Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi College professor discusses origins of same-sex marriage bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill that would federally recognize same-sex marriage. The Respect for Marriage Act comes in response to fears of what mig...
Jul 20, 2022
Additional parking spots coming to Mississippi State Fairgrounds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A well-known Jackson restaurant was torn down near the Mississippi State Fairgrounds. With the demolition of Dennery's Restaurant, leaders with the fairgrounds said the new vis...
Jul 20, 2022
Mississippians find ways to stay cool amid extreme heat
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With temperatures reaching into the 90s this week, Mississippians are looking for ways to escape the scorching heat. For those who work and play outside, they said their main g...
Jul 20, 2022
Clinton Public Schools implement safety protocols ahead of new school year
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Schools across the Jackson-metro area are working to implement safety protocols ahead of the 2022-23 school year as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the state. Leaders with t...
Jul 20, 2022
Flowood leaders approve plans for Aldi grocery store
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - An Aldi grocery store could soon open in the City of Flowood. John Rounsaville, Director of Economic Development in Flowood, told WJTV 12 News that the company purchased proper...
Jul 20, 2022
Inside Mississippi’s false promise of putting the Family First
The news that Mississippi was revamping its foster care system had reached countless officials, churches and charities across the state before Mississippi Supreme Court Justice Dawn Beam realized: The...
Jul 20, 2022
MSDH reports 1,761 new COVID-19 cases
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mississippi has been increasing over the last few weeks. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported there were 1,7...
Jul 20, 2022
2 arrested after shooting on Pearl River Avenue in McComb
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police arrested two suspects after a shooting that happened on Friday, May 6. Police said they responded to shots being fired into a occupied home in the 600 block of Pea...
Jul 20, 2022
Crowd protests relocation of abortion clinic to New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) - Anti-abortion activists from across the U.S. converged in southern New Mexico on Tuesday to protest relocation plans by the Mississippi clinic at the center of the court battle...
Jul 20, 2022
Former MDHS employee charged with embezzlement enters plea agreement
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County resident, who was charged with embezzlement, entered into a plea agreement. Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) announced Lasha...
Jul 20, 2022