Category Archives: WJTV
Laurel man wanted for domestic violence in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are searching for a 22-year-old Laurel man in connection to a domestic violence case. Hattiesburg mother wants answers after 16-year-old son is killed Po...
Aug 02, 2023
Wasted welfare money sparks candidates' feud in election for Mississippi governor
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Democrat trying to unseat Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is pushing hard to tie the Republican incumbent to a welfare misspending scandal that developed while Reeves was lieute...
Aug 02, 2023
Tracking the Tropics: Hurricane season enters its busiest stretch
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - While much of the east coast was spared from any major tropical storm threats during the month of July, things could begin to change. The Atlantic hurricane season is known for it...
Aug 02, 2023
Ashley Robinson will remain at Jackson State University
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) Vice President & Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson will remain at the university. "AD Robinson is staying at Thee I Love, Jackson State U...
Aug 02, 2023
Firefighters battle Clinton house fire
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A home on Copper Creek Drive in Clinton is a total loss, following an early morning house fire. According to fire officials, this is the second fire at this home within an eigh...
Aug 02, 2023
Mega Millions jackpot now $1.25 billion after no one hits top prize
(NEXSTAR) -- The Mega Millions jackpot increased to an estimated $1.25 billion after no one beat the odds Tuesday night and won the massive lottery prize. The winning numbers drawn were: 8, 24, 30, 45...
Aug 02, 2023
Numbers drawn for $1.1B Mega Millions jackpot: Check your tickets here
(NEXSTAR) - The winning numbers for the record-setting $1.1 billion Mega Millions jackpot have been drawn. If you're lucky enough to be holding a ticket that matches all of the numbers drawn Tuesday, ...
Aug 01, 2023
Energy firms' campaign money to Public Service Commission raises questions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - WJTV 12 News received a tip alleging possible campaign finance violations by Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, who is currently running as a Democrat in the Mississi...
Aug 01, 2023
Jackson firefighters ask for pay raise during City Council meeting
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Members of the Jackson Fire Department (JFD) requested a pay raise from the City of Jackson. Men and women of JFD filled the City Council chambers on Tuesday to voice their con...
Aug 01, 2023
Man accused of making terroristic threat during Jackson basketball game
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capitol police arrested a man who allegedly made a terroristic threat during an intramural basketball game. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Pub...
Aug 01, 2023