Category Archives: WJTV
18 ex-NBA players charged with fraud in $4M health care scheme
NEW YORK (AP) - Eighteen former NBA players have been charged with defrauding the league's health and welfare benefit plan out of about $4 million, according to an indictment Thursday. Federal prosecu...
Oct 07, 2021
Mississippi families affected by Ida receive more than $1M in SNAP replacements
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Families affected by Hurricane Ida in Mississippi, who were receiving SNAP benefits, have received $1,058,673 in SNAP replacements following the storm. According to the Mississ...
Oct 07, 2021
Missing over 700 pounds of pot? Florida sheriff's office wants to return it
TAMPA (WFLA) -- A Florida sheriff's office wants to know if you have recently lost or misplaced about 770 pounds of high-grade marijuana. "We will be more than happy to reunite you with your lost prop...
Oct 07, 2021
Biden visits Chicago to promote vaccine mandate for businesses
(NewsNation Now) - President Joe Biden visited Chicago on Thursday to promote his vaccine mandate for businesses. "We are heading in the right direction if we keep our eye on the ball here," Biden sai...
Oct 07, 2021
1,112 new coronavirus cases, 10 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,112 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mississippi, along with 10 additional deaths. This brings the state's t...
Oct 07, 2021
Pfizer asks for emergency approval of vaccine for kids 5 to 11
(NewsNation Now) - Pfizer and partner BioNTech have asked U.S. health regulators to approve emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged from 5 to 11, Pfizer confirmed Thursday....
Oct 07, 2021
Most wanted: US Marshals need your help to ID Dodgers fan who resembles fraudster
WASHINGTON (NewsNation Now) - U.S. Marshals are asking for the public's help identifying a man at a 2016 Dodgers game that investigators believe resembles a fugitive who has been on the run for m...
Oct 07, 2021
Family speaks after woman accused of killing toddler released on bond
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A woman, who was convicted of capital murder in connection to the death of her 14-month-old stepdaughter, has been released from prison. T'Kia Bevily was released on a $1 milli...
Oct 06, 2021
Jackson fire chief provides career insight as firefighter
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Fire Chief Willie Owens said being a firefighter is a fulfilling career that provides a lot of opportunity, including an early start. "You can come on at the age of 18 ...
Oct 06, 2021
Theme of Mississippi State Fair sparks controversy on social media
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Fair has been seen as a fun, family event for many, but this year's theme has caused concern for some. The 162nd Mississippi State Fair includes a Mississ...
Oct 06, 2021