Category Archives: WJTV
New $20 scratch-off game offers $1 million prize
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery is introducing its first scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million, the largest offered on a scratch-off game in Mississippi to date. The $20 scra...
Oct 31, 2023
JPS holds community meeting on possible school closures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) held a community equity meeting on Monday, October 30 at Callaway High School. Parents, students and staff attended the meeting to disc...
Oct 31, 2023
Judge dismisses Brett Favre defamation suit, saying Shannon Sharpe used hyperbole over welfare money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - A federal judge on Monday dismissed Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against fellow retired NFL player Shannon Sharpe, ruling that Sharpe used constitutionally protecte...
Oct 31, 2023
Jackson fire crews battle fire on Willaneel Drive
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson firefighters responded to a fire on Willaneel Drive on Tuesday, October 31. Assistant Fire Chief Patrick Armon said the home was a total loss, but no injuries have been...
Oct 31, 2023
Man arrested for stabbing at Vicksburg motel
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police arrested a man after a stabbing at the Days Inn motel on Warrenton Road. The stabbing happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27. Police said the v...
Oct 30, 2023
City of Jackson falling behind on invoices
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson is behind on invoices and failing to pay contractors the money they are owed. City Council President Aaron Banks, Ward 6, said the Council has asked for any...
Oct 30, 2023
TN men ordered to pay $10K for illegally harvesting fish in MS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- Two Tennessee men have been ordered to pay a total of $10,550 in fines and restitution for the illegal harvest of fish from a lake in Mississippi, the U.S. Department of Just...
Oct 30, 2023
Mississippi Insight: One-on-ones with Reeves and Presley
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News will host a special edition of Mississippi Insight ahead of the General Election. We will feature in-depth one-on-one interviews with incumbent Gov. Tate Reeves (R...
Oct 30, 2023
Former Pearl alderman dies after battle with cancer
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - A former alderman with the City of Pearl has died after a battle with cancer. Retired District 5 Alderman James Thompson died on October 27, 2023, at his home. Family of Jackson ...
Oct 30, 2023
One killed, 3 injured in Forrest County shooting
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed and three others were injured during a shooting in Forrest County. Deputies responded to Club 195 on Old Highway 49 South near the Forrest-Stone Co...
Oct 30, 2023