08/09/2024
Multiple people were shot Saturday along Interstate 75 in a rural area south of Lexington, authorities said.
Law enforcement said that “numerous people have been shot” in the area of I-75.
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08/09/2024
Jaxson Dart completed his first 24 passes to set Southeastern Conference and school records, finishing 25 of 27 for 377 yards in No. 6 Mississippi’s 52-3 victory over Middle Tennessee State.
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jaxson Dart completed his first 24 passes to set Southeastern Conference and school records, finishing 25 of 27 for 377 yards in No. 6 Mississippi’s 52-3 victory over Middle Te…
08/09/2024
RECALL: Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system.
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is recalling nearly 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks worldwide to fix a software problem that can disable the electronic stability control system. The recall covers certain t…
08/09/2024
JUST IN: A new baseball team will come to Trustmark Park in Pearl.
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – A new baseball team will come to Trustmark Park in Pearl. On Saturday, September 7, officials with Trustmark Park announced that an expansion Frontier League team will c…
08/09/2024
The 2024 season was forecast to be “above-normal,” with as many as 25 named storms.
Sept. 10 is considered to be the “peak” of hurricane season in the Atlantic – so where are all the storms?
07/09/2024
A North Carolina man has been charged with defrauding music streaming services to the tune of $10 million in royalty payments for using artificial intelligence to not only make music but to “listen” to those songs.
Michael Smith allegedly used AI to create songs, then bots to continuously stream those songs, creating millions in fraudulent royalties.
07/09/2024
A 15-year-old has died after being shot inside the bathroom of a Maryland high school Friday, authorities said.
07/09/2024
: Jackson police announced a man has been arrested in connection to the death of his mother.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police announced a man has been arrested in connection to the death of his mother. Detective Tommie Brown said Jerry Banks, 42, was arrested around 11:00 a.m. …
07/09/2024
A Mississippi woman was killed during a crash in Louisiana.
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WJTV) – A Mississippi woman was killed during a crash in Louisiana. The crash occurred on LA Highway 25 near Cypress Road in Washington Parish around 8:30 p.m. on Thur…
07/09/2024
New laws imposing harsher penalties for those involved with the drug are part of broader efforts to combat the destruction it has caused.
On the front lines of this fight are law enforcement officers, and KTAB/KRBC-TV’s Tobin Smith had the opportunity to ride along in their efforts against Fentanyl.
07/09/2024
Gasoline remains at its cheapest levels for this time of year since 2021 and could dip even lower this fall as demand has been soft, production high, and the price of oil remains low.
Gasoline remains at its cheapest levels for this time of year since 2021 and could dip even lower this fall as demand has been soft, production high, and the price of oil remains low.”There a…
07/09/2024
A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said.
A hospitalized patient in Missouri was infected with bird flu despite having had no known contact with dairy cows or other animals associated with an ongoing outbreak, health officials said Friday.…
07/09/2024
For many teenagers, driving is synonymous with freedom, but a recent report reveals that doing so in Mississippi is also correlated to risk.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For many teenagers, driving is synonymous with freedom, but a recent report reveals that doing so in Mississippi is also correlated to risk. Motor vehicle accidents are…
07/09/2024
A Natchez man, who worked as a hospital security guard in Louisiana, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges.
CONCORDIA PARISH, La. (WJTV) – A Natchez man, who worked as a hospital security guard in Louisiana, has been arrested and is facing multiple charges. Investigators with the Concordia Parish S…
07/09/2024
In the U.S., solo dining reservations have risen 29% over the last two years.
Some restaurants are even responding with specialized seating and menus.
07/09/2024
After warning customers of an impending price hike for years, Costco has finally raised its annual membership fees.
When can customers expect the next price hike? The former CFO had previously laid out a possible timeline.
07/09/2024
JUST IN: Starkville police arrested a 16-year-old for allegedly killing a woman and injuring two others after a fight.
