Category Archives: WJTV
Tracking the Tropics: Atlantic stays busy with Peter, Rose, 2 areas of potentially new development
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- The tropics remain active as the month of September begins to come to a close. With two named storms and two other areas of interest, there is no sign of the tropical activity sl...
Sep 22, 2021
Walmart pharmacies to provide free immunizations on Saturday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In honor of Walmart's quarterly Wellness Day, pharmacies across the country will be hosting a free immunization drive on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. ...
Sep 22, 2021
Hattiesburg police say missing 20-year-old woman has been found safe
UPDATE: HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police announced Alajah Mark, 20, has been located and is safe. HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Hattiesburg police are working to find a missing 20-year-old...
Sep 22, 2021
Dive team joins search for person of interest in Gabby Petito's death, Brian Laundrie
You can find the latest on the investigation involving Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie here. Download the WFLA app for breaking news push alerts and sign up for breaking news email...
Sep 22, 2021
Vicksburg National Military Park fees going digital in October
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - The Vicksburg National Military Park will begin selling digital entrance passes through Recreation.gov on October 3, 2021. This is the first phase of the park's new cashless ...
Sep 22, 2021
Man wanted for questioning in connection to Walthall County homicide
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Walthall County deputies are searching for a man, who is wanted for questioning in connection to a possible homicide. Burglary suspect arrested inside South Jones High ...
Sep 22, 2021
Burglary suspect arrested inside South Jones High School
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies arrested a burglary suspect inside South Jones High School in Ellisville early Wednesday morning. Investigators said a security camera alerted them a...
Sep 22, 2021
Jackson Public Schools to require vaccinations for teachers, staff
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In an unanimous decision, the Jackson Public School (JPS) Board has implemented a vaccine mandate for faculty and staff. JPS Superintendent Dr. Errick Greene made the proposal ...
Sep 22, 2021
1,557 new coronavirus cases, 22 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting1,557 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mississippi, along with 22 additional deaths. This brings the state's to...
Sep 22, 2021
Endangered/Missing Child Alert canceled for 5-year-old boy
UPDATE: LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Endangered/Missing Child Alert issued for Henton Kenneth Dean has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. LAUDERDALE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mi...
Sep 22, 2021