Category Archives: WJTV

Lawmakers pass $2,000 pay raise for Mississippi teachers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers approved a $2,000 raise for teachers. The raise includes K-12 teachers, assistant teachers, university instructors and community college instructors. K-12...
Cameron Smith Apr 01, 2026

Illegal dumping in West Jackson neighborhood persists
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Last week, WJTV 12 News reported about a West Jackson resident who was dealing with illegal dumping in her neighborhood, as well as the cleanup efforts that followed. Jackson C...
Mercy Rain Apr 01, 2026

Mississippi is one of the first states to cover National Guard healthcare
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi is one of the first states in the nation to cover a healthcare plan for National Guard soldiers. State Sen. Jeff Tate (R-District 33) said members of the Mississipp...
Cameron Smith Apr 01, 2026

New Jackson police chief wants to prioritize safety, tech upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - April 1, 2026, marked the start for Jackson's new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. Many residents are excited for change to come to the capital city. Safety is a major conce...
Ashton Southern Apr 01, 2026

Mississippi governor signs bill to require verifying citizenship in voter registration process
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed a bill that adds new citizenship verification requirements to Mississippi's voter registration process. Senate Bill 2588, also known as the SH...
Tommy West Apr 01, 2026

Trump addresses nation on Iran war in first prime-time speech since launching strikes 4 weeks ago
President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday with an "important update" on the Iran War.
The Associated Press Apr 01, 2026

Carroll County wildfire is 90% contained
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) announced the Big Hungry Fire in Carroll County was 90% contained as of March 31, 2026. Officials said air support concluded it...
Tommy West Apr 01, 2026

Bribery trial for Banks, Lumumba and Owens to remain in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The federal trial for Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and former City Councilman Aaron Banks will remain in Jackson. During a ...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 01, 2026

LIVE COVERAGE: Countdown to NASA's historic Artemis II launch
NASA is set to make history Wednesday now that the launch window has opened, clearing the way for the long-awaited Artemis II mission to lift off.
Addy Bink Apr 01, 2026

Manhunt ends in arrest of Vicksburg man wanted for homicide
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Louisiana State Police announced three people, including a Vicksburg man who was wanted for a homicide, were arrested after a manhunt. On March 31, 2026, Warren County deputi...
Kaitlin Howell Apr 01, 2026
