Category Archives: WJTV

Rudy Giuliani's reveal on 'Masked Singer' prompts walk-off by judges: reports
(The Hill) - Two judges on FOX's "The Masked Singer" walked off the set in protest after it was revealed that former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani was a contestant, Deadline&nb...
Sarah Polus Feb 03, 2022

Fans react as JSU announces Southern Heritage Classic pullout
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - For many Jackson State University (JSU) and Tennessee State University (TSU) fans the Southern Heritage Classic is an annual tradition. "I've missed only two heritage classics ...
Anthony Howard Feb 03, 2022

Father of missing newborn charged with murder
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) - The father of a newborn baby previously reported missing has now been accused of killing both her and her mother. Memphis Police say Brandon Isabelle, the father of 2-day-old K...
Morgan Mitchell Feb 02, 2022

Silver Alert issued for Pachuta woman
CLARKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for Carrie Vaughn of Pachuta. MBI officials said she is 75-years-old, five feet tall, 178 pounds, with...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 02, 2022

JPS resumes in-person learning at schools affected by water issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Public School District (JPS) leaders said some schools are still experiencing low or no water pressure. The following schools will report to in-person learning at alter...
Biancca Ball Feb 02, 2022

Mississippi school principal faces child exploitation charge
CLEVELAND, Miss. (AP) - An elementary school principal in Mississippi has been charged with attempted child exploitation following an investigation by the Bolivar County Sheriff's Office. Authorities ...
The Associated Press Feb 02, 2022

Mississippi governor signs law allowing medical marijuana
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease. Republican Gov. Tate Reeves signed the legi...
The Associated Press Feb 02, 2022

Ridgeland leaders respond to library controversy
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - It's been a week since the Ridgeland Public Library announced that the city was withholding more than $100,000 in funding due to a display of books featuring LGBT content. At t...
Cianna Reeves Feb 02, 2022

5,940 new coronavirus cases, 126 additional deaths in MS
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 5,940 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 126 additional deaths. This brings the s...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 02, 2022

Jackson man found guilty of dealing fentanyl
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was found guilty on drug-related charges after a three-day trial in Madison County. Madison-Rankin Counties District Attorney Bubba Bramlett said Carlos Do...
Rachel Hernandez Feb 02, 2022
