Man arrested for Adams County home invasion
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Adams County deputies announced a man was arrested in connection to a home invasion. Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said deputies responded to a disturbance at a home on B. Kaiser Lake Road just before 6:30 a.m. on Apri...
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Mississippi man convicted of 'unnatural intercourse' with family dog
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Horn Lake, Mississippi man pleaded guilty and was convicted Wednesday of engaging in sexual acts with a dog. Tristan Pipkin, 27, entered a guilty plea to one count of unnatural intercourse, the DeSoto County District Attorney's Offic...
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Man Arrested After Trespassing at Nicki Minaj's Mansion - Report
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Natchez swears in Lee Best as new police chief
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Natchez has a new police chief. Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson swore in Lee Best on the front steps of Natchez City Hall on Wednesday. Best started his law enforcement career with the Adams County Sheriff's Office in 2010 ...
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Lawmakers pass $2,000 pay raise for Mississippi teachers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi lawmakers approved a $2,000 raise for teachers. The raise includes K-12 teachers, assistant teachers, university instructors and community college instructors. K-12 occupational therapists and school psychologist wou...
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Illegal dumping in West Jackson neighborhood persists
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Last week, WJTV 12 News reported about a West Jackson resident who was dealing with illegal dumping in her neighborhood, as well as the cleanup efforts that followed. Jackson City Councilman Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, said beyond c...
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Mississippi is one of the first states to cover National Guard healthcare
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi is one of the first states in the nation to cover a healthcare plan for National Guard soldiers. State Sen. Jeff Tate (R-District 33) said members of the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) will be fully reimbursed for...
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New Jackson police chief wants to prioritize safety, tech upgrades
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - April 1, 2026, marked the start for Jackson's new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. Many residents are excited for change to come to the capital city. Safety is a major concern for them, and they hope to feel more comfortable,...
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Megan Thee Stallion Calls Hospitalization a 'Real Wake-Up Call'
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Mississippi governor signs bill to require verifying citizenship in voter registration process
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) signed a bill that adds new citizenship verification requirements to Mississippi's voter registration process. Senate Bill 2588, also known as the SHIELD Act, would verify citizenship through a federal...
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