Category Archives: WJTV
Woman accused of starting wildfire said she was boiling bear urine-tainted water to drink, court documents say
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) - A woman accused of starting the Fawn Fire in Northern California was trying to boil drinking water, according to a criminal complaint from the Shasta County District Attorney's ...
Sep 29, 2021
Councilman Aaron Banks holds town hall about waste removal contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Trash talk continues in the City of Jackson. Councilman Aaron Banks conducted a town meeting Tuesday night. Repeated failed negotiations among city leaders and Waste Management...
Sep 28, 2021
All-Star Kids Clinic for special needs children at Sanderson Farms Championship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The professionals tee off on Thursday for the Sanderson Farms Championship, but Tuesday was all about these All-Stars at the 3rd All-Star Kids Clinic for special needs children...
Sep 28, 2021
Mississippi working to steer homeless into shelters instead of under bridges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A place where dozens once camped out for safety and shelter in Jackson has been emptied. Earlier this week, crews started construction on a second fence in northeast Jackson. A...
Sep 28, 2021
Flu vaccines now available at Mississippi county health departments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seasonal influenza vaccinations are now available for children and qualifying adults at all county health departments in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi State Departm...
Sep 28, 2021
Jackson leaders brace for legal fight in garbage collection dispute
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Legal action could be taken on both sides regarding garbage collection in the City of Jackson. The Waste Management contract is expected to end on October 1, 2021. However, the...
Sep 28, 2021
16-year-old captured in Lauderdale County homicide investigation
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 16-year-old boy was arrested after a deadly shooting on Gilbert Joyner Road on Monday morning by deputies Lauderdale County Sheriff's Department. Sheriff Billy Soll...
Sep 28, 2021
Three arrested in connection to Brookhaven homicide, one wanted
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Three suspects have been arrested in connection to a Brookhaven homicide, and police said they are searching for a fourth suspect. According to the Daily Leader, the body of...
Sep 28, 2021
Senior Spotlight Nominations
WJTV 12 News is honoring outstanding high school seniors by featuring them Mondays on 12 News at 6:00 a.m.! Please submit your nominations by clicking on the link below, and he or she may be featured ...
Sep 28, 2021
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus holds medical marijuana hearing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus held a medical marijuana hearing at the State Capitol on Tuesday. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs spoke at the meeting, along wit...
Sep 28, 2021