...
Aug 24, 2023
Man, dog killed after being hit by train in Forrest County
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Forrest County deputies said a man and a dog were killed after being hit by a train. The incident happened near Moffett Road in the Maxie Community in south Forrest Coun...
Aug 24, 2023
Defense questions Shadow Robinson in William "Polo" Edwards trial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, the attorney for William "Polo" Edwards cross-examined an eye-witness in the murder trial against his client. Edwards is accused of killing Better Men Society...
Aug 24, 2023