Extreme weather is all too common in Mississippi. Just this year a major hail storm hit the metro and an F4 tornado devastated Hattiesburg.Incredibly no one was killed in that February twister. ThanksMore>>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:29:03 GMT
A federal judge has set a July 15 sentencing for a former Mississippi state trooper who pleaded guilty to stomping a woman in the Lee County Jail more than five years ago. Christopher Gary Hughes admitted
A federal judge has set a July 15 sentencing for a former Mississippi state trooper who pleaded guilty to stomping a woman in the Lee County Jail more than five years ago. Christopher Gary Hughes admitted
Friday, May 17 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:47:38 GMT
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
Friday, May 17 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:35:17 GMT
The Vicksburg Bridge Commission and the Kansas City Southern Railway have been at odds for eight years on what the railroad will pay to run trains across the Mississippi River on the old U.S. Highway 80
The Vicksburg Bridge Commission and the Kansas City Southern Railway have been at odds for eight years on what the railroad will pay to run trains across the Mississippi River on the old U.S. Highway 80
Friday, May 17 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:31:29 GMT
A 27-year-old former Pontotoc church youth minister faces four counts of sexual contacts with a minor female. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Jaysen Hogue was arrested Tuesday and posted
A 27-year-old former Pontotoc church youth minister faces four counts of sexual contacts with a minor female. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Jaysen Hogue was arrested Tuesday and posted
Friday, May 17 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:24:59 GMT
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss. Bill Skinner, CEO of VT Halter Marine, says in a news release that the dry dock is part of an
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss. Bill Skinner, CEO of VT Halter Marine, says in a news release that the dry dock is part of an
Friday, May 17 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:19:54 GMT
Head Start records, some of which contained personal information, have been stolen from the Jackson County Civic Action Committee Inc.'s office in Moss Point. Head Start spokeswoman Hannah Donegan says
Head Start records, some of which contained personal information, have been stolen from the Jackson County Civic Action Committee Inc.'s office in Moss Point. Head Start spokeswoman Hannah Donegan says
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:27 GMT
The handles of women's handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet flush.Researchers in Britain swabbed handbags and items inside of them and found hand cream carries more germs
The handles of women's handbags are contaminated with more bacteria than the average toilet flush.Researchers in Britain swabbed handbags and items inside of them and found hand cream carries more germs
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:27 GMT
If you're looking forward to spending hot summer days by the pool, this may change your mind. Researchers looked at samples of pool filter water and found 58 percent of the samples tested positive for
If you're looking forward to spending hot summer days by the pool, this may change your mind. Researchers looked at samples of pool filter water and found 58 percent of the samples tested positive for
Monday, May 20 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-05-20 12:49:09 GMT
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted a motion from St. Dominic Health Systems.
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted a motion from St. Dominic Health Systems. The high court is dismissing the appeal that the hospital did not have a binding contract to buy an outpatient surgery
Friday, May 17 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:22:56 GMT
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
Florida Highway Patrol officials say they have arrested an inmate who escaped from a Mississippi state work camp. They also arrested the woman they say helped him flee.
Columbus police say a man wanted in the shooting death of a 29-year-old man has turned himself in. Nineteen-year-old Derrick D. Nelson, of Columbus, faces a murder charge in the shooting death of Willie Hood Jr. The shooting...
Experts say the officer who killed a Long Island college student and a home invasion suspect on Friday was confronted with a split-second choice.
The college student was being held in a headlock by a masked intruder with a loaded gun to her head, police said. Then the gunman took aim at an officer.
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
When Lindsay Carter heard on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, she gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little left of the community Carter had called...
Commuters who manage to make it from southwest Connecticut to New York City for work should consider staying in the Big Apple all week as crews begin rebuilding 2,000 feet of track following a commuter train...
Connecticut commuters endured slow trips to work Monday following last week's train collision that that injured 72 people and disrupted rail service into New York City.
The Supreme Court will decide if government whistleblower protection applies to employees of a privately-held contractor or the subcontractor of a publicly-held company.
The Supreme Court will decide if government whistleblower protection applies to employees of a privately-held contractor or the subcontractor of a publicly-held company.
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.
It could be an anxious wait of up to two months for people in a small Florida city to find out who won the highest Powerball jackpot in history: an estimated $590.5 million.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:47:43 GMT
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing continues to grow. The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the game for 45 lotteries including Louisiana's, said Friday the jackpot climbs to
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing continues to grow. The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the game for 45 lotteries including Louisiana's, said Friday the jackpot climbs to
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:57:45 GMT
Police have made an arrest in connection with a series of bomb threats at Clinton high school. Friday, Monday and Tuesday, students were forced to evacuate the school as it was searched by police
CLINTON - Police have made an arrest in connection with a series of bomb threats at Clinton high school.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:55:43 GMT
June 12th will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights' Leader Medgar Evers. He was gunned down in front of his home in West Jackson. On Thursday, a wreath laying ceremony was held
JACKSON - June 12th will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights' Leader Medgar Evers. On Thursday, a wreath laying ceremony was held in front of his west Jackson home.
