Category Archives: WJTV
Woman tries to drink bleach, stabs husband after argument over coffee: MPD
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) --- A woman has been charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of her husband early Sunday morning inside their Grahamwood home. Officers responded to an armed party...
Apr 26, 2022
Lawsuit filed against Mississippi Aquarium by former employee
GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) - A former employee of the Mississippi Aquarium has filed a lawsuit against the facility claiming wrongful termination. The Sun Herald reported the former employee, Kegan Wood, ...
Apr 26, 2022
David, Mary Fehr to become executive directors of Show Choirs
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Longtime directors of Clinton High School's Attach Show Choir David and Mary Fehr announced their transition from the head of the show choir to their new roles as Executive Dir...
Apr 26, 2022
State Superintendent discusses decision to retire
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Superintendent of Education Dr. Carey Wright will retire on June 30, 2022. On Tuesday, Wright spoke about the accomplishments the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE...
Apr 26, 2022
Powerball jackpot grows to $454M for Wednesday drawing
(KTLA) - The latest Powerball jackpot has grown to $454 million after no one won the main prize in Monday night's drawing. Monday's winning numbers were 12, 18, 20, 39, 61, with a Power number of 10. ...
Apr 26, 2022
Harris positive for COVID-19, Biden not a 'close contact'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, the White House announced, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus even as the U.S. eases re...
Apr 26, 2022
321 new coronavirus cases in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 321 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. No additional deaths were reported. The new cases wer...
Apr 26, 2022
Laurel home under renovations damaged by fire
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County firefighters responded to a house fire in Laurel early Tuesday morning. Moore Funeral Service destroyed by fire The fire happened before 5:30 a.m. on Church Drive. ...
Apr 26, 2022
2021 report recognizes pre-K quality in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) recognized Mississippi in its latest report on pre-K quality as one of only five states whose state-funded pre-K pro...
Apr 26, 2022
New brewery prepares for grand opening in Belhaven
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A new brewery will soon open in the City of Jackson. Over the Edge 2022 raises more than $101K for children's hospital Fertile Ground Beer Co. will host a grand opening event o...
Apr 26, 2022