Leah Williams
WJTV 12 News
Jackson, MS, United States
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Taborian Hospital offered care in Mississippi Delta will all Black staff
MOUND BAYOU, Miss. (WJTV) – Let’s take a history trip on a medical journey to the Taborian Hospital in Mound Bayou. The facility opened back in 1942 where the entire staff, including doctors and nurses were Black. The Taborian Hospital was built by the International Order of 12 Knights and Daughters of Tabor, a Black […] → Read More
Another lawsuit filed over Jackson garbage collection
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the City of Jackson awaits a decision from the Mississippi Supreme Court on the garbage collection dispute, the City Council has taken steps to move forward if Richard’s Disposal has to cease operations. The attorney for the City Council, Deshun Martin, filed another lawsuit last week. He asked a judge […] → Read More
Man shot, killed with toddler inside vehicle in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating a fatal shooting that led to a crash. The shooting happened on Monday, February 6 on Ridgeway Street near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Police said a man was shot multiple times inside a vehicle, and his two-year-old son was also inside the vehicle. The child was […] → Read More
Governor Tate Reeves delivers State of the State address
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) delivered his State of the State address on Monday, January 30, 2023, from the Mississippi State Capitol. The governor, who is seeking re-election, delivered the following address. Thank you, Lieutenant Governor Hosemann and Speaker Gunn. To the members of the legislature and other elected officials here tonight, thank […] → Read More
U.S. Marshals Service hosts crime forum in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The director of the U.S. Marshals Service was in Jackson on Thursday to meet with local law enforcement, city officials and community leaders. Director Ronald Davis discussed efforts to reduce violent crime at a forum at the Two Mississippi Museums. Jackson police and the district attorney’s office talked about a lack […] → Read More
Neighbors line up for more water giveaways in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The City of Jackson is still under a precautionary boil water notice, so neighbors have been scrambling to stock up on water since the weekend. The City of Jackson and the Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition have joined together to hold water giveaways. Cars line up hours early for the giveaways. On […] → Read More
Jackson mayor holds news conference on water crisis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba will hold a news conference on Wednesday, December 28 to provide an update on the city’s water system issues. The news conference will be held at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall. During Tuesday’s news conference, Lumumba said the current situation with the city’s water system is a […] → Read More
Jackson airport sees minimal delays ahead of freeze
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Over 110 million people are expected to travel for the holidays, making Thursday one of the busiest travel days of the year. The weather could get in the way of those holiday travel plans. Much of the United States will be below freezing this weekend. While that may not make travel […] → Read More
Jackson neighbors express concerns about Capitol police during forum
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – During a community forum Monday night, Jackson city leaders and community members sat down to discuss their biggest complaints and concerns about the Capitol Police Department. The forum was held at New Jerusalem Church with one main topics of discussion, Capitol police. “We are not against the Capitol police. We are […] → Read More
Friends of University of Mississippi graduate react after his accused killer was released on bond
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The man charged with the murder of University of Mississippi graduate Jimmie “Jay” Lee was released on a $250,000 bond. Lee was last seen leaving the Campus Walk Apartments in Oxford, Mississippi on July 8. Police believe Lee was visiting someone at the Molly Barr Trails Apartments around the time he […] → Read More
Friends of University of Mississippi graduate react after his accused killer is released on bond
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – The man charged with the murder of University of Mississippi graduate Jimmie “Jay” Lee was released on a $250,000 bond. Lee was last seen leaving the Campus Walk Apartments in Oxford on July 8. Police believe Lee was visiting someone at the Molly Barr Trails Apartments around the time he disappeared. […] → Read More
Police investigate possible shooting at Jackson apartment complex
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating a possible shooting in north Jackson on Tuesday, November, 22. The incident was at the Trails at Northpointe Apartments on Northpointe Parkway near East County Line. It’s unclear if there were any injuries as details are limited at this time. → Read More
Jackson approves temporary contract for water treatment plant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More water operators are on their way to Jackson after the city council unanimously voted to approve a temporary contract on Thursday, November 10. Under a new contract with a California-based company, four Class A operators are expected to be in place at the city’s water treatment facilities before federal help […] → Read More
Person accused of stealing, crashing Jackson police car
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A person allegedly stole a Jackson Police Department (JPD) patrol vehicle on Thursday, November 10. Police said the person, who has not been identified, was apprehended on Woodrow Wilson Avenue near Bailey Avenue after the patrol car crashed. Officer Sam Brown said the vehicle was initially stolen by the person near […] → Read More
Balloon release held for Jackson police officer killed in crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, family, friends, and police officers celebrated the life of Corporal Michael Tarrio. He’s the Jackson police officer who was killed last week in an accident. One week ago, Tarrio, 36, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash on Highway 80 near Battlefield Park. Police said a white pickup truck […] → Read More
Medical marijuana expected to hit Mississippi shelves in 2023
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s new medical cannabis program is closer to getting product out to licensed customers. Officials at the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) had 180 days to prepare for the program, which they said was much less time than other states who had to set up similar programs. “This is an […] → Read More
New Jackson garbage contract depends on ruling
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson city leaders are closer to resolving the garbage contract dispute that’s been tied up in court for months. The city council’s attorney, Deshun Martin, said a complete resolution from a federal judge is expected soon in the case between the mayor and city council. As part of the resolution, Martin […] → Read More
Greyhound searching for new Jackson location
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Greyhound Station in downtown Jackson moved once again, and there are no upcoming trips out of the capital city on the company’s website. Dr. Scott Crawford is a member of the City of Jackson’s Americans with Disabilities Act Advisory Council and was set to take a business trip to Birmingham […] → Read More
Neighbors get free coffee for JPD’s “Coffee with the Cops”
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police started off their day by giving out free coffee to members of the community at the McDonald’s on Highway 80. “We just wanted to touch them with a cup of coffee and have a conversation. A meet-and-greet to let them know that we are involved in the community. It […] → Read More
Man accused of running over, killing girlfriend in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a woman was killed during a domestic dispute. Deputy Police Chief Deric Hearn said the 23-year-old woman was run over by a vehicle that was being driven by her 23-year-old boyfriend. The incident happened on Creston Avenue Tuesday afternoon. Hearn said the boyfriend was arrested. The […] → Read More