Music News
Rankin County deputy in critical condition after crash
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County sheriff's deputy is in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Brandon. The crash happened around 3:42 p.m. on Highway 80 near...
20h ago
Jackson judge hosts back-to-school drive for students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County Court judge is putting his best foot forward to ensure every child has a successful school year. Hinds County Court Judge Yemi Kings said it is important to feed into the future of the city's youth. He emphasized ...
22h ago
DJ Drama - 2026 XXL Freshman Interview and More
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Local News
Fatal two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 49 kills driver
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed Saturday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 49, according to local authorities. Officers with the Hattiesburg Police Department responded around 1:27 p.m. to the 6900 block of U.S. Hwy 49 ...
19h ago
Rankin County deputy in critical condition after crash
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Rankin County sheriff's deputy is in critical condition at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) following a two-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon in Brandon. The crash happened around 3:42 p.m. on Highway 80 near...
20h ago
Jackson judge hosts back-to-school drive for students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Hinds County Court judge is putting his best foot forward to ensure every child has a successful school year. Hinds County Court Judge Yemi Kings said it is important to feed into the future of the city's youth. He emphasized ...
22h ago
WJTV to become home of Mississippi's CW and 12 News
Beginning August 1, 2026, WJTV will proudly become the new home of Mississippi's CW, alongside expanded Local News to better serve the community. This transition marks an exciting new chapter for WJTV as we expand our commitment to local programming wi...
Jul 25, 2026
MDE responds to digital wallet concerns
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Last week, WJTV 12 News informed you about teachers' frustrations with the Mississippi Department of Education's (MDE) new ClassWallet system for distributing classroom supply funds. MDE is working to address those concerns and ...
Jul 24, 2026
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