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Starkville police arrested a 16-year-old for allegedly killing a woman and injuring two others after a fight. Police said an argument occurred at Brookville Garden …
07/09/2024
It may be hard to believe, but autumn is slowly creeping up, bringing with it one of nature’s most stunning shows: the changing of the leaves.
As for the rest of the country, forecasters are predicting ‘dull’ to ‘typical’ colors.
07/09/2024
A Pakistani man was arrested in Canada this week and accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas.
NEW YORK (AP) — A Pakistani man was arrested in Canada this week and accused of plotting a mass shooting at a Jewish center in Brooklyn on the one-year anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas tha…
07/09/2024
Congrats, Melanie!
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Melanie Christopher was honored during the 2024 NATAS Southeast’s Gold and Silver Circle Awards ceremony. Christopher was inducted by the Southeast Chapter of …
07/09/2024
Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan who were held responsible for a similar tragedy at a school north of Detroit.
Murder charges filed against the father of a 14-year-old boy accused of a Georgia school shooting follow the successful prosecution of two parents in Michigan who were held responsible for a simila…
07/09/2024
WATCH LIVE: Week 2 of Mississippi's college football season is underway! The Sports Zone 12 team is live with a preview of today's games.
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – College football returns to Mississippi for the 2024 season! The Sports Zone team has special coverage ahead of this week’s games. The Sports Zone Saturday show will ai…
07/09/2024
A Silver Alert has been issued for a 34-year-old Jackson woman.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 34-year-old Jackson woman. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Ashley Hayes was last seen on Friday, Au…
07/09/2024
A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals, including miniature horses, goats and chickens, pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and other charges.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A man suspected of going on a three-hour shooting rampage in Northern California and killing 81 animals, including miniature horses, goats and chickens, pleaded not guilty to a…
07/09/2024
An inmate died after an apparent overdose at a prison in Rankin County.
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An inmate died after an apparent overdose at a prison in Rankin County. According to Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) Commissioner Burl Cain, the inc…
07/09/2024
There are plenty of fun events happening in Mississippi this weekend!
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 6-8) around Mississippi.…
07/09/2024
Gulfport police announced a woman was arrested after investigators said she dragged an officer with her vehicle.
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – Gulfport police announced a woman was arrested after investigators said she dragged an officer with her vehicle. The incident occurred just before 3:00 a.m. on Thursd…
07/09/2024
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed a second death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2024.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed a second death from a human case of West Nile Virus in the state in 2024. According to MSDH, the patient in the s…
07/09/2024
A Plantersville woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison for submitting a fraudulent unemployment benefits application to the Mississippi Department of Employment Security.
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – A Plantersville woman was sentenced to more than two years in prison for submitting a fraudulent unemployment benefits application to the Mississippi Department of Employment…
07/09/2024
Velvet buck season will begin on September 13 in Mississippi.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Velvet buck season will begin on September 13, 2024, in Mississippi. On August 1, permits for the season were made available to purchase anywhere hunters can purchase …
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First responders guide deer out of apartment building in New Jersey
DEER RESCUE: Fire fighters and police officers managed to guide a white-tailed deer out of an apartment building in Bayonne, New Jersey, on Tuesday. The officers created a pathway of boards to direct the animal to the exit.
NHC monitoring 3 tropical disturbances in the Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics
ARE THE TROPICS WAKING UP? The NHC is watching 3 disturbances in the Atlantic. Our Tracking the Tropics team has the latest, plus what’s been keeping the tropics quiet recently. https://bit.ly/3MwXTSc
NTSB news conference on fatal bus crash on Sept. 1
WATCH LIVE: The NTSB provides an update on the fatal bus crash in Mississippi.
NTSB provides update on fatal Mississippi bus crash
WATCH LIVE: The NTSB provides an update on the bus crash that killed 7 and injured dozens in Mississippi.
