Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Jackson State professor, former WJTV 12 News anchor dies
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, a Jackson State University (JSU) professor and former interim president, died on March 5, 2026. "As we mourn the passing of Dr. Elayne Hayes-Anthony, ...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 05, 2026

Trump says he wants to be involved in picking Iran's next leader as war spreads across the region
The war has escalated each day, affecting an additional 14 countries across the Middle East and beyond.
The Associated Press Mar 05, 2026

Two sentenced for stealing nearly $20K from elderly victim in Mississippi
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man and a woman were sentenced for stealing nearly $20,000 in funds from an elderly victim in Mississippi. Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Byron Gage Tatum, 26, a...
Tommy West Mar 04, 2026

Mississippi teacher pay raise bills fail in committees
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers in the House and Senate had bills to give teachers a pay raise, but those bills died in committee. The House's version would have given teachers a $5,000 ...
Cameron Smith Mar 04, 2026

Data center expected to come to Clinton Industrial Park
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A major economic development project is moving forward in the City of Clinton. Some of the work has begun, but city leaders said the final negotiations with the project develop...
Mercy Rain Mar 04, 2026

Appeals court upholds former interim Hinds County sheriff's bribery conviction
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the bribery conviction of a former interim Hinds County sheriff. According to the court, there was sufficient record evid...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 04, 2026

Driver hospitalized after fiery crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police responded to a fiery crash in Jackson. The crash occurred on Bailey Avenue just after 12:00 p.m. on March 4, 2026. Bailey Martin, spokesperson for the Mississipp...
Tommy West Mar 04, 2026

Quavo Owes IRS $2.9 million in Unpaid Taxes - Report
Uncle Sam wants his bread. Continue reading…
Trent Fitzgerald Mar 04, 2026

Harry Styles Has A Few Reasons Why He’s Not Doing A Traditional Tour For His New Album
Harry Styles has a bunch of tour dates coming up this year in support of his album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally. that’s out this week. But, he’s not going to a bunch of places. I...
Derrick Rossignol Mar 04, 2026

Ex-JROTC instructor arrested for grooming child in Mississippi
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A former JROTC instructor at a Mississippi high school was arrested for the grooming of a child, according to investigators. Jackson County deputies said Lawrence Richar...
Sethanie Smith Mar 04, 2026
