Category Archives: WJTV
Man arrested on 8 child sex crime charges in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A suspect was arrested Monday on a total of eight charges relating to child sex crimes, said Lafayette County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) officials. Jarvis Petty, 31, is charged with the...
Jun 03, 2026
DeSoto County neighbors shocked by boy's drowning death
WALLS, Miss. - DeSoto County is mourning after a 13-year-old boy fell into a neighborhood lake and died Monday. The DeSoto County Sheriff's Office says there was a tragic accident in the Ranch Meadows...
Jun 03, 2026
Fatal crash at Jackson intersection sparks calls for change
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Earlier this week, WJTV 12 News shared the story of Ashlee Sumrall, 17, who lost her life in a crash on Highway 49 and Cynthia Road in Jackson. Some residents said the intersec...
Jun 02, 2026
Scott County school bus carrying basketball team involved in crash
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Scott County school bus was involved in a crash on June 2, 2026. According to the Scott County School District, the school bus was carrying the Morton High School Girls'...
Jun 02, 2026
Three wanted for breaking into Jackson impound lot
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are searching for three suspects, who are accused of breaking into the city's impound lot. The incident occurred on May 31, 2026. According to police, the three ...
Jun 02, 2026
Driver killed, another injured in Jones County crash
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said one driver died and another was injured due to a crash in Jones County. The crash occurred on Highway 15 around 12:30 p.m...
Jun 02, 2026
Bond set for teen charged with killing Jones County classmate
ELLISVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Bond has been set for a 16-year-old who was arrested and charged with killing his classmate in Jones County. On Tuesday, Anthony Jackson, 16, appeared in Jones County Youth ...
Jun 02, 2026
Baptist Memorial to acquire Merit Health in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Rankin County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted on Tuesday to assign the lease for Merit Health Rankin hospital in Brandon and its operations to Baptist Memorial Healt...
Jun 02, 2026
Jackson mayor reacts to ruling on water authority
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge temporarily blocked portions of the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, a move Jackson city leaders are calling a major victory for the city's water customers. U...
Jun 02, 2026
Former Mississippi school superintendents sentenced for stealing education funds
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former Mississippi superintendents and a Missouri schoolteacher were sentenced in federal court for stealing nearly $400,000 in U.S. Department of Education funds. U.S. At...
Jun 02, 2026