Former Capitol police officers accused of killing Jaylen Lewis testify
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The state rested its case on September 25, 2026, against two former Capitol police officers, who where charged with manslaughter in the 2022 death of Jaylen Lewis. Both Stephen...
View ArticleManslaughter trial continues for two ex-Capitol officers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A jury continued to hear testimony on September 24, 2026, in the manslaughter trial of two former Capitol police officers, who were charged in the death of Jaylen Lewis. Stephen...
View ArticleTrial begins for two Capitol police officers charged in death of Jaylen Lewis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Testimony began on September 23, 2026, in the trial of two former Capitol police officers, who were charged in connection to the shooting death of Jaylen Lewis. Stephen...
View ArticleFire destroys several units at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several residents lost their homes during a fire at a Jackson apartment complex. The fire occurred at The Park at Marsala Apartments on Hospital Drive on September 21, 2026....
View ArticleReservoir police arrest 2 after fatal boating collision
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Reservoir police announced two men were arrested after a fatal boating collision. Interim Reservoir Police Chief Patrick LeBrun said the incident occurred on the river...
View ArticleHigh airfares hit travelers at Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Rising fuel costs have put more pressure on consumers, including frequent flyers. Passengers at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport said high airfares are...
View ArticleOxford prepares for Kiffin's return ahead of game against LSU
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford is expected to be crowded this weekend for the Ole Miss vs. LSU football game, which includes the return of former Ole Miss head football coach Lane Kiffin, who left the...
View ArticleShad White considering 2027 gubernatorial bid
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Auditor Shad White has yet to announce what he will run for ahead of the 2027 election. “I'm not going to run for state auditor again," White told WJTV 12 News. He was...
View ArticleHitachi Energy expansion to create 654 jobs in Mississippi
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hitachi Energy will expand its operations at its transformer manufacturing factory in Copiah County. Officials said the project represents a corporate investment of $528...
View ArticleMississippi receives $104M for rural healthcare
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced 167 awards totaling more than $104 million through the Mississippi Rural Health Transformation Program. The awards are part of Mississippi’s...
View ArticleJackson City Council passes budget for Fiscal Year 2027
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On September 11, 2026, the Jackson City Council passed a budget for Fiscal Year 2027. The budget passed by a vote of 5-1. The capital city's total budget will be about $340...
View ArticleHigh gas and grocery prices hit Mississippi families
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippians said they're feeling the pain in their pocketbook due to high gas and grocery prices. The prices are making some decide what they need and what they don't need in...
View ArticleJackson council negotiates budget ahead of deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council continues negotiating what the final budget numbers will be as the Sept. 15 deadline looms. The council spent several hours discussing the budget during...
View ArticleJackson City Council faces budget deadline
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council is up against a deadline to approve a new budget. They have less than two weeks to pass it. Some councilmembers may have to put some of their...
View ArticleJackson police to help with security at JSU football games
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and Jackson State University (JSU) to provide officers at JSU football games for the 2026...
View ArticleMississippi operation targets credit card skimmers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple law enforcement agencies across Mississippi took part in a statewide operation to identify and report credit card skimmers that are used to steal personal information....
View ArticleProstate cancer awareness event held at Mississippi State Capitol
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Prostate cancer survivors, along with health and medical experts, want men to understand how important it is to get screened for the disease. The "You Are Not Alone Prostate...
View ArticleMississippi lawmakers eye PERS debt as system faces $26B shortfall
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi has a large bill to pay to cut down on the approximately $26 billion debt tied to the Public Employees' Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS). The Mississippi...
View ArticleVicksburg Warren School District implements new electronic devices policy
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - There are new rules surrounding phones and electronic devices in the Vicksburg Warren School District (VWSD). On July 31, 2026, the district updated its electronic devices...
View ArticleFire destroys Mercy House aftercare home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - One of Mercy House's aftercare homes was damaged by a fire during the early morning hours of August 27, 2026, after being struck by lightning. Mercy House officials said...
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