Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson-Hinds offering drive-thru COVID testing, vaccinations in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will begin offering drive-thru COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in Vicksburg on Wednesday, January 12. Mississippi COVID-19 hos...
Jan 11, 2022
One million Mississippians registered as organ donors
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) registered one million Mississippians as organ donors. The United Network of Organ Sharing (UNOS) reported that more than 1,30...
Jan 11, 2022
2021 taxes: What to know about child tax credit, third stimulus check
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCHM) - The 2022 tax season is almost here, and there are some key things you'll want to know before you file your 2021 return. The IRS will start accepting federal income tax returns ...
Jan 11, 2022
Red Cross declares first national blood crisis in US
(The Hill) -- The Red Cross has declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S. In a statement emailed Tuesday, the organization has warned members of the public of the c...
Jan 11, 2022
Is COVID-19 herd immunity even possible anymore?
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) - The COVID-19 vaccine was initially thought to give people immunity. But, as time has went on, we have learned that's not the case. Allen County Health Commissioner, Dr. Matth...
Jan 11, 2022
16,484 new coronavirus cases, 16 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 16,484 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 16 additional deaths. The new COVID-19 ...
Jan 11, 2022
I-10 closed for hours at Mississippi, Louisiana line
PEARLINGTON, Miss. (AP) - An 18-wheeler carrying cars crashed on Interstate 10 near the Mississippi-Louisiana line early Tuesday, blocking traffic for hours in both directions. A statement from the Mi...
Jan 11, 2022
'Drink urine,' anti-vaccine leader tells supporters
(KXAN) - Despite the proven efficacy and safety of the three FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines currently available in the U.S., one anti-vaccine leader is urging his followers to treat the disease with t...
Jan 11, 2022
Mystery of woman who left note in 2002 about driving into Ohio River solved
AURORA, Ind. (WANE) Authorities have positively identified the human remains found inside an SUV as those of a woman who left a note in 2002 saying she was going to drive into the Ohio River. Accordin...
Jan 11, 2022
Biden to push voting rights bill, filibuster reform during GA visit
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Joe Biden will be traveling to Georgia Tuesday to deliver a speech on the need to pass federal voting rights legislation. While in Georgia Tuesday, Biden will be in th...
Jan 11, 2022