Category Archives: WJTV
Man burglarizes home, leaves behind warrant with his name on it: police
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - A Tennessee man is accused of breaking into someone's home and left behind an arrest warrant with his name on it, helping police nab him. Maurica Walls, 37, was charged with ag...
Nov 01, 2023
Repairs to Hinds County courthouse expected to begin near January
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News reported in August 2023 that Hinds County had six months to bring the courtroom into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The county will be f...
Nov 01, 2023
Judge dismisses Supervisor Gavin's election challenge
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County District 4 Supervisor Vern Gavin's election dispute was heard in court on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Judge Barry Ford ruled in favor of Wanda Evers, dismissing G...
Nov 01, 2023
Election preparations underway in Hinds County
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With less than a week away from the Mississippi General Election, Hinds County leaders are gearing up for the much-anticipated day. Hinds County Election Commission Chair Yvonn...
Nov 01, 2023
New Mississippi program to transport patients to appointments
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) announced the new program, Transportation to Health. Beginning November 1, 2023, this new federal-...
Nov 01, 2023
It’s the last month of hurricane season, but the tropics remain active
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - As we near the end of an active hurricane season, a new system in the Caribbean Sea could become the next tropical depression. The National Hurricane Center said the system could ...
Nov 01, 2023
What to know about Mississippi’s 2023 General Election
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's General Election Day will be on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The ballot features statewide, state district, county and county district offices. Mississippi voters c...
Nov 01, 2023
Preview Gala: What to expect at 2023 Mistletoe Marketplace
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Join the Junior League of Jackson for the 'Twas the Night' Mistletoe Marketplace! The annual shopping event, which benefits the Junior League of Jackson, will be held at the Mi...
Nov 01, 2023
LIST: Holiday events happening across Mississippi in 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People across Mississippi will celebrate the holidays with events across Mississippi. WJTV 12 News has compiled a list of events that will take place in 2023. Central Mississip...
Nov 01, 2023
New details revealed in Matthew Perry's death; cause not yet determined
(NewsNation) - Authorities released new details about the death of "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, but his cause of death has not yet been determined. Authorities confirmed Perry was already dead when ...
Nov 01, 2023