Category Archives: WJTV

Two injured in Warren County shooting
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two people were injured during a shooting in Warren County. The shooting happened around 3:00 a.m. on Friday, November 24 in the parking lot of K&B Lounge on Green Hi...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 25, 2023

Mississippi House candidate to file election challenge
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - After the election day fiasco in Hinds County, some voters and candidates remain frustrated. Election day for Sharon Moman became stressful long before the polls closed th...
Richard Lake Nov 25, 2023

6-year-old Mississippi girl honored for rescue efforts after her mother had a stroke while driving
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) - A 6-year-old Mississippi girl is being honored for helping emergency responders find her family's car after her mother had a stroke while driving in a rural area. Bryanna Cook i...
The Associated Press Nov 25, 2023

Suspect fires shots, flees from MHP in Covington County
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Authorities are searching for a suspect who fired shots and fled from authorities in Covington County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a troop...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 24, 2023

Two Fayette men injured in shooting at gas station
FAYETTE, Miss. (WJTV) - Fayette police are investigating after two men were shot at a gas station on Thanksgiving night. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 23. Homicide suspe...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 24, 2023

Homicide suspect arrested after officer-involved shooting in Meridian
LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A homicide suspect was arrested after an officer-involved shooting in Lauderdale County. The incident happened around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, November 24 on Brown Street...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 24, 2023

How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week
It's been more than a year since gas prices have dropped consecutive weeks for this long. Travelers will take advantage of that as 55 million Americans hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday.The av...
Stacker Nov 24, 2023

12 Christmas light displays to check out in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Christmas season is underway in Mississippi, and there are plenty of light displays to check out across the state. WJTV 12 News compiled a list of 12 places you can visit d...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 24, 2023

Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 24-26
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 (November 24-26) around Mississippi. C...
Kaitlin Howell Nov 24, 2023

No. 12 Ole Miss wins 2023 Egg Bowl
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Quinshon Judkins rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown, and No. 12 Mississippi clamped down on defense to beat rival Mississippi State 17-7 on Thursday night in their annual Ba...
The Associated Press Nov 23, 2023
