Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi gov says he's 'married' to income tax phaseout
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves insisted Thursday that legislators pass a bill to phase out the state income tax, but other Republicans who lead the House and Senate remained far ap...
The Associated Press Mar 24, 2022

Adams County jailer arrested in contraband bust
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A jailer who worked at the Adams County Jail has been arrested in connection to a contraband bust. Natchez fisherman injured after concrete wall collapses The Natchez Demo...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 24, 2022

Giveaway held in Edwards for tornado victims
EDWARDS, Miss. (WJTV) - After Tuesday's tornado damaged homes and businesses in Edwards, Hinds County Judge Tabitha Britton Porter wanted to step in to help those in need. "It makes me feel good. God ...
Jailen Leavell Mar 24, 2022

Goodman under boil water notice due to severe weather
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A boil water notice has been issued for about 1,188 Holmes County neighbors who receive their drinking water from the Town of Goodman. 5 tornadoes touched down in Mississ...
Rachel Hernandez Mar 24, 2022

Natchez man claims $297K Mississippi Match 5 jackpot
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi Lottery player won $297,000 from the March 22 Mississippi Match 5 drawing. During the storm on Tuesday, the Natchez man was driving with his wife. She encouraged ...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 24, 2022

Natchez fisherman injured after concrete wall collapses
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez fisherman was injured after a concrete retaining wall fell on him. 5 tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on March 22 The Natchez Democrat reported the incident happ...
Biancca Ball Mar 24, 2022

Southwest will add a fourth fare level to boost revenue
DALLAS (AP) - Southwest Airlines will add a fourth fare category as part of changes designed to attract more business travelers and boost revenue. The new fare level will be priced higher than Southwe...
DAVID KOENIG, Associated Press Mar 24, 2022

90 new coronavirus cases reported in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 90 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi. No additional deaths were reported. New York City to l...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 24, 2022

TRICARE authorizes temporary prescription refill waivers in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Defense Health Agency (DHA) announced that TRICARE beneficiaries in 12 Mississippi counties may receive emergency prescription refills through April 2, 2022, due to severe ...
Biancca Ball Mar 24, 2022

Diamondhead councilman resigns after arrest
DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, March 23, Diamondhead Ward 2 Councilman Alan Moran submitted his resignation. The Sun Herald reported Moran's resignation comes more than a month after his Fe...
Biancca Ball Mar 24, 2022