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:23 AM EDT2013-05-12 04:23:57 GMT
It's National Travel and Tourism week in the United States. We learned this week that more and more people are visiting Jackson on vacation. The year 2012 was a great year for the tourism industry in
JACKSON - It's National Travel and Tourism week in the United States. We learned this week that more and more people are visiting Jackson on vacation. The year 2012 was a great year for the tourism industry in
Friday, May 10 2013 8:30 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:30:24 GMT
Students at Key Elementary celebrated an important milestone Friday. The MCT2 Test is next week and students and staff geared up for the big test with a motivational pep rally. The rally included an
JACKSON - Students at Key Elementary celebrated an important milestone Friday.
Friday, May 10 2013 8:13 PM EDT2013-05-11 00:13:18 GMT
A local father is committed to helping his daughter and others with "Down Syndrome", but he needs your help. "Run Up For Downs" is a race that's happening Saturday. The kids fun run starts at 5:30pm
RIDGELAND - A local father is committed to helping his daughter and others with "Down Syndrome", but he needs your help.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 8:10 PM EDT2013-05-09 00:10:45 GMT
Representative George Flaggs is the projected winner of the democratic mayoral primary race in Vicksburg. He came in with 2,687 votes at 50.11%. He narrowly escaped a runoff race with Linda Fondren.
VICKSBURG - Representative George Flaggs is the projected winner of the Democratic mayoral primary race in Vicksburg. He came in with 2,687 votes at 50.11%. He narrowly escaped a runoff race with Linda Fondren.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:07 AM EDT2013-05-08 05:07:17 GMT
Clinton's mayoral primaries are underway. There are 3 Republican hopefuls and 2 Democratic candidates. Running on the democratic side are Rodney Carter, Sr. and Jerry Kerner. The winner of Tuesday's
CLINTON - Democratic projected winner Rodney Carter, Sr. is projected to face Republican projected winner Phil Fisher next month in the mayoral general election.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 1:05 AM EDT2013-05-08 05:05:58 GMT
The most contested race Tuesday is in the Democratic primary for the Jackson mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Harvey Johnson is facing 10 Democratic challengers on Tuesday's ballot. They include Jonathan
JACKSON - Mayor Harvey Johnson concedes defeat in Tuesday's Jackson mayoral primary. Two candidates advance to a mayoral runoff election.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:47:29 GMT
There are two candidates wanting the top seat in Pearl's city hall. Incumbent Mayor Brad Rogers and challenger Keith Dennis. Current Mayor Brad Rogers has been the Mayor of Pearl since 2009. Rogers
PEARL - Incumbent Mayor Brad Rogers is the projected winner of the Pearl mayoral primary over challenger Keith Dennis.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:21 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:21:47 GMT
Longtime Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is being challenged in the Republican primary by Madison County Supervisor John Bell Crosby. The last time Hawkins Butler was opposed was in 1993. News Channel
MADISON - Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler is the projected winner of the Republican primary over Madison County Supervisor John Bell Crosby.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 12:21 AM EDT2013-05-08 04:21:14 GMT
Counting the ballots
There are 3 Democratic Republican hopefuls and 2 Republican candidates in the Canton mayoral primaries. Incumbent Canton Mayor William Truly faces Arnel Bolden, former Canton Mayor Fred Esco, Jr. and
CANTON - There are 3 Democratic Republican hopefuls and 2 Republican candidates in the mayoral primaries.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:09:42 GMT
A day before a Mississippi man on death row is scheduled to be executed for murdering two college students, attorneys for the convict filed suit with the State Supreme court, asking for a stay of
A stay of execution has been granted by the Mississippi Supreme Court for Willie Jerome Manning. This happens the same day as the supposed execution -- just hours before he was to die by lethal injection.
Monday, May 6 2013 1:13 AM EDT2013-05-06 05:13:26 GMT
The State of Mississippi is scheduled to execute death row inmate Willie Manning on Tuesday. He's been seeking a review of his case saying new technology available through DNA testing would prove his
JACKSON - The State of Mississippi is scheduled to execute death row inmate Willie Manning on Tuesday. The Department of Justice says the FBI and reviewing DNA and evidence in the capital murder case.
