Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippi legislators revive talk of erasing income tax
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Some members of the Republican-controlled Mississippi Legislature are renewing an effort to eliminate the state income tax - a proposal that failed earlier this year amid concern...
Aug 26, 2021
Community Foundation for Mississippi announces extension of CARES Act reimbursement grants
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Community Foundation for Mississippi (CFM) announced an extension of its COVID-19 reimbursement grant program, which was established during the 2020 legislativ...
Aug 26, 2021
12 US military members, multiple Afghans killed in suicide bombings outside Kabul airport
WARNING: The images below contain graphic content. Discretion is advised. KABUL, Afghanistan (NewsNation Now) - Two suicide bombers and gunmen attacked crowds of Afghans flocking to Kabul's airp...
Aug 26, 2021
3,425 new coronavirus cases, 34 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 3,425 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 34 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Aug 26, 2021
Jones County deputies search for missing 16-year-old girl
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are working to find a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Wednesday, August 25. Emily Brownlee was last seen on a security camera in the 200 block o...
Aug 26, 2021
Man charged with murder after deadly shooting in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another in custody Thursday morning. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. on Capitol Street. According ...
Aug 26, 2021
Judge tells drug suspect he can avoid prison time by getting vaccinated
CHICAGO (NewsNation Now) - A judge told an Ohio man he could either serve probation for drug possession or 18 months in prison. The decision comes down to whether the man decides to get vaccinated aga...
Aug 26, 2021
Hinds County launching re-entry program for former inmates
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Normally when people get into trouble with the law they find it difficult to get a new start and find employment so, Hinds County is starting a reentry program aimed at giving ...
Aug 25, 2021
Over 235k defective hoverboards sold at Walmart, Amazon.com recalled for battery issues
(WTAJ) - Razor is recalling more than 235,000 self-balancing scooters/Hoverboards for defective battery packs. The recall involves the removable GLW battery packs installed in Hovertrax 2.0 brand self...
Aug 25, 2021
Tropical system could impact the Gulf Coast
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippians are keeping their eyes on the Gulf of Mexico because a potential tropical depression or storm could enter the gulf this weekend. "This is a perfect time, when it...
Aug 25, 2021