Mississippi House Speaker pushes to expand education savings accounts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - House Speaker Jason White (R-Miss.) wants to expand education savings accounts during the 2026 Legislative Session. White said the House will be committed to changing the...
View ArticleJackson holds inauguration for Mayor John Horhn, City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson will host a full day of inaugural events celebrating Mayor-Elect John Horhn, who will become the capital city's 54th mayor. The inauguration of Horhn and...
View ArticleJackson Mayor Horhn vows to tackle city's blight problem
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn and his team gathered on July 3 for a meet and greet at the Two Mississippi Museums. Horhn, who has been on the job for two days, said he doesn't plan...
View ArticleJackson Mayor Horhn appoints interim staff following inauguration
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn announced the interim members of his administration. Jackson Mayor Horhn vows to tackle city’s blight problem Interim Members of Horhn Administration...
View ArticleBody recovered from the Pearl River: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities recovered a body from the Pearl River. According to Richland Police Department PIO Allison McDonald, authorities received a report on Thursday about a body floating...
View ArticleFirst 100 Days: Mayor Horhn wants Jackson's budget on track
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In an exclusive interview with WJTV 12 News, Jackson Mayor John Horhn said he has a lot on his plate after finishing his first week in office. Horhn credits serving more than...
View ArticleJackson City Council concerned about city's finances
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor John Horhn is trying to figure out where his administration can find money to clean up the capital city. The city needs help with cleaning up blight, trash and...
View ArticleJackson police use new technology to crack down on crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) is using technology to crack down on crime. The technology includes the blue light surveillance cameras and license plate readers. Jackson...
View ArticleJackson Fire Department asks for budget increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson's interim fire chief said his long-term goal is to make sure each fire truck has four fighters on it. The Jackson Fire Department (JFD) is asking Mayor John Horhn for a...
View ArticleCouncilman mows lawn at Chapel Ridge to deter squatters
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson City Councilman took it upon himself on Thursday to clean up an apartment complex. Councilman Vernon Hartley, Ward 5, used his own lawn mowing equipment to improve...
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