Category Archives: WJTV

Two men killed in Jackson shooting, third injured
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a double homicide. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Beasley Road around 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2026. Detective Tommie Brown, with the J...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 12, 2026

Ole Miss falls to North Carolina 6-2 in College World Series opener
OMAHA, Neb. (WJTV) - Ole Miss baseball fell 6-2 to North Carolina in its opening game at the 2026 College World Series on Friday. The Rebels (41-22) outhit the Tar Heels (51-12-1) eight to five, but s...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 12, 2026

Man attacked during drug transaction in Vicksburg: police
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after they said a man was attacked during an illegal drug transaction. The incident occurred in the 400 block of Halls Ferry Road around 9:...
Miracle Jennings Jun 12, 2026

What are the policies for the 2026 Pickle Fest?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 6th Annual Pickle Fest will be held at the Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum in Jackson on June 13-14, 2026. Following a record-setting 7,200 attendees from 24 ...
Miracle Jennings Jun 12, 2026

Shivers Creek Catfish House expanding to downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Shivers Creek Catfish House has signed a lease agreement to open a restaurant in downtown Jackson. The restaurant's fourth location will be at 422 E. Capitol Street. Shivers ha...
Sethanie Smith Jun 12, 2026

New Fleetway Market, Dollar General planned for Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - Two new businesses are set to open in Byram, bringing more options for residents and the community. A new Fleetway Market is planned near the Byram Police Department precinct on ...
Sethanie Smith Jun 12, 2026

Shooter, one victim dead in Texas shooting
Midland Police issued an alert Thursday that Victor Mata Villarreal was wanted for attempted capital murder of a peace officer.
Erica Miller Jun 12, 2026

Ole Miss fans take part in 2026 CWS Jello Shot Challenge
OMAHA, Neb. (WJTV) - The 2026 College World Series (CWS) brought Ole Miss fans back to Omaha, Nebraska, after the Rebels won the national championship in 2022. For many, the fun starts before the firs...
David Gibson Jun 12, 2026

6th person arrested in death of former Mississippi football player
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a sixth suspect was arrested in connection to the death of a former Mississippi football player. On June 10, 2026, investigators said Kri...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 12, 2026

WJTV 12 News helps Mississippi Food Network, MBS for Nexstar's Founder's Day
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News is celebrating Nexstar's 30th anniversary through the Founder's Day of Caring. This year, WJTV 12 News will host a food drive at the Kroger in Clinton, which will ...
Kaitlin Howell Jun 12, 2026