Hurricane Katrina 19th Anniversary
Hurricane Katrina made landfall 19 years ago as a Category 3 storm. What followed was months of devastation and cleanup across Mississippi.
We kick off college football season Thursday with a game in Monroe, LA between ULM and Jackson State. The game starts at 6pm with a 60% chance of scattered storms. Temperatures will fall from the upper 80s to the upper 70s during the game. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
Scattered afternoon storms are back in the forecast starting Wednesday. We will see daily chances of rain through Labor Day weekend. The coverage of rain will be 40% to 50% for the next several days. The storms will dissipate after sunset. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
Conversation with NHC Director Dr. Michael Brennan | Tracking the Tropics
ARE THE TROPICS WAKING UP? Our Tracking the Tropics team sits down with National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan as we enter the peak of hurricane season. https://bit.ly/3WULLPy
7 counties in MS are now under burn bans through September and into October. In our area that includes Adams and Franklin Counties. Don't burn anything outdoors in these dry conditions! wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
The MS Braves will host the Chattanooga Lookouts for a 6 game series starting tonight. The weather will be perfect. The first pitch is at 6:35pm at Trustmark Park. Temps will be in the upper 80s & then fall to the mid 70s by the end of the game. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
Why are the tropics so quiet right now? | Tracking the Tropics
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Why are the tropics so quiet right now? Our team has the answer, plus when we can expect things to start ramping up as we enter the peak of hurricane season. | Use the hashtags #HeyRebecca and #HeyDave in your comment and we'll answer your questions live on stream! https://bit.ly/46RYNSw
Tropical Storm Ernesto expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow | Tracking the Tropics
TRACKING THE TROPICS: Tropical Storm Ernesto is expected to become a hurricane by tomorrow. Here's why it's expected to stay well off the U.S east coast. https://bit.ly/3yF46YO
Tropical Storm Ernesto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean & will pass near the Virgin Islands & Puerto Rico by early Wednesday. Ernesto is then expected to turn to the north & become a hurricane. It may threaten Bermuda by this weekend. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
Tropical Depression #5 has formed in the Atlantic. It will likely become TS Ernesto by Monday. The storm will move through the Virgin Islands and then turn north toward Bermuda by mid week as a category 2 hurricane. It is no threat to us. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
Tropical Storm Debby causes widespread flooding in the Tampa Bay area | Tracking the Tropics
LIVE AERIAL COVERAGE: As Tropical Storm Debby slams the southeast with tropical downpours, our Tracking the Tropics team takes a look at flooding in the Tampa Bay area. https://bit.ly/3WTFggU
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY: Florida's Most Accurate Radar, Wobble Tracker, Live Q&A | Tracking the Tropics
#BREAKING: DEBBY HITS FLORIDA | The "dirty side" of Tropical Storm Debby is lashing the Tampa Bay region with coastal flooding and tornado threats expected to increase in the coming hours. Our #TrackingTheTropics team is live to answer your questions out of the comment section. DEBBY UPDATES: https://bit.ly/3YqcW7e
The Braves and Smokies will finish their series Sunday afternoon at Trustmark Park. Temperatures will be in the lower to mid 90s throughout the game under mostly sunny skies. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
11 am. update on Tropical Depression Four
Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Amanda Holly has the latest on Tropical Depression Four. https://bit.ly/46uvVj5
#DEVELOPING: Track shifts east toward Florida, live storm update | Tracking the Tropics
TRACK SHIFTS EAST TOWARD FLORIDA: Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 has increasing chances of formation this weekend with a cone that now includes portions of central Florida. Our #TrackingTheTropics team is live to answer your #HeyAmanda, #HeyRebecca, or #HeyJB questions. https://8.wfla.com/4dvrIOr
A tropical wave near Puerto Rico will move towards Florida over the next few days. It has a medium, 60% chance of development and could make it into the Gulf of Mexico by early next week. We'll keep you posted. wjtv.com/weather?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WJTV_12_News
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