Category Archives: WJTV
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
Jackson parents speak out on virtual learning option for students
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson parents said they want answers about why the Jackson Public School District's (JPS) virtual learning plan is only an option for students who are too young to get vaccin...
Aug 25, 2021
Terry High football players, parents frustrated with 14-day quarantine after one positive case
TERRY, Miss. (WJTV) - Concerned parents of Terry High School football players said they were notified of the COVID-19 case at Terry High School on Tuesday. According to the letter, the date of exposur...
Aug 25, 2021
Amite County School leaders aim to keep students in class amid pandemic
AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Parents of students in Amite County are concerned about how the school district is handling the rise in COVID-19 cases. Some are calling for a virtual option for stud...
Aug 25, 2021
Alligator hunting season opens Friday in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2021 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season opens in Mississippi on Friday, August 27, at 12:00 p.m. The 10-day season will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 6. Lead...
Aug 25, 2021
Silver Alert issued for Southaven man canceled
UPDATE: The Silver Alert issued for Abdelhadi Bouara has been canceled. He has been located and is safe. DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silv...
Aug 25, 2021
Reward offered in murder of elderly Amory woman
AMORY, Miss. (AP) - Investigators in Mississippi are hoping a $9,999 reward will spark information that will lead to the arrest of the person who killed an elderly woman earlier this month. Crimestopp...
Aug 25, 2021
Mississippi health leaders confirm 6th pediatric death due to COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi health leaders announced on Wednesday that a child under the age of five died from COVID-19. This is the sixth pediatric death due to COVID-19 in the state. State E...
Aug 25, 2021
Madison County Schools will continue to require face masks for students, teachers
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Wednesday, leaders with the Madison County School District announced schools will continue the COVID-19 Protocol Level 3 for another 14 calendar days, which means fac...
Aug 25, 2021
Jones County woman arrested for SNAP Fraud
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - A Jones County woman has been arrested for SNAP fraud following an investigation conducted by the Investigations Division of the Mississippi Department of Human Service (M...
Aug 25, 2021