Category Archives: WJTV
Fire damages Hazlehurst church
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) - Hazlehurst firefighters responded to a fire at a church. The fire happened at Spring Ridge Missionary Baptist Church just after 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 7. Vicksburg police...
Jun 07, 2024
Vicksburg police discover shooting victim after crash
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was injured during an early morning shooting in Vicksburg. Police said the shooting happened just after 1:15 a.m. on Friday, June 7 in he 4100 block of Washington Stree...
Jun 07, 2024
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: June 7-9
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 7-9) around Mississippi. Central...
Jun 07, 2024
Mississippi man sentenced for 2022 Christmas homicide
CARROLL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 30-year-old man has been sentenced in connection to a homicide that occurred on Christmas Day in 2022. Carroll County authorities said Khadarron Foreman was sentenced ...
Jun 06, 2024
Third suspect arrested for fatal shooting in Sykes Park
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting at Sykes Park in 2023. Detective Tommie Brown said police arrested Marqwan Weathersby, 22, on Wednesday, June 5,...
Jun 06, 2024
Man wanted, woman arrested for Jackson armed robbery that injured child
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police arrested a woman and are searching for a man in connection to an armed robbery that injured a child. Detective Tommie Brown said Alexis Jones, 20, was arrested a...
Jun 06, 2024
'He's my best friend': Mississippi teen severely injured in 4-wheeler accident
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A 14-year-old in Marion County is fighting for his life after an 4-wheeler accident. The family of Brody Wages said he suffered a severe brain injury after the accident o...
Jun 06, 2024
VIDEO: Richland police officer relieved of duty for ‘derogatory slurs’
RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Richland released a video to WJTV 12 News that shows a former police officer making inappropriate statements and remarks. Richland Police Chief Adrian Ready said t...
Jun 06, 2024
Son of former Mississippi governor arrested for trespassing
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - The son of a former Mississippi governor has been arrested. Madison police said Haley Reeves Barbour, Jr., 44, was arrested on Thursday, June 6 for trespassing. The incident ha...
Jun 06, 2024
Jackson police call for removal of Hotel O
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said they're going to hold the owner of an abandoned hotel accountable. Police said they're working with the North Jackson community to rid the capital city of t...
Jun 06, 2024