Category Archives: WJTV
Burn ban issued for Mississippi state parks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the dry weather in Mississippi, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced a statewide burn ban for all state parks and state fishing...
Aug 17, 2023
GermanFest canceled for 2023 in Gluckstadt
GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with St. Joseph Catholic Church announced the 2023 GermanFest has been canceled. "We would like to thank everyone who has supported our GermanFest over the past 30 y...
Aug 17, 2023
Man sentenced to 25 years for Madison standoff
MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was sentenced to serve time in the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) after a standoff in Madison in July 2023. Madison County District Attorney Bubba Bramlett ...
Aug 17, 2023
Budget cuts for Jackson Zoo may be looming
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council met on Wednesday, August 16 to discuss budgets for the city. Leaders discussed topics pertaining to budgets for the fiscal year, as well as possible cu...
Aug 17, 2023
Four juveniles arrested for Canton auto burglaries
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police arrested four juveniles in connection to recent car break-ins in the city. Chief Otha Brown said one suspect was arrested on Wednesday, August 16, and three were a...
Aug 17, 2023
Three arrested, one wanted for Adams County "ambush-style" murder
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Three suspects have been arrested and one is wanted in connection to an "ambush-style" murder in Adams County. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies arrested 24-year...
Aug 17, 2023
One injured after Jones County barn damaged by fire
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County volunteer firefighters responded to a barn fire Wednesday night. The fire happened on Stringer Road around 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. When firefighte...
Aug 17, 2023
Mistrial declared in Brookhaven FedEx shooting trial
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - A mistrial has been declared in the trial of two white men in Brookhaven who are accused of chasing and shooting at a Black FedEx driver. Brandon Case and his...
Aug 17, 2023
MHP arrests suspects after chase into Warren County
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several people are in custody after a chase from Clinton into Warren County. Leaders with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a trooper located a 2015 Dodge Challenger He...
Aug 17, 2023
Hinds County Supervisor Calhoun loses District 3 race
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Incumbent Hinds County Supervisor Credell Calhoun lost the District 3 race. Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace told WJTV 12 News that Deborah Dixon won the District 3...
Aug 16, 2023