BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) – Byram police announced a 19-year-old was arrested for an armed robbery during a fraudulent Facebook Marketplace transaction. On October 9, 2026, Byram police arrested Ja…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police said a man barricaded himself inside a home, leading to an hours-long standoff. The incident began around 6:45 p.m. on September 28, 2026, in the area o…
LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – For the second time in three weeks, Alcorn State University needed overtime to secure a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) victory, and once again, they delivered.…
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi police are investigating the deaths of two students. According to Dr. Shawnboda Mead, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Lafayette C…
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Brookhaven woman was killed during a crash on Interstate 55 in Lincoln County. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. on September 17, 2026. According to the Mis…
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Pearl police identified the suspect and the victim involved in an apparent murder and attempted suicide. According to Pearl Police Chief Nick McClendon, the victim was identif…
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hitachi Energy will expand its operations at its transformer manufacturing factory in Copiah County. Officials said the project represents a corporate investment…
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery announced players, who are holding eligible tickets from 12 ending scratch-off games, will have one more chance to dream big and win life-chang…
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Funeral arrangements have been announced for Claiborne County Deputy Terrian Bailey, who was killed in the line of duty on September 7, 2026. A public vis…
