Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson family will compete on Family Feud
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi family will appear on Family Feud in November! Mississippi Match 5 player wins $323,000 jackpot The episode will air on WJTV 12 News on November 1, 2023, at 6:30 ...
Oct 27, 2023
Two Mississippians sentenced for distributing fentanyl
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Terry man and a Jackson woman have been sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of a substance containing fentanyl. T...
Oct 27, 2023
Mississippi Match 5 player wins $323,000 jackpot
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - A Mississippi Match 5 player matched all five numbers in the Thursday, October 26 drawing! The player won the jackpot worth $323,287.75. The winning ticket was purchased fr...
Oct 27, 2023
Mississippi River Bridge shifting due to low-water events
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi River Bridge at Vicksburg has shifted west in the past year due to low-water events. The Vicksburg Post reported the Old Highway 80 bridge has shifted west by...
Oct 27, 2023
Police presence increases at Madison Central. Here's why
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police are stepping up their presence at Madison Central High School after fights between students this week. "On occasion, the bad decisions of several students can sh...
Oct 27, 2023
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: October 27-29
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 (October 27-29) around Mississippi. Ce...
Oct 27, 2023
One shot in leg near Capitol Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg. The incident happened around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023, near E. Capitol Street in Jackson. Poli...
Oct 27, 2023
Maine mass shooting suspect found dead, officials tell AP
LEWISTON, Maine (AP) - A man suspected of fatally shooting 18 people and wounding 13 in Maine has been found dead, authorities said Friday. Robert Card, who was wanted in connection with the shootings...
Oct 27, 2023
Crump to represent Jackson mother who discovered missing son was dead
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will represent a Jackson woman who said her son died after being hit by a Jackson police officer. Crump said 37-year-old Dexter Wade left his mo...
Oct 26, 2023
Candidates trade jabs at 2023 Hobnob Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the General Election approaches in Mississippi, candidates are encouraging voters to go to the polls. On Thursday, the candidates spoke at the 2023 Mississippi Hobnob in Jac...
Oct 26, 2023