Category Archives: WJTV
Capital City Pride hosts drive thru vaccination in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Capital City Pride is pushing vaccinations. Organizers said the goal is to get many people vaccinated before its big pride event in October. "Our goal at capital city pride is ...
Sep 04, 2021
Reservoir official offers boating safety tips ahead of Labor Day
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The last day of Summer is approaching and as many of you plan to celebrate with family, reservoir officials said there are a few things you should know. Chief Trevell Dixon sai...
Sep 04, 2021
1 teen dead, 1 hospitalized after overnight shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating a shooting that left one teen dead and another teen hospitalized. Officer Sam Brown said a 19-year-old male and 15-year-old were shot multiple ...
Sep 04, 2021
13-year-old charged with capital murder after Mississippi child dies of severe burns
TATE CO., Miss. --- Officials say a 13-year-old boy has been charged with capital murder after another 13-year-old boy died of severe burns. The Tate County Sheriff's Department has identified the boy...
Sep 03, 2021
Torrence Mayfield announces candidacy for Hinds County sheriff
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Torrence Mayfield has entered the race for Hinds County sheriff. The former police chief of Edwards said he has the right qualities to be elected the next sheriff of Hinds...
Sep 03, 2021
Vicksburg tenants upset after trees damage homes during storms
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Two families in Vicksburg said they need help after their homes were destroyed during this week's storms. Jennifer Ashley and Garrod Bunch live next door to each other on Jef...
Sep 03, 2021
Power restoration continues in Pike County following Ida
PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida continue in Pike County. Hundreds of people are still without power. On Wednesday, Entergy had more than 5,000 customers without pow...
Sep 03, 2021
Biden to storm-ravaged La.: ‘We’re going to have your back’
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Less than a week after Hurricane Ida ravaged the Gulf Coast, President Joe Biden was in Louisiana on Friday to get an up-close view of the damage and offer assistance from the feder...
Sep 03, 2021
UMMC extends monoclonal antibodies treatment for COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The number of daily appointments available at the University of Mississippi Medical Center's (UMMC) monoclonal antibodies clinic has been increased from 60 to 80. Officials sai...
Sep 03, 2021
Mississippi College, Morrison Heights partner to accept donations for Hurricane Ida survivors
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi College (MC) and Morrison Heights in Clinton are partnering to collect hurricane relief supplies for Hurricane Ida survivors in Southern Louisiana. The trailer will...
Sep 03, 2021