Category Archives: WJTV
MBI investigating death of woman, 3-year-old in Bolton
BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating an apparent double homicide in Bolton on Saturday, January 7. The Hinds County Sheriff's Office, the Bolton Police Department and the Mississippi Bureau...
Jan 07, 2023
Boil water notice lifted for all surface connections in Jackson
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public Schools (JPS) will resume in-person learning on Monday, January 9. JPS leaders said there have been significant improvements in water pressure across&nbs...
Jan 07, 2023
Man charged with capital murder after shooting in Yazoo County
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man is facing a capital murder charge after a 22-year-old man was shot and killed in Yazoo County on Monday, January 2. The Yazoo Herald reported Austin Holeman was pron...
Jan 07, 2023
Silver Alert canceled for 48-year-old Jackson man
UPDATE: JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has canceled the Silver Alert for John Areghan. MBI officials said he has been located and is safe. JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The ...
Jan 07, 2023
Mega Millions jackpot now $1.1 billion
(NEXSTAR) - The Mega Millions jackpot has officially entered billion-dollar territory after yet another drawing with no grand-prize winners. No ticketholders managed to match all six winning numbers -...
Jan 07, 2023
Kevin McCarthy secures Speakership after historic floor battle
He got the gavel. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) became the 55th Speaker of the House in the midnight hour on Saturday, ending a historic four-day, 15-ballot stalemate caused by a group of 20 hard-line con...
Jan 06, 2023
Mega Millions: Here are the winning numbers for $940M jackpot
(NEXSTAR) - Is it your lucky day? Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is a massive $940 million, the fourth largest prize in the game's history. Winning numbers for the Jan. 6 jackpot are: 3, 20, 46, 59, a...
Jan 06, 2023
Toppled fire hydrant in Jackson repaired
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After a round of calls seemed to be going nowhere, a frustrated Jackson resident reached out to WJTV 12 News for help. On Thursday, a toppled over fire hydrant sent water gushi...
Jan 06, 2023
Driver escapes submerged vehicle with minor injuries
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A driver suffered minor injuries after his car left the roadway and became submerged in water in Jones County on Thursday, January 5. Officials with the Jones County Fire ...
Jan 06, 2023
Teacher shot at Newport News elementary school; no students injured
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) - A shooting at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News Friday afternoon sent a female teacher to the hospital, police and school officials confirm. The school is located a...
Jan 06, 2023