Category Archives: WJTV
FBI, local agencies launch federal initiative to combat crime in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced a new federal initiative called V-Grip (Violent Gun Reduction and Interdiction Program). This initiative will be headed by the...
Jan 06, 2022
Board approves $4.3M demolition of historic Sun-N-Sand
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - At its monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 5, the Mississippi Public Procurement Review Board approved a $4.375 million contract to demolish the Sun-n-Sand Motor Hotel in Jac...
Jan 06, 2022
Mississippi Spay & Neuter receives grant to assist low-income dog guardians
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Spay and Neuter (MS SPAN) has been awarded a $24,960 grant from Dogs Trust USA. The funds will be used to spay and neuter 312 dogs in low-income households located ...
Jan 06, 2022
Desoto County woman arrested for SNAP fraud
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Desoto County woman was arrested for SNAP fraud following an investigation by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS). Accord...
Jan 06, 2022
COVID-19 vaccination drive to be held in Bolton
BOLTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Hinds Comprehensive Health Center will offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Saturday, January 8 at Mount Olive M.B. Church Fellowship Hall in Bolton. 7,079 new coronavirus cas...
Jan 06, 2022
Nine-year-old killed in Starkville shooting
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Starkville police are investigating after a nine-year-old child was shot and killed on Wednesday, January 5. The shooting happened just after 8:30 p.m. Police said the child...
Jan 06, 2022
Two men charged in kidnapping, rape of two-year-old in Jefferson Davis County
JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Two men have been charged in the kidnapping and rape of a two-year-old. The Daily Leader reported Keldrick Magee, 33, and Kim Lodge, 62, were arrested in Covingt...
Jan 06, 2022
Why you should wait to file taxes if you received child tax credits
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (WHO) -- In 2021, parents had the option to receive an advance of half of their child tax credit in monthly payments. The final credit was delivered in December. Soon those famil...
Jan 06, 2022
2-year-old accidentally shoots mom, 1-year-old in Walmart parking lot, police say
GRANBURY, Texas (WJW) -- Police in Texas are investigating after a mother and a 1-year-old were injured in an accidental shooting involving a 2-year-old child. The Granbury Police Department said on F...
Jan 06, 2022
Mississippi House OKs congressional remap amid objections
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Republican-controlled Mississippi House on Thursday approved a plan to redraw the state's four congressional districts. The 76-42 vote was mostly along party lines, with Repu...
Jan 06, 2022