Category Archives: WJTV

Sheriff's review finds no foul play in teen's gym mat death
VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia sheriff who last year reopened an investigation into the 2013 death of a teenager found inside a rolled-up gym mat at school concluded there was no evidence of foul play...
WJTV Jan 27, 2022

Jackson bottled water distribution set for Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Rapid Response Coalition and City of Jackson will distribute bottled water to neighbors in need on Thursday, January 27. COVID-19 testing will also be provided ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 27, 2022

Man with COVID marries ex-wife in ICU at Las Vegas hospital
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) - A Las Vegas hospital hosted a wedding Tuesday for a COVID-19 patient in the intensive care unit who was marrying his ex-wife. The patient, identified as Eddie D., was diagnosed with...
Yan Kaner Jan 27, 2022

Hospital patient without COVID shot denied heart transplant
MENDON, Mass. (AP) - A Boston hospital is defending itself after a man's family claimed he was denied a new heart for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, saying most transplant programs around...
The Associated Press via Nexstar Media Wire Jan 27, 2022

Endangered/Missing Child Alert canceled for 7-year-old Biloxi boy
UPDATE: BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - The Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Shane Shelby Jr. has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi ...
Cianna Reeves Jan 26, 2022

Mississippi’s 2022 Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Champion announced
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's 2022 Children's Miracle Network Hospitals Champion has been announced. Nolee Jones, 8, will be the face of Children's of Mississippi. Jones is a survivor from the...
Anthony Howard Jan 26, 2022

JPD wants local businesses to help provide video footage of crimes
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Twenty-six days into the year 2022 and nearly ten people have lost their lives to violence in the city. People in Jackson believe more community resources will reduce the crime...
Anthony Howard Jan 26, 2022

Jackson community speaks out on recent spike in crime
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - After multiple shootings in the capital city this week, people are hoping for change and more community interaction is needed. "I wouldn't say more police but more community wa...
Kayla Thompson Jan 26, 2022

Jackson struggles with aging water system
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The unreliable water system in Mississippi's capital city causes problems several times a year at Styles of Essence hair salon, where water service can suddenly get cut...
The Associated Press Jan 26, 2022

Seven Jackson schools go virtual for Thursday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Seven Jackson Public Schools (JPS) will shift to virtual learning on Thursday, January 27 due to low or no water pressure across the city of Jackson. The following schools will...
Biancca Ball Jan 26, 2022
