Shay O'Connor
WJTV 12 News
Jackson, MS, United States
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Community events honor legacy of MLK
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State leaders and community members across Mississippi celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. The cold weather didn’t stop people from coming ou… → Read More
Crystal Springs police car stolen during traffic stop
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss.(WJTV) – Police are searching for a man who stole a Crystal Springs police car during a traffic stop Sunday morning. Police Chief Chris Palmer said a man ran a stop sign around 7 a.m. in the city limits. When an officer stopped the man, a struggle ensued, and the suspect jumped into […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
One dead after hit and run accident
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Police are investigating a deadly hit and run accident that left one man dead. The accident happened Saturday morning just after 12:30 along Highway 80. We’re told an unknown vehicle hit the man, and drove away. The victim died shortly after. Anyone with information on this accident is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 601.355.TIPS. → Read More
Prisons across Mississippi on lockdown; following disturbance
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’ve received word from a source that prisons across Mississippi are on lockdown, following a disturbance at South Mississippi Correctional Institution. We’re told the lockdown began Sunday and affects all prisons across the state. The source says it follows the death of an inmate. 12 News has reached out to Mississippi […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS… → Read More
Courtney Rainey sentenced for voter intimidation
Former Canton School Board member Courtney Rainey will spend the next twelve years in jail for her part in a scheme to intimidate voters. Rainey who was running for judge was sentenced to 15 years … → Read More
Pizza Shack coming to Pearl in 2020
The pizza company plans to open by early next year in Pearl.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
Pine Belt Pride 2019 to be celebrated in Hattiesburg
The Pride Celebration is October 7-13. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
Shooting in Vicksburg leaves two wounded
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV)- Vicksburg Police is investigating a shooting that left two males wounded around 2:29 a.m. Sunday. Police responded to a shooting that took place along 1100 block of North F… → Read More
Saints’ Drew Brees sidelined for six weeks
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Saints quarterback Drew Brees has been diagnosed with a torn ligament near the thumb of his throwing hand that is expected to sideline him at least six weeks, according to a person familiar with the situation. The person says Brees has elected to have surgery, but it is not yet clear […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
JPD encourages participation in Citizens’ Police Academy
Jackson Police Department Citizens' Police Academy will be hosting a forum for police and community interaction Monday, Sept. 16 @6 p.m.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
A Greenwood convenience store issues a “Stinky Shoppers Ban” to customers
GREENWOOD MS: WJTV A convenience store in Greenwood, MS issued a “Stinky Shopper Ban,” according to the Greenwood Commonwealth. The Delta Convenience Store apparently put a sign on it’s door prohibiting workers from a nearby soybean oil mill from entering the store. The store’s manager said customers have taken notice of the odors and complained […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from… → Read More
Man shot by ex-girlfriend on Wabash Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss.(WJTV) – A man is in critical condition after a shooting Saturday morning. Police say they responded to a “domestic-related” shooting in the 3600 block of Wabash str… → Read More
Shots fired near Hattiesburg business, 2 in custody
HATTIESBURG, Miss.(WJTV) – Hattiesburg Police have arrested two men in connection to a shots fired call Friday night. Police arrested 18-year-old Kaymin Ulmer and a 17-year-old juvenile, of Laurel, in the 3600 block of Hardy Street. After further investigation, police learned the two got into an argument and physical altercation that led to shots being […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story… → Read More
New Orleans News Anchor Dies in Plane Crash
Two people died in a small plane crash near a New Orleans area airport Friday. Nancy Parker, a Weekday Morning Anchor for FOX 8 News was killed in the crash. She was shooting a story in a stunt plane when the crash happened in a field near the New Orleans Lakefront Airport. Parker and her […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
5-year-old missing out of Grenada County
GRENADA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Missing Child Alert for 5-year-old Kimzley Beech of Holcomb, MS. She is described as a white female, three feet tall, weighing 40 pounds with sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen on Friday, August 16, 2019, at about 7:45 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson,… → Read More
Breaking: Financier Jeffrey Epstein, facing sex charges, dies by suicide in NY jail
Wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein, who was facing federal sex trafficking charges, died by suicide in his New York jail cell, ABC News is reporting.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
Final Verdict reached in Chelsie Kirschten’s murder trial
MISSISSIPPI- WJTV 12 A jury reached a verdict in the case against Lidarius Dixon. He was accused of shooting Chelsie Kirschten at a stop light in 2017. Dixon’s attorney argued that he did not know what was going on until it happened. The jury found Dixon not guilty of capital murder and not guilty of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader → Read More
Large Asteroid to Fly Past Earth This Week
An asteroid larger than the Empire State Building is expected to fly past Earth on August 10th. Scientists have been tracking this asteroid and say it poses no threat to hitting Earth. It will be 4.6 million miles away in Outer Space. This is a rather routine event, with multiple asteroids passing by Earth every […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS… → Read More
Jackson Police investigating a man hit by SUV
JACKSON- MS (WJTV) Jackson Police are investigating after a man was killed when an SUV hit him while he was riding a bike. It happened Friday night near the Jackson Zoological Park on Parkside Place and Texas Ave. JPD says the victim was an older man. So far the victim has not been identified and no one has been charged. → Read More
Agency delivers more than a ‘Goodwill’
Former inmate lands a job after serving 20 years in prison. → Read More