Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Fatal crash at Jackson intersection sparks calls for change
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Earlier this week, WJTV 12 News shared the story of Ashlee Sumrall, 17, who lost her life in a crash on Highway 49 and Cynthia Road in Jackson. Some residents said the intersec...
Mercy Rain Jun 02, 2026

Scott County school bus carrying basketball team involved in crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Scott County school bus was involved in a crash on June 2, 2026. According to the Scott County School District, the school bus was carrying the Morton High School Girls'...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 02, 2026

Three wanted for breaking into Jackson impound lot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for three suspects, who are accused of breaking into the city's impound lot. The incident occurred on May 31, 2026. According to police, the three ...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 02, 2026

Driver killed, another injured in Jones County crash
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said one driver died and another was injured due to a crash in Jones County. The crash occurred on Highway 15 around 12:30 p.m...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 02, 2026

Bond set for teen charged with killing Jones County classmate
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Bond has been set for a 16-year-old who was arrested and charged with killing his classmate in Jones County. On Tuesday, Anthony Jackson, 16, appeared in Jones County Youth ...
Danielle Willis Jun 02, 2026

Don Toliver Brings Octane Tour to New York City With SZA & More
Don Toliver brings the Octane Tour to Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading…
Trent Fitzgerald Jun 02, 2026

Baptist Memorial to acquire Merit Health in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to assign the lease for Merit Health Rankin hospital in Brandon and its operations to Baptist Memorial Healt...
Sethanie Smith Jun 02, 2026

Jackson mayor reacts to ruling on water authority
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge temporarily blocked portions of the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, a move Jackson city leaders are calling a major victory for the city's water customers. U...
Cameron Smith Jun 02, 2026

Former Mississippi school superintendents sentenced for stealing education funds
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former Mississippi superintendents and a Missouri schoolteacher were sentenced in federal court for stealing nearly $400,000 in U.S. Department of Education funds. U.S. At...
Miracle Jennings Jun 02, 2026

Former priest-in-training pleads guilty to child sex crime
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A former priest-in-training pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material on Monday, the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office says. Johnathan Tu Nguye...
Vivian Nguyen Jun 02, 2026
