Category Archives: WJTV
3,385 new coronavirus cases, 22 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 3,385 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with 22 additional deaths. This brings the st...
Aug 25, 2021
Jackson Public Schools to offer virtual learning option for grades Pre-K through 6th
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Board of Trustees of Jackson Public Schools and Jackson Public Schools (JPS) have agreed to offer a virtual learning option to scholars in grades pre-K through ...
Aug 25, 2021
J&J says its COVID-19 booster shot generates nine-fold increase in antibodies
(WJW) - Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that using its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster shot increased antibodies nine-fold higher than the initial shot alone. That's according to clinical tria...
Aug 25, 2021
Crystal Springs welcomes new police chief
CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) - A new police chief for the City of Crystal Springs was sworn-in Tuesday night. Chief Tony Hemphill said he's excited to take on this journey that has been a dream since...
Aug 24, 2021
Jobs for Jacksonian's partners with Amazon for series of information sessions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Jobs for Jacksonians Program is partnering with Amazon for a series of drive-thru employment information sessions this month. Walk-On's seeking workers for Ridgeland restau...
Aug 24, 2021
Jackson councilman hopes incentives will help boost vaccinations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes received a total of $6,000 to fund his campaign to give people an incentive to get vaccinated. The money will be used to pay citizens $25...
Aug 24, 2021
Marshand Crisler officially announces candidacy for Hinds County sheriff
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A new Hinds County sheriff will be elected in November, after the passing of Lee Vance. On Tuesday, Marshand Crisler, who is the interim sheriff, officially announced he's...
Aug 24, 2021
Mississippi State Health Officer claims to have received threatening phone calls
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs posted on social media that he has received threatening phone concerning members of his family. 1,000 contract medical workers...
Aug 24, 2021
Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus members host ‘Date to Vaccinate’ events statewide
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus is encouraging Mississippians to get vaccinated with a series of community clinics across the state. "Date to Vaccinate" will take plac...
Aug 24, 2021
Brandon Theesfeld to plead guilty in death of Ole Miss student
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Ole Miss student is expected to plead guilty for allegedly killing his classmate Alexandria "Ally" Kostial in 2019. Attorney Tony Farese, who represents Brandon Theesfe...
Aug 24, 2021