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VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police are investigating after a person was shot in the leg. The Vicksburg Daily News reported police responded to the scene just before 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 19 on Grove Street and 2nd North Street. There's no word on the victim's condition as of Friday, October 20. Police have [...]

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 (October 20-22) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Blender Concert Series & Birthday Celebration - Jackson - Friday Disco with the Devil - Jackson - Friday Classics in [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 19-year-old Jones College student accused of killing a Jackson State University (JSU) student appeared in court on Friday, October 20 for his initial hearing. A judge denied bond for Joshua Brown, of Columbia, Mississippi. He was charged with murder in connection to the death of Jaylen Burns. Brown was also [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Texas man is pleading for help to find his three dogs after his white truck was stolen from the Walmart on Greenway Drive in Jackson. Dalton Vicar said he went inside the business to buy a few items on Wednesday, October 18. When he returned to his truck, the vehicle [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Police Department (JPD) held a swearing ceremony and introduced a new tool for officers to use when patrolling. On Friday, Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade welcomed back former JPD officers. The department also introduced a new GPS launcher system called "Starchaser." The device allows officers to launch a tag [...]

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland police arrested a man after a standoff early Thursday morning. The standoff happened in the 500 block of Lakeview Cove. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said the suspect, Eric McLain, fired several shots and struck a neighboring trailer. A warrant was obtained for his arrest. Myers said McLain was arrested [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A 19-year-old Jones College student has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a Jackson State student. Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said Joshua Brown, of Columbia, is being held at the Hinds County Detention Center. Brown was booked into the jail early Thursday morning. A bench warrant [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The father of the Jackson State student, who was shot and killed on campus, spoke to WJTV 12 News after an arrest was made in the case. Jaylen Burns was a well-known leader in the Jackson State University (JSU) community. He was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. He [...]

UPDATE: The Oct. 19 hearing has been canceled after Richard Allen's defense team announced they have withdrawn from the case. A new trial date will be set as Richard Allen no longer has legal counsel meaning the previously scheduled trial date of Jan. 8, 2024, has been vacated. ALLEN COUNTY, Ind. -- On Thursday afternoon, [...]

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County District 2 Supervisor David Archie is appealing a judge's ruling that dismissed his election challenge lawsuit. Archie is appealing to the Mississippi Supreme Court. Special Judge Barry Ford dismissed Archie’s lawsuit on Thursday, September 28. The court dismissed the lawsuit with judicial prejudice because it was outside the [...]