Author Archives: Syndicated Content
Search for man who shot at Clinton Police ends in Jackson
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police arrested a man after he allegedly shot at an officer who was trying to conduct a traffic stop. The incident started on I-20 E. in Clinton on Wednesday, July 21. ...
Jul 21, 2021
Yasiin Bey Will Play Jazz Legend Thelonious Monk In An Upcoming Biopic
Getty Image On top of his very successful career in hip-hop, Yasiin Bey, who previously went by Mos Def, has also had a thriving acting career. He appeared in movies, sitcoms, and Broadway shows as a ...
Jul 21, 2021
Tinashe Reveals The Title And Release Date For Her Upcoming Fifth Album
Getty Image It’s been a couple of years since a new project from Tinashe was released, but 2019’s Songs For You turned out to be one of the most well-received releases of her career. Now t...
Jul 21, 2021
Man charged in Lauderdale County judge’s shooting fires attorney at hearing
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) - A man charged in the March 2020 shooting of a Mississippi judge stood up during a preliminary hearing for the case and fired his attorney. Cameras weren't allowed inside the Lau...
Jul 21, 2021
Jackson woman frustrated with road conditions in neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman is speaking out about road conditions across the city, especially in her South Jackson neighborhood. Stephanie Walker said she's tired of driving down streets t...
Jul 21, 2021
Mississippi House, Senate leaders: Medical marijuana legislative session could be held in August
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - House and Senate negotiators are expected to begin meeting next week to try to draft a medical marijuana compromise bill, and both sides say they believe the gover...
Jul 21, 2021
Peace and Pearls Health Initiative aims to help kids eat healthy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This summer, many children got a chance to continue learning through a Peace and Pearls Health Initiative in Jackson. Children learned about gardening, math, and literature. Th...
Jul 21, 2021
Understanding the difference between the COVID-19 variants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With five known COVID-19 variants, it is hard to keep track of what we need to be concerned about. Dr. Markalain Dery, who is based in New Orleans, specializes in infectious di...
Jul 21, 2021
Mississippi lawmakers push for vaccinations as COVID-19 cases increase
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New coronavirus cases in Mississippi show no signs of slowing down, averaging more than 750 in the past five days. Health officials said most of those impacted are the unvaccin...
Jul 21, 2021
Terry Road ramp to I-20 E. in Jackson to remain closed until March 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation announced the Terry Road on-ramp to I-20 E. in Jackson will close Wednesday, July 21, at 7:00 p.m. Officials said the ...
Jul 21, 2021