Category Archives: WJTV
Vendors prepare for 162nd Mississippi State Fair
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With the 162nd Mississippi State Fair approaching, 12 News spoke with vendors who are getting prepared for what they hope is a big year. Debbie Morris, a vendor, said, "We've g...
Sep 29, 2021
Hattiesburg murder suspect arrested in Jackson
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Members of the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force arrested a man in Jackson in connection to a Hattiesburg homicide. Nykeus Samson, 23, of Jasper County, was arrested on Tue...
Sep 29, 2021
Man arrested in connection to McWillie Circle homicide in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested the man accused in the shooting death of Timothy Smith, 39. Police said Julius Adams, 29, turned himself in to authorities Tuesday night. He has been ch...
Sep 29, 2021
Jackson car auction set for October 2
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will be hosting a car auction on Saturday, October 2 at 9:00 a.m. More than 175 abandoned and stolen vehicles will be sold at the public auction at the City...
Sep 29, 2021
Reeves: No date for legislative session on medical marijuana
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday he is working with legislative leaders on details about how the state will pay for a proposed medical marijuana program. The Republica...
Sep 29, 2021
Hearing set for Thursday on Jackson's garbage collection case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The dispute between the Jackson City Council and Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba will head to court on Thursday, September 30. In a special meeting on Wednesday, the Council unanimousl...
Sep 29, 2021
Mississippi requests Major Disaster Declaration from president due to Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi leaders have requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden for public assistance and individual assistance due to Hurricane Ida. The storm made landfa...
Sep 29, 2021
Mississippi governor discusses state's workforce development
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced plans to boost jobs and the state's economy on Wednesday. The governor hopes workforce planning in the age of COVID-19 would help creat...
Sep 29, 2021
Fire damages Big Creek Water Park's office in Jones County
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County firefighters responded to a fire at Big Creek Water Park's office building Tuesday night. The fire started before 6:30 p.m. Man accused of trying to smuggle c...
Sep 29, 2021
Rescue crews say Gabby Petito coverage led to discovery of missing man's body in Wyoming
JACKSON, Wyo. (KTVX) - The body of a missing Texas man has been found in Wyoming, and rescue crews are crediting the recent coverage of the Gabby Petito case with renewed insteres interest in the case...
Sep 29, 2021