Category Archives: WJTV
How six Mississippi officers tried to cover up their torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Men who had sworn an oath to protect and serve were huddled on the back porch of a Mississippi home as Michael Corey Jenkins lay on the floor, blood gushing from his mutilated to...
Aug 04, 2023
Mississippi medical marijuana dispensary owner arrested
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The owner of a medical marijuana business in North Mississippi was arrested on several drug charges. On Monday, July 24, agents with Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) obtained ...
Aug 04, 2023
Jackson Public Schools officer alleges unlawful arrest and shakedown by Lexington’s ex-top cop
Lexington's former police chief, the department's members and the city are facing a second lawsuit, this time for the alleged unlawful arrest and jailing of a Jackson Public Schools officer in 2021.&n...
Aug 04, 2023
Mississippi Match 5 player wins nearly $200,000
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Match 5 player is a big winner! The player matched all five numbers in the Thursday, August 3 drawing and won $191,991.79. I won the lottery in Mississippi! What ...
Aug 04, 2023
Hinds County deputies find man's body inside vehicle
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County deputies are investigating after a man's body was found inside a vehicle with one gunshot wound. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said deputies responded to t...
Aug 04, 2023
Holly Springs mayor accused of assaulting HR director
UPDATE, Friday: The Holly Springs Mayor uploaded video footage of the alleged incident on Facebook, along with the following statement:"Greetings Holly Springs! I appreciate your prayers and concerns ...
Aug 04, 2023
How rogue Mississippi officers tried to cover up their torture of 2 Black men
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Men who had sworn an oath to protect and serve were huddled on the back porch of a Mississippi home as Michael Corey Jenkins lay on the floor, blood gushing from his mutilated to...
Aug 04, 2023
Lowest-paying jobs in Jackson
The U.S. may be one of the wealthiest countries in the world, but financial inequality prevails within its borders. That divide is growing, especially between the poorest and richest U.S. residents.Th...
Aug 04, 2023
Person shot, killed on Nashville Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a person was shot and killed on Thursday, August 3. Officer Sam Brown said officers responded to the 3300 block of Nashville Street aroun...
Aug 04, 2023
Your Hometown: Ridgeland, Mississippi
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Ridgeland is a unique part of the metro area. Those who live in the city enjoy the benefits of the award-winning schools, premier shopping, fine dining, and outdo...
Aug 04, 2023