Category Archives: WJTV
17-year-old dies after crash in Rankin County neighborhood
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 17-year-old was killed during a crash in a Rankin County neighborhood. The crash occurred on Applewood Lane in the Robinhood neighborhood around 8:30 p.m. on Friday, No...
Nov 04, 2024
Rankin County couple charged with child neglect
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies arrested and charged a couple with child neglect. Investigators said deputies responded to the Bay Pointe subdivision just off of Highway 471 just ...
Nov 04, 2024
Brandon motorcyclist dies in crash involving another car
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Brandon motorcyclist was killed during a crash involving another vehicle. The crash occurred on MS 469 near East Mountain Creek in Rankin County just before 5:15 p.m. o...
Nov 04, 2024
One injured in Richland during apparent road rage shooting
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - At least one person was injured during an apparent road rage shooting in Richland. Police said the incident occurred just after 3:45 p.m. on Saturday, November 2. Vicksburg ma...
Nov 03, 2024
Mississippi sees 5th largest increase in fatal crashes: study
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new study reveals that Mississippi's number of road fatalities is heading in the wrong direction. Florida Personal Injury Lawyers Anidjar & Levine found a concerning tren...
Nov 02, 2024
What are the 2024 holiday events happening in Mississippi?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People across Mississippi will celebrate the holidays with events throughout the state. WJTV 12 News has compiled a list of events that will take place in 2024. Central Mississ...
Nov 02, 2024
Vicksburg man charged with assaulting woman in domestic dispute
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man and a woman were hospitalized after domestic assault in Vicksburg, police said. Police said they received a call from Merit Health River Region just after 5:00 a.m. on ...
Nov 02, 2024
Two 18-wheelers, vehicle collide on I-20 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two 18-wheelers and a vehicle were involved in a crash on Interstate 20 in Hinds County. The crash occurred on I-20 West near Bolton on Saturday, November 2. Truck carryin...
Nov 02, 2024
Sports Zone Saturday: A must-win weekend for Mississippi's college football teams
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - College football returns to Mississippi for the 2024 season! The Sports Zone team has special coverage ahead of this week's games. The Sports Zone Saturday show will air from 1...
Nov 02, 2024
Human remains found in Marion County believed to be those of missing man
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Marion County deputies are investigating after human remains were discovered in a wooded area. Investigators said they received information on November 1 about a vehicle ...
Nov 01, 2024