Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippians encouraged to file 2021 federal, state taxes early
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Tax season is almost here, but Mississippians may have to file taxes differently this year. Neighbors can begin filing their 2021 federal and state taxes in less than two weeks...
Jan 13, 2022
Vicksburg private schools close temporarily due to COVID-19 cases
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with Porter's Chapel Academy and Vicksburg Catholic Schools announced both schools will be closed through Monday, January 17 due to an increase number of COVID-19 cas...
Jan 13, 2022
Jackson police investigate deadly shooting on Ellis Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened on Ellis Avenue Thursday afternoon. Mississippi 13-year-old girl accused of stabbing older teen Police said the...
Jan 13, 2022
Mississippi 13-year-old girl accused of stabbing older teen
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) - Police arrested a 13-year-old girl for stabbing an older teen earlier this week, authorities said. Two girls were reportedly fighting Monday night and the 13-year-old got in betw...
Jan 13, 2022
Police investigate rape at Canton Manor Developmental Center
CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Canton police are investigating after they said a female was raped at the Canton Manor Developmental Center. 18-wheeler driver arrested after chase ends in Pearl Police Chief Ot...
Jan 13, 2022
State Health Officer provides update on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, January 14, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs discussed the latest in COVID-19 cases, testing availability, and the situation with monoclonal antibody and anti...
Jan 13, 2022
Chronic Wasting Disease detected in second Warren County deer
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) said a second suspected case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) was detected in a deer har...
Jan 13, 2022
8,356 new coronavirus cases, 17 additional deaths in Mississippi reported on Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 8,356 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 17 additional deaths. The new cases were...
Jan 13, 2022
Supreme Court halts COVID-19 vaccine rule for US businesses
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court has stopped a major push by the Biden administration to boost the nation's COVID-19 vaccination rate, a requirement that employees at large businesses get a vaccine...
Jan 13, 2022
Mississippi Senate passes bill to create medical marijuana program
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Senate passed a bill to create a medical marijuana program, according to the Associated Press. Senate Bill 2095 would allow a person with a marijuana prescripti...
Jan 13, 2022