Author Archives: Syndicated Content

Mississippi lawmakers discuss nursing shortage in state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some lawmakers at the Mississippi State Capitol are pushing for a special session to address the strain on the state's healthcare system. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) has sai...
Thao Ta Aug 27, 2021

Canton mayor issues curfew after six-year-old killed in shooting
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to increased gun violence in the City of Canton, Mayor William Truly mandated a city-wide curfew, which goes into effect immediately. The curfew order comes one day after a ...
Jailen Leavell Aug 27, 2021

Mississippi emergency officials prepare for impacts from Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - If the current forecast holds, Hurricane Ida's impact could cover much of Mississippi. Sunday will mark 16 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall, which is the day hurrica...
Scottlin Williams Aug 27, 2021

LIST: Closures announced in Mississippi due to Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to damage from Hurricane Ida, some school closures in Mississippi have been announced for Tuesday, August 31. School Closures: Brookhaven School District - Closed on Tuesda...
Cianna Reeves Aug 27, 2021

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week
Getty Image/Ralph Ordaz The best new hip-hop this week includes albums, videos, and songs from Belly, OhGeesy, Westside Gunn, and more. Friday saw the releases of Baby Keem’s Kendrick Lamar coll...
Aaron Williams Aug 27, 2021
Lil Baby Checks In On Icewear Vezzo’s Boastful ‘Know The Difference’ Video
Although Lil Baby hails from Atlanta, he’s demonstrated quite the affinity for Detroit’s burgeoning street rap scene. Last year, he put rising star 42 Dugg on his album My Way, signing him...
Aaron Williams Aug 27, 2021

LIST: Shelters, sandbag locations in Mississippi ahead of Ida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to Hurricane Ida, shelters across Mississippi will be open. Below is a list of open shelters provided by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency: SHELTER OPENINGS: Adam...
DeAngelo Vaxter Aug 27, 2021

MEMA executive director provides Friday update on Hurricane Ida
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Emergency Management Executive Director Stephen McCraney provided an update on Hurricane Ida as the storm approaches the Gulf Coast. The storm is expected to make l...
Kaitlin Howell Aug 27, 2021

Mississippi jackpots hit $322M for Powerball, $288M for Mega Millions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has big jackpot numbers heading into the weekend. Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot is currently estimated at $288 million...
Cianna Reeves Aug 27, 2021

Forest Service closes recreation areas as Tropical Storm Ida approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced the closure of recreation areas Friday, August 27 and Saturday, August 28 at ranger districts in south ...
DeAngelo Vaxter Aug 27, 2021
