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DURANT, Miss. (WJTV) – Residents in Durant called on elected officials and law enforcement to take stronger action following a series of shootings in their community. The residents said they …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The mother of Tasia Fortune, a young woman whose body was found hanging behind a vacant Jackson home, is demanding answers weeks after an autopsy was performed on her …

SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – After a violent weekend in Simpson County, the community came together for a prayer event on September 3, 2026. Hand in hand, families with young children, law …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A special meeting was held at Jackson City Hall on August 27, 2026, to get input from residents about next year’s budget. For some Jackson residents at the meeti…

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A high school athlete is showing she can pretty much do anything as long as she puts her mind and her heart to it. Kennedy Jefferson is a member of the Mississippi Trac…

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – The Pearl police chief is sharing more details after a teenager’s alleged violent crime spree led to an arrest, an escape attempt and adult felony charges. Pearl Police …

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – A program is helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities thrive in the community. One Hope, a day center for those with intellectual and developmental di…

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The long-debated parking meter contract and the Mayes Street bridge closure were among the top issues city leaders discussed at the Jackson City Council meeting on Jul…

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – After a wreck that changed her life, a young woman from Hazlehurst is working to break the stigma surrounding mental health. WJTV 12 News’ Thao Ta sat down with …

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) –While school is out, a program in the capital city is teaching young boys and girls the fundamentals of golfing. The Grove Park Junior Golf Clinic helps educate the next gene…