Category Archives: WJTV
Mask mandate lifted for Natchez-Adams School District
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - The mask mandate for the Natchez-Adams School District (NASD) was lifted on Monday, May 16. Having trouble sleeping? It could be long COVID The Natchez Democrat reported masks ...
May 16, 2022
Busted in Houston: Teens, guard who escaped Ware Youth Center in custody
HOUSTON, Texas (KTAL/KMSS) - The three juvenile inmates who escaped from Ware Youth Center early Saturday morning in a car driven by a 21-year-old guard are in custody. Shortly after midnight Sunday, ...
May 16, 2022
Mississippi Lottery makes April 2022 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery completed its April 2022 transfer of $11,713,777.98 to the state. Mississippi Lottery to hold Summer of Fun promotion The net proceeds for Fiscal Year 2...
May 16, 2022
Mississippi man tries to meet minor for sex; met deputies instead
VIDALIA, La. (KTVE/KARD) -- On May 1, 2022, the Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office Cyber Unit initiated an investigation into an adult male, who made contact with a minor online for sexual purposes. Th...
May 16, 2022
Child caught on camera following woman with hundreds of dollars in stolen meat from grocery store in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS, La. (BRPROUD) - The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a woman and child who are accused of trying to take meat from a grocery store without paying for...
May 16, 2022
Louisiana student not allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) - A concerned Opelousas parent is speaking out after discovering their son can not participate in graduation festivities or walk across the stage. Every student's dream is ...
May 16, 2022
Sheriff: 2 dead, 3 hospitalized in Houston market shooting
HOUSTON (AP) - Authorities say two people have been killed and three more were taken to a hospital after a shooting at a Houston bustling flea market. The incident happened at 8729 Airline Drive in no...
May 16, 2022
JSU reflects on 52nd anniversary of Gibbs-Green tragedy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 52nd annual commemoration of the Gibbs-Green tragedy at Jackson State University (JSU) was held on Saturday, May 14. It brought back heartache to many. In the late hours of...
May 15, 2022
JPS hosts Summer Reading Book Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson Public School District (JPS) got an early jump on summer with a Summer Reading Book Parade on Saturday, May 14. Schools within the district displayed their love for...
May 15, 2022
Families attend 2022 Flowood Family Festival
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) - Families poured into Liberty Park for the 2022 Flowood Family Festival on Saturday, May 14. The event featured a concert, bounce house, a petting zoo and plenty of food. There ...
May 15, 2022