Category Archives: WJTV

Delta Tech student hit in head with metal shears in fight; one arrested
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A student at Delta Technical College in Horn Lake was hospitalized after he was hit in the head multiple times with metal shears, Horn Lake Police said. The suspect was identified as ...
David Royer Nov 21, 2025

Suspect in Tennessee school sex assault case identified in documents
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A search warrant executed in Olive Branch identifies the suspect and provides details on an alleged sexual assault at St. George's Independent School in Collierville. Bryant Swing Jr....
Harrison Klopp Nov 21, 2025

George County car crash leaves one dead, MHP investigates
Video above: 'News 5 Now' - Top Stories from Nov. 20, 2025 GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) - A crash in George County has left a man dead, according to a news release from the Mississippi Highway Patrol. ...
Gracie King Nov 21, 2025

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 21-23
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 (November 21-23) around Mississippi. C...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 21, 2025

Mississippi farmers struggle with trade tensions, rising costs
BENTON, Miss. (WJTV) - On a crisp fall morning in Benton, Matt Edgar is checking his heard on land his family has owned for generations. But this year, the challenges run deeper than weather or market...
Melanie Christopher Nov 20, 2025

Mississippi retirees question future of PERS benefits
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News talked to former state employees about the challenges they've seen facing the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Former Yazoo City Police Chief Terry Gann...
Cameron Smith Nov 20, 2025

Two killed in Scott County shooting identified
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were killed during a shooting in Scott County. Scott County Coroner Hunter Wolf said the shooting occurred in the 2000 block of King Road around 4:30 p.m. on No...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 20, 2025

Jackson airport expects busy Thanksgiving travel period
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) is preparing for what's expected to be a busy travel period. Peak travel is s...
Jaylin Thornton Nov 20, 2025

NOAA releases 2025-26 winter weather predictions. Here's what to expect in Mississippi
The predictions are in for winter weather - and they are very different depending on where you live.
Alix Martichoux Nov 20, 2025

State Board of Education approves new A-F performance level cuts for Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) voted on November 20, 2025, to approve new A-F performance level cuts for the Mississippi Statewide Accountability System. Accord...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 20, 2025
