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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A suspect is in custody after a 20-year-old was killed during shooting in Rankin County. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said the sheriff's office received a call just before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 about a gunshot victim at a home. The home is located in the 300 block [...]

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - U.S. Attorney Todd Gee announced the establishment of a carjacking task force in the Jackson-metro area to focus efforts and resources on this important public safety threat. “The threat of being carjacked creates fear in people’s daily lives, whether in their driveway or when loading groceries at the store," said Gee. "The [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle. Detective Tommie Brown said the incident happened in the 300 block of Queen Alexandria Lane on Monday, April 22. Brown said an unidentified woman was hit by a vehicle at the location. She was taken to a local hospital [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers face one of the final deadlines of the 2024 Legislative Session this weekend before the end of the session. The three biggest issues headed to conference negotiations include Medicaid expansion, education funding and the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) of Mississippi. Medicaid expansion has been the ruling issue this [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The widow of the Belhaven man, whose body was found in the Pearl River in Lawrence County, responded to her brother-in-law's temporary restraining order against her. Karissa Bowley is the wife of Dau Mabil, who went missing on March 25 while he was walking in the Belhaven Heights area. His remains [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson announced a partnership with SP Plus Corporation to install new parking meter kiosks throughout the downtown area. According to officials, the installation of the kiosks will increase parking space availability and allow for a more convenient and accessible process to users. “We are excited to [...]

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed and five others were injured during a two-vehicle crash in Jones County. The crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the intersection of Highway 84 and Masonite Lake Road. When firefighters arrived at the location, they found a pickup truck and a [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after two people were killed during a shooting. The shooting happened in the 2600 block of Belvedere Drive on Saturday, April 20. Detective Tommie Brown said the two victims were pronounced deceased at the scene. They have not been identified. Anyone with information about the fatal shooting [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State students got the chance to compete for prizes and more during a basketball skills competition in the Thee I Love Bash on Saturday, April 20. Cateatra Mallard, director of the JSU Center for Student Engagement and Leadership, said the event is a great way to highlight students and their [...]