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Mississippi Baptist Medical Center loses power from Entergy
JACKSON, Miss. — The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center lost power from Entergy Tuesday night. According to Caroline Gillard, the public relations coordinator for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, generators switched on immediately, and the hospital was running on another energy feed. Gillard said hospital leaders are currently taking additional...
Stolen vehicles recovered in Jackson salvage yard
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Several stolen vehicles were recovered in Jackson on Tuesday, July 2. Jackson police said they received a call round 11:00 a.m. regarding a stolen vehicle. The Auto Task Force, made up of Jackson police and Capitol police, responded. Investigators said they were able to track the stolen vehicle to Auto Plus […]
City attorney gives update on efforts to tear down Hotel O
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – Whether it has been appealed to a higher court could complicate matters when it comes to an order to tear down a dilapidated North Jackson hotel. City Attorney Drew Martin told the Jackson City Council on Tuesday that he will submit a plan to tear down Hotel O to Municipal Court Judge Jeff Reynolds in a matter of days.
JA standouts are transferring to Germantown
MADISON, Miss. — Mike and Mason Williams, who starred at Jackson Academy, are now transferring to Germantown High School. The two brothers are sons of JSU head basketball coach and NBA Champion Mo Williams. They led JA to a 36-1 record and their first overall MAIS title since 2006 this past season. Now they will join one of the top players in the country in the 2026 class in Sam Funchess at Germantown.
Exclusive: Mother seeking justice after losing two sons to gun violence
RANKIN CO., Miss. (WLBT) - A grieving mother is seeking justice and transparency from law enforcement in Rankin and Hinds County after the shooting death of her two sons. Cameron Horne-Crook, 14, and Bryson Horne, 20, were shot and killed less than a month apart. Violet Horne admits that these...
Livingston development moves forward after heated discussion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new development that’s designed to attract young professionals to Jackson is moving forward, but not without controversy. Developers are ready to move into the next phase of the Village at Livingston Place project. In a 4-2 vote and a one abstention, the Jackson City Council voted to move forward with […]
Jackson DUI suspect wants evidence thrown out in case
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The woman accused of killing two people in a DUI crash in Jackson last year wants the court to throw out evidence about her alleged intoxication. According to court documents, Jada Kelly’s lawyer wants to suppress the results of a breathalyzer test taken the day of the crash. Investigators said Kelly […]
First Alert Forecast: heat stress potential continues through mid-week
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – TODAY: Today could be the hottest day so far this year. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to near 100-degrees. Heat indices will run higher in the 100s so use caution when spending long periods of time outdoors. Our weather will stay warm overnight with lows in the upper 70s under a mainly clear sky.
Mississippi man pleads guilty in Arkansas to threatening US judge, federal officer
A Mississippi man has pleaded guilty to threatening a United States judge and federal law enforcement officer, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas.
New leadership named for the Jackson City Council
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There’s new leadership on the Jackson City Council. On Tuesday, July 2, Councilwoman Virgi Lindsay, Ward 7, was named the new president, and Councilman Brian Grizzell, Ward 4, was named the new vice president. Lindsay and Grizzell will be the president and the vice president for the next year. Former Council […]
Jackson City Council approves moving printing department out of former Welty Library
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Welty Library is one step closer to being torn down, following a vote by the Jackson City Council. On Tuesday, the council voted on emergency items to remove its printing department out of the basement of Welty. The contracts included one with Get-Comm, Inc.,...
Pedestrian injured after being hit on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle in Jackson. The incident occurred on Interstate 55 near Canton Mart Road on Tuesday, July 2. Detective Tommie Brown said the pedestrian was treated for a head injury. He said the pedestrian is expected to be okay. Investigators said the driver […]
WJTV’s Melanie Christopher to be inducted into Silver Circle
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Melanie Christopher will be honored during the NATAS Southeast’s Gold and Silver Circle Awards ceremony. Christopher will be inducted by the Southeast Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) into the Silver Circle. To be eligible for the Silver Circle, one must have 25 […]
Emergency motion judgment filed against Dau Mabil’s wife
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The brother of Dau Mabil has filed an emergency motion judgment against Karissa Bowley, who is the wife of Dau. Dau was found deceased in the Pearl River in Lawrence County in April 2024 after he disappeared in Jackson in March 2024. Bul Mabil, Dau’s brother, asked the Hinds County Chancery […]
Belhaven University earns top Military Friendly School Award
JACKSON, Miss, (WJTV) – Leaders with Belhaven University announced that the college has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly School designation for its long history of supporting the U.S. Military in their pursuit of higher education. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey, and 537 schools earned awards level designations in Gold, Silver, and Bronze. Belhaven University […]
Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’
When the Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters gave out its 45th annual awards this June, Thacker Mountain Radio Hour was well represented. Tim Lee, who serves as Thacker’s production director, shared the Music Composition (Contemporary) Award with his wife – and bandmate – Susan. The couple, who record and tour under the name, Bark, […] The post Tim and Susan Lee earn MIAL award for new album, ‘LOUD’ appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Huey Magoo’s opens Flowood location
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – A new restaurant is now open in the City of Flowood! Huey Magoo’s Flowood features an outdoor patio and a double drive-thru. This is the fourth of 20 Huey Magoo’s locations, joining McComb, Pearl and Brookhaven, that will be opening throughout Mississippi and Alabama under franchisee Buddy Powell, Stacy Powell, their daughter […]
UMMC participates in trauma drug study aimed at saving lives
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A trauma drug study aims to save the lives of patients following severe injuries. The drugs are calcium and vasopressin. According to doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC), vasopressin also helps platelets work better, which can help blood clots form more quickly. “This can both help stop bleeding […]
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