Sunday, May 5 2013 12:28 AM EDT2013-05-05 04:28:20 GMT
During Saturday's funeral service for Kevin Monzon, family, friends, teammates and those who knew him reflected on his life. Monzon was engaged to be married, and had already secured a minister. It
CRYSTAL SPRINGS - During Saturday's funeral service for Kevin Monzon, family, friends, teammates and those who knew him reflected on his life.
Friday, May 3 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-04 00:47:09 GMT
Wednesday, May 01, 2013, approximately 1:30 pm, the Ridgeland Police Department made two arrests in the recent armed robbery of the Red Roof Inn. Investigators were able to develop a suspect as the gunman
RIDGELAND - Ridgeland Police Department made two arrests in the recent armed robbery of the Red Roof Inn.
Friday, May 3 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-03 21:29:58 GMT
An Alabama woman has been arrested for kidnapping a girl from her school in rural east Mississippi. According to the Kemper county sheriff, the woman was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon
An Alabama woman has been arrested for kidnapping a girl from her school in rural east Mississippi. According to the Kemper county sheriff, the woman was taken into custody Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday, May 2 2013 8:17 PM EDT2013-05-03 00:17:52 GMT
G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center employees are once again being delayed a paycheck. They received a memo May 1st stating they wouldn't be getting paid on their scheduled pay date, Friday May 3rd. There
CANTON - G. A. Carmichael Family Health Center employees are once again being delayed a paycheck. They received a memo May 1st stating they wouldn't be getting paid on their scheduled pay date, Friday May 3rd. There
Wednesday, May 1 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-02 00:53:58 GMT
A fallen officer is remembered in Pearl Wednesday, one year after being gunned down in the line of duty. It was one year ago Wednesday that Pearl Police Detective Mike Walter was killed in the line of
PEARL - A fallen officer is remembered Wednesday, one year after being gunned down in the line of duty.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:12:06 GMT
Authorities are looking for 6-year-old Jashayla Markayia Hopson; she was abducted from Kemper Elementary School around noon yesterday.
We're following breaking news at this hour… The Mississippi Highway Patrol has issued an Amber Alert. Authorities are looking for 6-year-old Jashayla Markayia Hopson. She was abducted from Kemper Elementary
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:37 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:37:42 GMT
Governor Phil Bryant, officials from GE Aviation and state and local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company's new 344,000-square-foot composites manufacturing facility in
Governor Phil Bryant, officials from GE Aviation and state and local leaders gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the company's new 344,000-square-foot composites manufacturing facility in
Sunday, April 28 2013 12:25 AM EDT2013-04-28 04:25:41 GMT
Mississippi is home to a population with the highest rates of heart disease and diabetes in the country.
JACKSON - Mississippi is home to a population with the highest rates of heart disease and diabetes in the country. Reversing that trend is a goal for Governor Phil Bryant (R-MS) who emphasized personal responsibility when it comes to nutrition and exercise.
Thursday, April 25 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-04-26 00:29:32 GMT
Joshua Coffee, 21, and Willie Willis, 20, are each charged with manslaughter. They made their first court appearance in Vicksburg Municipal Court Thursday afternoon. Police say the two men were at Willis'
Joshua Coffee, 21, and Willie Willis, 20, are each charged with manslaughter. They made their first court appearance in Vicksburg Municipal Court Thursday afternoon. Police say the two men were at Willis'
Wednesday, April 24 2013 9:03 PM EDT2013-04-25 01:03:04 GMT
The Rankin County District Attorney says he's closed an investigation into the school superintendent and a county supervisor. Rankin County D.A. Michael Guest says Principal Tanza Brown, who is the daughter
RANKIN COUNTY - District Attorney Michael Guest says he's closed an investigation into the school superintendent and a county supervisor.
Wednesday, April 24 2013 8:27 PM EDT2013-04-25 00:27:51 GMT
A Jackson education hospital pays tribute to the people and families who make the priceless gift in the name of science and medicine. U.M.C. held a ceremony Wednesday recognizing the individuals who will
JACKSON - An education hospital pays tribute to the people and families who make the priceless gift in the name of science and medicine.
Tuesday, April 23 2013 1:12 PM EDT2013-04-23 17:12:31 GMT
A federal official says the man charged with sending poison letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a Mississippi judge has been released from jail. Jeff Woodfin, chief deputy with the
A federal official says the man charged with sending poison letters to President Barack Obama, a U.S. senator and a Mississippi judge has been released from jail. Jeff Woodfin, chief deputy with the
Friday, April 19 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-04-19 14:19:12 GMT
A Mississippi man accused of mailing letters with suspected ricin to national leaders believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market and claimed "various parties within
A Mississippi man accused of mailing letters with suspected ricin to national leaders believed he had uncovered a conspiracy to sell human body parts on the black market and claimed "various parties within
Tuesday, April 16 2013 12:08 AM EDT2013-04-16 04:08:03 GMT
Two explosions have injured at least a half dozen people at the Boston Marathon.
