Category Archives: WJTV
134 new coronavirus cases, 5 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 134 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with five additional deaths. The new cases were...
Apr 05, 2022
Severe storms cause flash flooding in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Several streets were forced to close in Hattiesburg on Tuesday, April 5 due to flash flooding from the severe storms. One of the areas that was affected was Gordon's Creek ...
Apr 05, 2022
Possible tornado causes damage in Covington County
COVINGTON COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - More than 1,000 people were without power Tuesday afternoon after a possible tornado hit the area on April 5, 2022. The storm knocked down powerlines and trees. One of...
Apr 05, 2022
Downed trees, powerlines cause outages in Byram
BYRAM, Miss. (WJTV) - In Byram, storm damage was reported in several areas on Tuesday, April 5. The storms caused damage on Gary Road. Downed trees and powerlines blocked part of Gary Road, but crews ...
Apr 05, 2022
Biden administration expected to extend student loan pause this week
(The Hill) - The Biden administration is expected to announce another extension to the student loan pause this week, multiple sources told The Hill. The announcement could come as soon as We...
Apr 05, 2022
Alabama woman accused of trying to sneak contraband into Mississippi prison
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A woman was arrested in George County after authorities said she brought contraband into the correctional facility. Deputies said they received a call about the incident ...
Apr 05, 2022
Early Child Care Resource and Referral Center reopening in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) of Early Childhood Care and Development announced the Resource and Referral Center in Jackson will reopen on ...
Apr 05, 2022
Jackson could file lawsuit over garbage disposal site closure
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson said the city will pursue legal action, if necessary, to ensure garbage disposal "transfer" sites remain operational. According to officials, t...
Apr 05, 2022
La. school bus moves as student's head, arms trapped
OPELOUSAS, La. (KLFY) An Opelousas mother is speaking out after she says her son's bus driver started driving away while he was stuck in the bus door. Surveillance video from their home caught the inc...
Apr 05, 2022
PHOTOS: Severe storms cause damage in Mississippi on April 5
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Severe storms moved through Mississippi on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. The storms brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail to parts of the state. Thousands of power outages have b...
Apr 05, 2022