Category Archives: WJTV
Pedestrian killed on I-55 Frontage Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a pedestrian was killed on Interstate 55 Frontage Road. The incident occurred just before 1:00 a.m. on July 10. According to police, the ...
Jul 12, 2025
Study: Two Mississippi cities among most stressed cities in US
NEW MEXICO (KRQE/NEXSTAR) - A recently published study from the finance site WalletHub ranks 182 U.S. cities from most to least stressed. The study determined its rankings through five different ...
Jul 12, 2025
First 100 Days: Mayor Horhn wants Jackson's budget on track
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In an exclusive interview with WJTV 12 News, Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he has a lot on his plate after finishing his first week in office. Horhn credits serving more than t...
Jul 11, 2025
Former Mississippi teacher accused of fondling student arrested in Texas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A former DeSoto County special education teacher accused of improper relations with a student has been arrested again in Texas after contacting the victim, authorities said Friday. Na...
Jul 11, 2025
Glendora water tests clear of benzene after train derailment
TALLAHATCHIE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) found no contamination of benzene in the public water supply in the Village of Glendora following a Canadian Natio...
Jul 11, 2025
Madison County Schools to prohibit headphone use during school hours
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Madison County School District announced changes to the student electronics policy for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. According to the new policy, all students wi...
Jul 11, 2025
Vicksburg National Military Park receives millions for restoration work
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Friends of the Vicksburg National Military Park announced a $2.8 million private donation to the Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP) for battlefield restoration effor...
Jul 11, 2025
Final report released on crash that killed former Mississippi senator
WINSLOW, Ark. (WJTV) - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its final report on the investigation into a small plane crash that killed a former Mississippi state senator in Ar...
Jul 11, 2025
4 sentenced for roles in Mississippi automobile dealership fraud conspiracy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Four people were sentenced in federal court last week for their roles in connection to a scheme to use the stolen identities of others to purchase expensive vehicles in the Jac...
Jul 11, 2025
Woman, two inmates face charges in Pearl River County contraband case
POPLARVILLE, Miss. (WHLT) - Pearl River County deputies said a woman and two inmates were charged in connection to a contraband case. On July 8, a deputy observed a white car pull up to the Emergency ...
Jul 11, 2025