Category Archives: WJTV

Fourth suspect in custody for Adams County "ambush-style" murder
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection to an "ambush-style" murder in Adams County. Emanuel Hall (Courtesy: Adams County Jail) The Natchez Democrat reported Emanuel H...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 20, 2023

NFL player released from hospital after serious injury ends Patriots-Packers game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - New England Patriots rookie cornerback Isaiah Bolden has been released from a Green Bay area hospital following a series of evaluations after being carted off the field in the...
The Associated Press Aug 20, 2023

Hundreds attend annual Mississippi Book Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The grounds of the Mississippi State Capitol turned into a bookstore for the annual Mississippi Book Festival on Saturday, August 19. For many, books are more than just words o...
Marie Mennefield Aug 19, 2023

Pence discusses new book at Mississippi Book Festival
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Former Vice President Mike Pence shared insight into his new novel at the Mississippi Book Festival in Jackson. Pence spent time at the State Capitol on Saturday to discuss his...
Tia McKenzie Aug 19, 2023

Byram man arrested for fatal shooting on Wynndale Road
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A 40-year-old man was arrested in connection to a homicide in Byram. Kristopher Horton (Courtesy: Byram Police Dept.) Byram police said the fatal shooting happened around 9:45 p....
Kaitlin Howell Aug 19, 2023

MFC encourages Mississippians to prevent wildfires
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has reported a significant increase in wildfire occurrences across the state. Wildland firefighters responded to approximately 260 cal...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 19, 2023

Three Jones County firefighters injured battling house fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three firefighters were injured after responding to a house fire in Jones County. The fire happened at a home on Friendship Road around 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 19. W...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 19, 2023

Jackson Police Department honors Captain Robinson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) honored Captain Lee Robinson, who passed away earlier this week. Robinson died of natural causes on Wednesday, August 16. He served in the U...
Leah Williams Aug 19, 2023

Bond set for three suspects in Adams County "ambush-style" murder
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Bond has been set for the three suspects in custody for an "ambush-style" murder in Adams County. The Natchez Democrat reported Justice Court Judge Audrey Minor ordered Ja...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 19, 2023

No More Fear: Woman goes viral after bull poker at Killebrew rodeo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman participating in a bull poker competition at the Keath Killebrew Memorial Rodeo in July has gone viral. Nicole Garrard-Black participated in bull poker to help her frie...
Cameron Smith Aug 18, 2023
