Category Archives: WJTV
Your Hometown: A return to Natchez
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Natchez is rich with history. One place where you can learn about the history of the city is the African American Museum of History and Culture. The museum contains...
Jun 14, 2024
2nd suspect arrested after abducted child found dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said a second suspect has been arrested in connection to the abduction and death of a four-year-old girl in Mississippi. Wade told WJTV 12 News...
Jun 14, 2024
Warren County mother found guilty in son's death
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Warren County mother was found guilty in connection to the 2023 death of her young son. The Vicksburg Post reported Brooke Mallett was found guilty on the charges of mansla...
Jun 14, 2024
Manhunt underway after inmate escapes from courthouse in DeSoto County, MS
HERNANDO, Miss. - A manhunt is underway Friday for a DeSoto County inmate who escaped from the courthouse in Hernando, Miss. after changing from a jumpsuit into civilian clothes. Inmate Joshua James Z...
Jun 14, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 14-16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (June 14-16) around Mississippi. Centr...
Jun 14, 2024
Mississippi couple charged in death of 5-month-old
BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - A Biloxi couple has been arrested in connection to the death of their five-month-old child. Biloxi police said they responded to Merit Health Biloxi just before 1:00 p.m. on Thu...
Jun 13, 2024
Man charged after multiple drugs, guns found in Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 38-year-old man was arrested in Jackson after investigators found multiple drugs and firearms during a search. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics (MBN), assisted...
Jun 13, 2024
'You broke a family': Mother mourns loss of USM football player
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Family and friends of a Southern Miss football player, who was shot and killed in Hattiesburg, are looking for answers. Adrian Jackson, the mother of 21-year-old Marcu...
Jun 13, 2024
Louisiana Amber Alert ends with one child dead in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A search for two Louisiana girls, who were abducted after their mother was killed, has ended tragically in Mississippi. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said the suspect at the...
Jun 13, 2024
Woman found killed in Loranger, Amber Alert issued for her two abducted children
UPDATE: LORANGER, La. (WGNO) - Around 4 p.m. the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office reported that a suspect was located in Jackson, Mississippi and the 4-year-old child has been found dead. LORANGER, ...
Jun 13, 2024