Category Archives: WJTV
3-year-old boy dies in Mississippi apartment fire
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) - A 3-year-old boy was killed in an apartment fire in Mississippi, and four firefighters were burned while trying to save him, a fire chief said. The fire happened Tuesday eveni...
Mar 02, 2022
Five victims injured in stabbing at popular college bar, 'The Boot' on Mardi Gras morning
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- On Mardi Gras morning Tulane Police Officers say a fight erupted when the security at "The Boot" bar on Broadway and Zimpel Streets wouldn't let a customer inside. He then stabbed ...
Mar 02, 2022
Jackson mayor discusses bribery accusations over garbage contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As the Jackson City Council tries to come to an agreement on a garbage contract, the current contract with Waste Management will expire on April 1, 2022. Earlier this week, Jac...
Mar 02, 2022
Mississippi Miracles Radiothon helps provide hope for children's hospital patients
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Since 2001, the Mississippi Miracles Radiothon has raised more than $7 million to help Children's of Mississippi. "This hospital saved one of our boys' lives. What do you say t...
Mar 02, 2022
Jackson mayor to lift mask mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba announced that he will be lifting the mask mandate for the city soon. Lumumba said he consulted with the COVID Task Force and believes a mask...
Mar 02, 2022
All 4 Mississippi US reps face party primary challengers
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - All of Mississippi's U.S. House members are being challenged in party primaries this year, and Rep. Steven Palazzo has the largest number of opponents. Six candidates are trying ...
Mar 02, 2022
Boil water notice issued for 144 Jones County customers
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A boil water notice has been issued for 144 Hatten Water Association (HWA) customers on March 1. SCRMC to hold free skin cancer screenings Affected areas include: Mt. Will...
Mar 02, 2022
Natchez man arrested on rape charge
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A tip to the Adams County Sheriff's Office led to the arrest of a rape suspect. Hattiesburg man in custody for September 2021 shooting The Natchez Democrat reported the sheriff...
Mar 02, 2022
Mississippi tourism generated $7B in 2021
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) announced that statewide tourism had a $7 billion impact on the state economy in 2021. MTA leaders announced the following details on ...
Mar 02, 2022
FDA issues 'do not use' warning for some at-home COVID tests
(WKBN) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning against using some brands of home COVID-19 tests. The FDA said there is a risk of false results -- either positive or nega...
Mar 02, 2022