Category Archives: WJTV
Man arrested after barricading himself inside Ridgeland home
UPDATE: RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities arrested a suspect who barricaded himself inside of a Ridgeland home Wednesday morning. Martin Allen (Courtesy: Ridgeland PD) Ridgeland Police Chief Brian...
Aug 17, 2022
Clogged sewer line causes problems at Greenwood hospital
GREENWOOD, Miss. (AP) - A clogged sewer line has compounded problems for a Mississippi hospital that was already dealing with financial difficulties. The clog at Greenwood Leflore Hospital was cleared...
Aug 17, 2022
Health department reviewing COVID-19 guidance for schools after CDC updates recommendations
The Mississippi Department of Health is reevaluating its COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) loosening its own recommendations on Aug. 11....
Aug 17, 2022
Camper raided as search for escaped rapist, family continues
TUNICA COUNTY, Miss. (WREG)-- A multi-agency search continues for an Arkansas fugitive and two female accomplices on the run since Friday. Samuel Hartman, a convicted rapist serving life, walked away ...
Aug 17, 2022
12 News Exclusive: One-on-one with Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders
Jackson State University Head Football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders and 12 News' Kayla Thompson sit down ahead of the season to discuss football, play Prime Example, and more! The season kicks of...
Aug 17, 2022
Lawsuit: Mississippi police ‘terrorized’ small town
JACKSON, Miss (AP) - Police have "terrorized" Black residents in a small Mississippi town by subjecting them to false arrests, excessive force and intimidation, according to a federal lawsuit&nbs...
Aug 16, 2022
Jackson leaders want additional help to address water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council plans to bring in extra help to address the city's ongoing water crisis. Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay, Ward 7, noted that even though the workers at the ...
Aug 16, 2022
Families want answers after markers removed from Autumn Woods Cemetery
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Family members of loved ones who have been laid to rest at Autumn Woods Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Jackson want answers after someone took temporary name markers off of grave...
Aug 16, 2022
Byram company provides bottled water to Jackson neighbors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As Jackson enters the third week of a citywide boil water notice, cases of water are being provided daily to neighbors. Premium Waters, Inc., a privately owned bottled water ma...
Aug 16, 2022
Jackson leaders concerned about future of garbage collection
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - What would happen in Jackson if Richard's Disposal stops collecting trash? It's a question that members of the Jackson City Council want answered. Councilman Kenneth Stokes, Wa...
Aug 16, 2022