Category Archives: WJTV
Biden, Harris call to congratulate Trump after he wins the White House in political comeback
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago,...
Nov 06, 2024
Democrat Bennie Thompson wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi's 2nd Congressional District
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Thompson defeated Republican Ron Eller, a military veteran and physician ...
Nov 05, 2024
Republican Trent Kelly wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi's 1st Congressional District
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Republican Rep. Trent Kelly won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Kelly defeated a Democratic challenger, businesswoman Dianne Dodson Black, in...
Nov 05, 2024
Republican Mike Ezell wins reelection to U.S. House in Mississippi's 4th Congressional District
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Republican Rep. Mike Ezell won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Ezell defeated Craig Raybon, a Democrat who has worked as a nonprofit director...
Nov 05, 2024
Republican Rep. Michael Guest won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Republican Rep. Michael Guest won reelection to a U.S. House seat representing Mississippi on Tuesday. Guest was unopposed this year in the primary and general election in centra...
Nov 05, 2024
Republican Sen. Wicker wins reelection in Mississippi, defeating Democrat Ty Pinkins
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Republican Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi has defeated Democrat Ty Pinkins, a challenger who received little financial support from his own party in a heavily Republican state....
Nov 05, 2024
Who won the swing states? Maps show election results in 7 battlegrounds
(NEXSTAR) - Every vote counts, but the votes across seven key battleground states are watched more closely than the rest, at least when it comes to the 2024 presidential race. Seven states - Ariz...
Nov 05, 2024
MAP: Here's how every US county voted in 2024 presidential election
(NEXSTAR) - It may be days until we have the final tally, but votes are pouring in from around the country in the 2024 presidential election. So far, polls have closed in just a handful of states, but...
Nov 05, 2024
BLOG: 2024 Election updates in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tuesday is Election Day in Mississippi, and WJTV 12 News is prepared to keep you updated on the congressional election results. Mississippians cast ballots in 2024 General Elec...
Nov 05, 2024
Man, woman charged in Vicksburg domestic violence incident
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested and charged a man and a woman in connection to a domestic violence incident. The incident occurred shortly after 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 2 n...
Nov 05, 2024