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Woman charged with aggravated assault in Byram shooting
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A local woman was arrested Friday following a domestic dispute that led to a shooting, according to the Byram Police Department. Farrie Michell Herron-Hollie, 47, was taken into custody after investigators identified her as the al...
5h ago
Motorcyclist hospitalized after two-vehicle crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Northside Drive and Manila Drive, authorities said. Capitol Police responded to the call at approximately 3:28 p.m. Ac...
22h ago
Win a Trip to California to See Bruno Mars and RAYE in Concert
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Aug 22, 2026
Quality Control Cofounder Pierre 'P' Thomas Hospitalized
A rep for P has confirmed to XXL he remains hospitalized. Continue reading…
Aug 21, 2026
Cops Throw Foolio Killer Sean Gathright on the Floor in Footage
Sean was sentenced to life for his role in Foolio's murder in June. Continue reading...
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Woman charged with aggravated assault in Byram shooting
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - A local woman was arrested Friday following a domestic dispute that led to a shooting, according to the Byram Police Department. Farrie Michell Herron-Hollie, 47, was taken into custody after investigators identified her as the al...
5h ago
Motorcyclist hospitalized after two-vehicle crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A motorcyclist was hospitalized Saturday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision near the intersection of Northside Drive and Manila Drive, authorities said. Capitol Police responded to the call at approximately 3:28 p.m. Ac...
22h ago
Jackson residents react to arrest of 911 dispatcher
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After an investigation into possible misconduct, a 911 dispatcher for the Jackson Police Department (JPD) is facing charges, and a detective is under investigation. Jackson residents told WJTV 12 News that they were alarmed when...
Aug 22, 2026
Mississippi residents face rising costs for fuel, groceries
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippians are playing more for essential items. Several said they're ready for the Iran War to end and are hopeful that could lower prices. According to AAA, the average prices of gasoline per gallon in Mississippi is more ...
Aug 22, 2026
Fallen tree blocks both lanes on I-55 N. in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to a fallen tree on Interstate 55 in Copiah County. The tree obstructed the roadway on I-55 North near the 50-mile marker on August 21, 2026. Both lanes of I-55 North have bee...
Aug 21, 2026
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