Category Archives: WJTV
Rev. Sharpton to deliver eulogy at Dexter Wade's funeral
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy for Dexter Wade during his funeral on Monday, November 20. Wade's funeral will be held at New Horizon Church International in Jackson a...
Nov 17, 2023
JSU provides incident report on Jaylen Burns case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) provided WJTV 12 News with a redacted copy of the incident report filed on the night of Jaylen Burns' murder. WJTV 12 News filed a public records...
Nov 17, 2023
Family waits for answers months after son drowns in Rankin County pond
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County family is coping with the tragedy of their son's drowning. The parents of 11-year-old Liam Guise said a neighbor knocked on their door on August 21, telli...
Nov 17, 2023
Jackson bridge over Hanging Moss Creek to close for repairs
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A temporary bridge closure will take place on the south frontage road bridge over Hanging Moss Creek in Jackson. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MD...
Nov 17, 2023
Woman convicted in Hattiesburg murder-for-hire plot
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A woman was found guilty in connection to a murder-for-hire plot in Hattiesburg. District Attorney Lin Carter announced Shameka Hall was found guilty of attempted capital m...
Nov 17, 2023
Vicksburg man convicted of attempted statutory rape
VICKSBURG, Miss (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man has been convicted of attempted statutory rape of a child of 14. Vicksburg Daily News reported Warren County jurors convicted James Earl Cole on Thursday, Nove...
Nov 17, 2023
Man wanted after firing shots into Claiborne County home, injuring woman
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County deputies are searching for a suspect after a woman was injured when shots were fired into her home. On November 14, authorities responded to the shoot...
Nov 17, 2023
Fire damages home on Tanglewood Drive in Clinton
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Clinton home was damaged in an early morning house fire. The fire happened at a home on Tanglewood Drive around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17. Man arrested after firing sh...
Nov 17, 2023
These major retail stores will be closed on Thanksgiving
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) - Trying to get a jump on your holiday shopping? Unfortunately, you may need to wait until Black Friday (though many retailers already started their deals earlier this month) ...
Nov 17, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: November 17-19
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 17-19) around Mississippi. C...
Nov 17, 2023