A pair of explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon have injured at least a half-dozen people, according to witnesses. Television footage showed smoke rising from the scene. The race goes from
Sunday, April 7 2013 12:57 AM EDT2013-04-07 04:57:15 GMT
Congratulations is in order Saturday night for a member of the WJTV News Channel 12 family. Our videographer Justin Burks married the love of his life Saturday afternoon in downtown Jackson at Union Station. Justin
JACKSON - WJTV videographer Justin Burks married the love of his life Saturday afternoon in downtown Jackson at Union Station.
Thursday, April 4 2013 8:38 PM EDT2013-04-05 00:38:01 GMT
Yellow crime tape surrounds the JPD Headquarters in downtown Jackson after a shooting occurred this evening around 6. Assistant Chief Lee Vance will not confirm any details, but our crew saw paramedics
Yellow crime tape surrounds the JPD Headquarters in downtown Jackson after a shooting occurred this evening around 6. Assistant Chief Lee Vance will not confirm any details, but our crew saw paramedics
Friday, April 26 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-04-26 14:57:33 GMT
Extreme weather is all too common in Mississippi. Just this year a major hail storm hit the metro and an F4 tornado devastated Hattiesburg.Incredibly no one was killed in that February twister. Thanks
Extreme weather is all too common in Mississippi. Just this year a major hail storm hit the metro and an F4 tornado devastated Hattiesburg.Incredibly no one was killed in that February twister. Thanks
Thursday, February 14 2013 5:32 PM EST2013-02-14 22:32:08 GMT
Last year, 350 trucks carrying radioactive material passed through Mississippi. By law, trucking companies must notify the state before bringing dangerous cargo onto our highways. It is the Mississippi
Last year, 350 trucks carrying radioactive material passed through Mississippi. By law, trucking companies must notify the state before bringing dangerous cargo onto our highways. It is the Mississippi
A top American military officer says Pakistan has taken steps to prevent fertilizers made in Pakistan from being used for roadside bombs targeting American troops in Afghanistan.
A top American military officer says Pakistan has taken steps to prevent fertilizers made in Pakistan from being used for roadside bombs targeting American troops in Afghanistan.
Tensions between Germany and Hungary have flared over remarks by the two countries' leaders, including references to Hitler's occupation of the eastern European country in 1944 and an irritated German...
Tensions between Germany and Hungary have flared over remarks by the two countries' leaders, including references to Hitler's occupation of the eastern European country in 1944 and an irritated German government...
Witnesses say police in Uganda forcibly entered the offices of an independent newspaper to search for evidence against an army general who questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son succeed him.
Ugandan police disabled an independent newspaper's printing press after forcibly entering its premises to look for evidence against an army general who recently questioned the president's alleged plan to have his son...
Iraqi officials say two car bombings in the southern city of Basra have killed at least 10 people and wounded 27.
A wave of attacks killed at least 79 people in Shiite and Sunni areas of Iraq on Monday, officials said, pushing the death toll over the past week to more than 200 and extending one of the most sustained bouts of sectarian...
Egyptian officials say dozens of military and police armored vehicles have crossed into Sinai, beefing up the security presence in the volatile peninsula five days after suspected militants kidnapped six policemen...
Dozens of Egyptian military and police armored vehicles crossed into Sinai on Monday, beefing up the security presence in the volatile peninsula five days after suspected militants kidnapped six policemen and a border guard...
The Supreme Court says a woman can seek lawyers' fees from the government even though her lawsuit over damage she said was caused by a vaccine was ruled untimely.
The Supreme Court says a woman can seek lawyers' fees from the government even though her lawsuit over damage she said was caused by a vaccine was ruled untimely.
The Supreme Court will decide if government whistleblower protection applies to employees of a privately-held contractor or the subcontractor of a publicly-held company.
The Supreme Court will decide if government whistleblower protection applies to employees of a privately-held contractor or the subcontractor of a publicly-held company.
The Supreme Court is taking a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open meetings in an upstate New York town.
The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispute over prayers used to open public meetings.
An international aid organization is appealing for more funds to help Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Jordan, saying warmer weather will increase health risks due to lack of shelter, water and basic sanitation.
Syrian government forces pushed deeper into a strategic opposition-held town near the Lebanese border Monday, battling rebels in fierce street fighting, state-media reported. An activist group said at least 23 elite fighters...
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of...
Former general Thein Sein on Monday becomes the first Myanmar president to be welcomed to the White House in almost 47 years, crowning a dramatic diplomatic rehabilitation for his nation after years of international...
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is aiming this week to pass a landmark immigration bill to secure the border and offer citizenship to millions, setting up a high-stakes debate on the Senate floor.
