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- President Trump announces the US will not strike Iran before the November midterm electionson October 9, 2026 at 6:15 am
President Donald Trump revealed indirect talks with Iran and pledged not to resume military strikes before the U.S. midterm elections, as voter concerns over the conflict persist.
- Hayden Panettiere's ex gets legal status to protect their daughter's inheritanceon October 9, 2026 at 5:51 am
A California court has granted Wladimir Klitschko legal authority to protect his 11-year-old daughter Kaya's inheritance following her mother Hayden Panettiere's death.
- Woman murdered by Christa Pike remembered as 'computer geek' with nurturing hearton October 9, 2026 at 5:15 am
Who was Colleen Slemmer, the 19-year-old murdered by Christa Pike in 1995?
- 2026 midterm election: Which states allow mail-in voting?on October 9, 2026 at 5:00 am
From 21 states in 2000 to 37 today, mail-in voting has become more accessible across the country. See which states have changed their policies.
- Tracking Hurricane Isaias: Latest models and potential effects on Mississippion October 9, 2026 at 4:57 am
Hurricane Isaias is surging toward the Gulf Coast. See the latest models and the storm's potential effects on Mississippi.
- Isaias nearing major hurricane status hours before landfallon October 9, 2026 at 4:35 am
Isaias became a category 2 hurricane Thursday night: here's what you need to know.
WJTV 12 News
- The 167th Mississippi State Fair opens in Jacksonby Thao Ta on October 8, 2026 at 8:59 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 167th Mississippi State Fair opened to the public on October 8, 2026. From rides to food to entertainment, the fair draws crowds from near and far. “It's great. It's been so much fun. We've gotten to ride a lot of rides […]
- Bonds set for 3 suspects in fatal Yazoo City shootingby Tommy West on October 8, 2026 at 8:22 pm
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo City Police Chief Joseph Daughtry announced bonds have been set for three suspects charged in connection to a fatal shooting. The shooting occurred in the area of East 4th Street just after 1:30 a.m. on October 4, […]
- Shoppers flock to Canton Flea Market at Courthouse Squareby Marie Mennefield on October 8, 2026 at 7:44 pm
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Canton Flea Market drew shoppers and vendors to the Canton Courthouse Square District on October 8, 2026. The square transforms twice a year into one of Mississippi's biggest shopping destinations. For many, the Canton […]
- MDOT encourages marine traffic to shelter ahead of Isaiasby Sethanie Smith on October 8, 2026 at 3:53 pm
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - As Hurricane Isaias nears the Gulf Coast, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) encouraged boaters to move their vessels inland. MDOT officials advised any boats that need to shelter on the back bay or need […]
- MEMA, Entergy prepare for Hurricane Isaias impactsby Cameron Smith on October 8, 2026 at 3:47 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) urged residents to prepare for Hurricane Isaias. Isaias was forecast to intensify rapidly and bring strong winds and a life-threatening storm surge to the Florida Panhandle, […]
- Court denies rehearing for woman on Mississippi's death rowby Kaitlin Howell on October 8, 2026 at 2:51 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Supreme Court on October 8, 2026, denied, without comment, death row inmate Lisa Jo Chamberlin’s motion for rehearing. The motion for rehearing was filed in response to the Mississippi Supreme Court’s […]
Jackson Free Press Stories
- Women-Founded Nonprofit Acquires Jackson Free Press Assetsby Kimberly Griffin, Mississippi Free Press on May 31, 2022 at 5:09 pm
(Jackson, Miss.) The Mississippi Journalism and Education Group board of directors is proud to announce that it recently completed the acquisition of the journalism assets of the Jackson Free Press. The JFP has served Jackson, Mississippi, and […]
- New CSET Atrium Dedication and College of Business Donation at JSU, MSU ERDC Dayby Dustin Cardon on April 21, 2022 at 2:04 pm
Jackson State University President Thomas K. Hudson, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement Gwendolyn Caples and College of Science, Engineering and Technology Dean Wilbur Walters recently held a ceremony to unveil the Brigadier […]
- Mississippi Welfare Agency Ex-Director Faces New Chargesby Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press on April 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A former Mississippi Department of Human Services director has been indicted on 20 additional felony charges tied to allegations that he participated in misusing money that was supposed to help some of the poorest people in […]
- Education Company Leaders Plead Guilty to Federal Chargesby Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press on April 21, 2022 at 1:57 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A mother and son who ran a for-profit education company have pleaded guilty to improperly obtaining millions of dollars from the Mississippi Department of Education by submitting false documents about schools they operated. […]
- Jackson Police Are Short-Staffed, Assistant Chief Sayson April 19, 2022 at 1:33 pm
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — An assistant chief says the police department in Mississippi's largest city is short-staffed, and recruitment and retention are big challenges. Joseph Wade of Jackson Police Department discussed staffing levels Monday during […]
- Amid False 2020 Claims, GOP States Eye Voting System Upgradeby Jonathan Mattise and Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press on April 15, 2022 at 3:36 pm
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — For years, Tennessee Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro’s call to require the state’s voting infrastructure to include a paper record of each ballot cast has been batted down in the Republican-dominated […]
