Byron Brown, WJTV 12 News

Byron Brown

WJTV 12 News

Jackson, MS, United States

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How the Smith Robertson School became a Jackson museum

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – It was a structure built in 1894. The purpose: to educate African Americans in the Jackson community. Today, the former school tells the story of Jackson’s past. The Smith Robertson Museum was once known as the West Jackson Colored School, but the facility was bought by a man who would name […] → Read More

Mother, son killed in Holmes County shooting

HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A shooting in Holmes County claimed the lives of a mother and her 16-year-old son on Friday, January 20. Another son was also injured in the shooting. Sheriff Willie March said the shooting happened around 4:30 p.m. on Highway 12 just outside of Durant. A 37-year-old woman, her 16-year-old son […] → Read More

One dead, two injured in Carthage shooting

LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person is dead and two people were injured after what law enforcement is considering a domestic dispute in Leake County. According to Sheriff Randy Atkinson, the shooting happened before 5:30 p.m. in the city limits of Carthage. The sheriff said the unidentified shooter shot his wife and a man. […] → Read More

Mississippi Insight Special Edition: The Economy

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News’ Byron Brown will host a special edition of Mississippi Insight on the economy. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann, Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Commissioner Willie Simmons and Scott Waller with the Mississippi Economic Council will talk about the state of the economy and where we’re headed next. The show […] → Read More

WATCH: WJTV 12 News hosts Hinds County Sheriff Debate

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Marshand Crisler and Tyree Jones are hoping to gain the people’s vote on Tuesday, November 23– to do so, they talked about crime. Crisler has formed a gun suppression unit to get guns and weapons off the streets and jails “One of the things that we have been dedicated to doing […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More

Jackson and state leaders face lawsuit over lead in city’s drinking water

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba and a prominent attorney traded jabs over a looming lawsuit about the city’s water system. The city is being sued by people claiming the city and state officials allowed dangerous levels of lead contamination in the water. The lawsuit was filed by two local attorneys and […] → Read More

Focused on Solutions: One-on-one with Mayor Lumumba on Jackson’s crime crisis

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – When it comes to fighting crime in Jackson, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba has his hands full. So far, more than 50 homicides have been reported in the city in 2021. Bringing communities together has been a challenge for the mayor. “What we have witnessed is a community in trauma, and when […] → Read More

FEMA issues public notice on assistance for winter storms

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – According to FEMA, a public notice is now available on the agency’s website that addresses its intention to reimburse eligible applicants in 31 Mississippi counties and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians for costs to repair or replace facilities damaged by the Feb. 11-19 winter storms. The notice is now posted […] → Read More

Alligator Hunting Season to open on Aug. 27 in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) announced the 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season will open at 12:00 p.m. on August 27. The season will continue through 12:00 p.m. on September 6. The application process for the 960 available permits will begin at 10:00 a.m. June 1 and […] → Read More

NTSB files preliminary report on fatal plane crash that killed four in Hattiesburg

WASHINGTON D.C. (KFDX/KJTL) — The National Transportation Safety Board has filed its initial report on the plane crash that killed three Wichita Falls residents and one person on the ground in Hattiesburg, MS. On May 4, 2021, URHCS Dr. Louis Provenza, Anna Calhoun and Harper Provenza, all of Wichita Falls, died after the plane was […] → Read More

Jones Co. Sheriff’s Office warns neighbors about phone scam

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County deputies said they’ve received reports about a male caller trying to scam neighbors. The scammer told neighbors there is a warrant for their arrest, and they need to pay restitution or face arrest. Investigators said the scammer is identifying himself as a Jones County deputy. Leaders said the […] → Read More

Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit to perform at Brandon Amphitheater

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, Red Mountain Entertainment announced Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit will perform at the Brandon Amphitheater this year. They will be joined by special guests Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and Brittney Spencer on Friday, October 8. The concert starts at 8:00 p.m. Tickets will go on sale […] → Read More

Mexico tops 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, 4th country to do so

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico passed the 100,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, becoming only the fourth country to do so amid concerns about the lingering physical and psychological scars on survivors. José Luis Alomía Zegarra, Mexico’s director of epidemiology, announced late Thursday that Mexico had 100,104 confirmed COVID-19 deaths, behind only the United States, Brazil […] → Read More

‘Tiger King’ star Jeff Lowe accused of inhumane treatment, violating Endangered Species Act

The Justice Department filed a complaint Thursday accusing “Tiger King” star Jeffrey Lowe and his wife, Lauren of violating the Endangered Species Act. → Read More

Jackson State’s acting president on Deion Sanders hire, university’s COVID-19 response

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – 2020 has seen many changes, including a big one for Jackson State University (JSU). Leaders hired NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders as its next head football coach. “At JSU, we do expect wins. We do expect him to win. We expect him to hit the ground running, and we anticipate […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More

MS Most Wanted: September 28, 2020

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County deputies are working to find four wanted suspects. Investigators are looking for the following suspects: Fred Nelson III Wanted for two counts of armed robbery & two counts of aggravated assault Keigen Haley Wanted for armed robbery Joshua Johnson Wanted for two counts of armed robbery & two counts […] → Read More

Southern Heritage Classic fans can relive the excitement with the Southern Heritage Classic REWIND

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)-Fans of the Southern Heritage Classic presented by FedEx will be thrilled to know that a game between Tennessee State University and Jackson State University is being played on Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 pm CT. What has been appropriately dubbed the REWIND will feature an encore presentation of the 2017 Southern Heritage […] → Read More

COVID-19 is ‘life-threatening disease in people of all ages,’ researchers warn

While many have questioned COVID-19’s impact on young people, a new study of hospital patients shows it can create major health challenges for people of all ages. → Read More

Breaking down the November ballot

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The November ballot has officially been released, and there are several races on it. In the race for president, there are nine tickets to choose from. The major parties are at the top: Joe Biden/Kamala Harris and Donald Trump/Mike Pence. The other seven tickets are made up of third parties and […] → Read More

MS Most Wanted: August 31, 2020

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hinds County deputies are working to find two wanted suspects. Joseph Rohrbacker, 30, is wanted for failure to appear on aggravated assault charges. Darren Smith, 53, is wanted for failure to appear for two counts of auto burglary. If you know where the suspects are, contact the Hinds County Sheriff’s […] → Read More