Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson cleanup effort continues ahead of Evers anniversary
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson has partnered with organizations to beautify parts of the metro area as part of the Stop Trashing Jackson Campaign. From June 3 to June 7, the city will hon...
May 26, 2023
Tips for Mississippi drivers ahead of summer travel season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the summer travel season approaches, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) wants to remind drivers to prepare your vehicle for a safe and enjoyable j...
May 26, 2023
Jackson firefighters battle house fire on Hunt Street
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters are working to stop a fire at an abandoned home. The fire started at a home on Hunt Street on Friday, May 26. Firefighters at the scene told WJTV 12 News t...
May 26, 2023
Mississippi Lottery player wins $404,000 jackpot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A lucky Mississippi Lottery player hit the Mississippi Match 5 jackpot Thursday night, which was worth $404,767.99! The winning ticket was purchased from Jazz Exxon in Jackson....
May 26, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: May 26-28
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (May 26 through 28) around Mississippi...
May 26, 2023
Family of Louisiana Arby's manager found dead in freezer sues company
NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) - The family of a woman who died in the New Iberia, Louisiana Arby's on May 11 is suing the fast-food company, the family's lawyer has confirmed. Nguyet Le, 63, of Houston, was ...
May 25, 2023
Activist Flonzie Brown Wright recalls impact of Evers family
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Flonzie Brown Wright, an author and civil rights activist, never knew Medgar Evers. "But when he was assassinated, June 12, 1963, my whole life changed," said Wright. "What I c...
May 25, 2023
Oral arguments set for Jackson residents' challenge to House Bill 1020
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court ordered an "expedited consideration" for an appeal of a lower court's ruling on House Bill 1020. Under House Bill 1020, Capitol police would be gi...
May 25, 2023
MHP arrests driver after chase on Interstate 55
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Troopers with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) arrested a juvenile driver after a chase. The chase happened on Thursday, May 25 just after 9:00 a.m. According to investigat...
May 25, 2023
Mississippi Hospital Association's president discusses exodus of members
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Three more major healthcare systems notified the Mississippi Hospital Association (MHA) that they will be ending their memberships. Oschner Health, the North Mississippi Medica...
May 25, 2023