Category Archives: WJTV
12 News Investigates: Disability rights in Mississippi prisons
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In February, Disability Rights in Mississippi released a report after visiting and investigating the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for two years. Their conclusio...
Jul 22, 2021
Jackson organization works to change youth involvement through tennis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Through Operation Reach, Tasha Meyers is working to help the youth change their mindset and an opportunity to learn discipline and control through tennis. "Everybody's like, 'Y...
Jul 22, 2021
Neshoba County Fair to begin Friday
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Neshoba County Fair will kick off on Friday, July 23 and last until Friday, July 30. Attendees can expect live music and entertainment, art shows, rodeos, livestock ...
Jul 22, 2021
Reservoir YMCA temporarily shuts down camp due to COVID-19 cases
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Resurgence of COVID-19 is impacting summer plans for some young people. Camp has been temporarily closed this week at the Reservoir YMCA after some kids tested positive. Leader...
Jul 22, 2021
Man wanted for home burglary in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are searching for a man who broke into a home. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 20 in the Dentville Community around 12:00 p.m. According t...
Jul 22, 2021
Hattiesburg police warn about phone scam
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are warning the public of an ongoing scam. They said scammers are attempting solicit funds from individuals, claiming they have unpaid fines. Callers are...
Jul 22, 2021
Jackson has until August to submit plan to fix water issues, says EPA
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Officials in Mississippi's capital city said Thursday that they're confident they can meet the first deadlines in an agreement with the federal government on steps to improve the...
Jul 22, 2021
Ex-Moss Point mayor sentenced to federal prison on fraud charges
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WJTV) - The former mayor of Moss Point and his wife were sentenced on Thursday, July 22 for conspiracy to commit wire fraud relating to the Mayor's Gala held in 2019 According to th...
Jul 22, 2021
Stimulus check: Another 2.2 million payments sent out. Here's who will get them
(WJW) - An additional 2.2 million economic stimulus checks valued at more than $4 billion were issued to Americans as recently as Wednesday. That brings the total number of payments made so far under ...
Jul 22, 2021
5 things to do in Jackson-metro area for July 23-25
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With the weekend approaching, here are five things you can do in the Jackson-metro area July 23-25. 4th Annual Movies in the Park Series - Friday, July 23 and Saturday, July 24...
Jul 22, 2021