Category Archives: WJTV
2,687 new coronavirus cases, 56 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 2,687 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 56 additional deaths. The cases were rep...
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works in children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon -- a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The...
Sep 20, 2021
Body found in Wyoming believed to be Gabby Petito
DENVER (NewsNation Now) - FBI Denver confirmed Sunday that remains found in Wyoming fit the description of missing YouTuber Gabby Petito. The body was found in Teton Park. "Earlier today, human r...
Sep 20, 2021
Local church fills 18-wheeler with donations for Hurricane Ida victims
LAKELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - One church in Mississippi packed an 18-wheeler truck with items that will soon benefit hundreds in Louisiana. The Salvation Army partnered with Word of Life Church to help pro...
Sep 19, 2021
Gabby Petito timeline: Remains found in Wyoming fit description of missing 22-year-old
MOOSE, Wyo. -- Authorities say a body discovered Sunday in Wyoming is believed to be Gabrielle "Gabby" Petito. The FBI said the body was found by law enforcement agents who had spent the past two...
Sep 19, 2021
Murder suspect killed in officer-involved shooting at Jackson hotel
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was found dead Sunday morning at a hotel on I-55 North Frontage Road. Officers responded to the scene and discovered the victim, Jo...
Sep 19, 2021
Woman arrested for allegedly killing boyfriend in Vicksburg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg woman has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend Friday night. According to Vicksburg police, officers responded to the 100 block of Sprou...
Sep 18, 2021
Silver Alert issued for missing Yalobusha County man
COFFEEVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation has issued a Silver Alert for 77-year-old Eardth Franklin Samples of Coffeeville in Yalobusha County. He is described as a white mal...
Sep 18, 2021
Few details released in deadly officer-involved shooting in Yazoo City
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - Police tape remains near the intersection of Mound Street and Broadway Street in Yazoo City where the county coroner said Katrina Simpson and Timothy Grayson died on Thursda...
Sep 17, 2021
Brian Laundrie missing as search for his fiancé Gabby Petito continues
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WFLA) - The man who police identified as a person of interest in the disappearance of Gabby Petito is now missing himself, according to an attorney for his family. A family attorney ...
Sep 17, 2021