Category Archives: WJTV
2,212 new coronavirus cases, 50 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 2,212 new cases of the coronavirus in Mississippi, along with 50 additional deaths. The new cases were reported t...
Feb 11, 2022
Ole Miss to host MLK Day of Service
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi will host its Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service on February 19, 2022. The event was originally scheduled for the weekend of Martin Luther King ...
Feb 11, 2022
Police finish probe of infant’s death in I-10 shootout
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) - An investigation into last year's shooting death of an infant and his father after a low-speed pursuit by law enforcement is now in the hands of a south Mississippi district attor...
Feb 11, 2022
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect wanted for crimes in Jackson, Richland
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Region Fugitive Task Force arrested the suspect who was wanted on several charges in the Jackson-metro area. Keshun Chambers was captured on Wednes...
Feb 11, 2022
JSU to play in 2022 Southern Heritage Classic
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson State University (JSU) announced on Friday, February 11 that the 2022 Southern Heritage Classic game between JSU and Tennessee State University will be played as origin...
Feb 11, 2022
Morning 'Sip at the Dixie National Rodeo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It's opening weekend for the Mississippi Dixie National Rodeo, which is held annually at the Fairgrounds and Coliseum in Jackson. This year, spectators can plan for two weekend...
Feb 11, 2022
MS health leaders discuss COVID-19 oral antivirals
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) encouraged Mississippi to take advantage of treatment options for COVID-19. They said it's important to consult w...
Feb 11, 2022
Snoop Dogg sued over sexual assault and battery ahead of Super Bowl performance
(The Hill) -- Snoop Dogg was sued over alleged sexual assault and battery on Wednesday, just days before he is scheduled to perform at the Super Bowl in California. Attorney Matt E. O. Finkelberg file...
Feb 11, 2022
Jackson town hall addresses M-Bar expansion plans
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Councilman Ashby Foote and the Ridgewood Park Homeowners' Association feel there is still a lot more discussion needed when it comes to the expansion of M-Bar. The communities ...
Feb 10, 2022
Cannabis production facility under construction in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - With the passing of the medical marijuana bill, a cannabis production facility is currently under construction in Hinds County. Mockingbird Cannabis LLC leaders said the f...
Feb 10, 2022