Category Archives: WJTV
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: August 4-6
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 (August 4-6) around Mississippi. Centr...
Aug 04, 2023
Mega Millions players will have another chance on Friday night to win a $1.25 billion jackpot
Lottery players will have a shot Friday night at an estimated $1.25 billion Mega Millions jackpot that has been growing ever larger after months without a grand prize winner. There have been 30 straig...
Aug 04, 2023
White ex-officers in Mississippi plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Six former Mississippi police officers, including some calling themselves "The Goon Squad," pleaded guilty Thursday to a racist assault on two Black men that ended with an office...
Aug 03, 2023
Mississippi organization receives grant for health equity
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A national bio-tech company, Genentech, announced that a Mississippi based community organization is among 10 chosen to share a $6 million grant. All of the organizations are w...
Aug 03, 2023
Four candidates running in House District 72 primary
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The House District 72 Democratic primary is a crowded race this year with four candidates running for the vacant seat. Between the three candidates WJTV 12 News spoke to, all o...
Aug 03, 2023
State charges filed against ex-Mississippi officers in assault on 2 Black men during raid
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - State charges have been filed by Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch's Office in Rankin County Circuit Court against six former officers involved in an assault on two...
Aug 03, 2023
Metro Crime Summit focuses on community safety
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Law enforcement authorities met with local and state representatives at Thursday's Metro Crime Summit Roundtable. Jackson State University (JSU) hosted the summit for officials...
Aug 03, 2023
Why did Mississippi pass a law about pecans?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Senate Bill 2523 went into effect this past July to deter those who steal pecans for more than just making a few pies. Of the many high-profile laws that took effect on J...
Aug 03, 2023
Natchez celebrates reopening of Youth Center
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Natchez celebrated the grand reopening of the North Natchez Youth Center on Thursday, August 3. The Youth Center renovations totaled up to $959,406. The center was ...
Aug 03, 2023
Ex-Mississippi officers plead guilty to racist assault on 2 Black men during raid
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Six white former law enforcement officers in Mississippi who called themselves the "Goon Squad" pleaded guilty Thursday to a racist assault on two Black men in a home raid that e...
Aug 03, 2023