Category Archives: WJTV
Neil Young calls for his music to be pulled off Spotify over vaccine misinformation: reports
(NEXSTAR) - Singer Neil Young has reportedly asked for his songs to be removed from Spotify, a streaming service for music and podcasts, over "false information about vaccines." In an open letter post...
Jan 25, 2022
How long do at-home COVID-19 tests last?
(NEXSTAR) - You've done it. You were finally able to track down some at-home COVID-19 testing kits. But once you have them, how long can they last before they've expired? Earlier this month, as many a...
Jan 25, 2022
USDA issues alert over bird flu after first cases in five years
(WJW) - After bird flu was found in three ducks in the Carolinas earlier this month, the United States Department of Agriculture is reminding hunters, farmers and anyone else who works with birds to b...
Jan 25, 2022
Two IRS letters to watch for this tax season
(NEXSTAR) - Tax season officially began on Monday, Jan. 24. As you prepare to file your 2021 taxes, you'll want to watch for two letters from the IRS to make sure you get the money you deserve. This y...
Jan 25, 2022
Can omicron cause long COVID? Here's what we know so far
(NEXSTAR) - One of the most unique things about COVID-19 - and for many, one of the scariest - is the prospect that it can leave people with symptoms for months or even years after infection has passe...
Jan 25, 2022
Focused on Mississippi: Mound Bayou
MOUND BAYOU, Miss. (WJTV) - Mound Bayou in Bolivar County was founded by freed slaves and was a thriving center for Black commerce and education for decades. Much of what influenced the Civil Rights M...
Jan 24, 2022
MDOT to receive $3.6B in federal funds
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will receive $3.6 billion in federal funding. Mississippi is on the map as part of an initiative set by President Joe Biden ...
Jan 24, 2022
Crime-fighting forum to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes plans to host a community forum to discuss crime solutions. Stokes said he will invite law enforcement and community members to join the ...
Jan 24, 2022
Nine Jackson schools will be virtual on Tuesday due to water issues
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several Jackson Public Schools (JPS) will be all-virtual on Tuesday, January 25 due to low or no water pressure. The following schools will be virtual: Key Elementary, 699 West...
Jan 24, 2022
Real vs. Fake: How to spot a real face mask
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With so many companies selling face masks, it's hard to determine which ones are actually effective at stopping the spread of COVID-19. Doctors have been encouraging the public...
Jan 24, 2022