Category Archives: WJTV
'Unruly' passengers arrested at Tennessee airport after refusing to wear masks on flights
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Two "unruly" passengers were arrested Tuesday at Nashville International Airport after police said they refused to wear masks onboard their flights. A warrant states airport ...
Aug 20, 2021
5,048 new coronavirus cases, 54 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi reported its largest single-day total of new COVID-19 cases on Friday, August 20. The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 5,048 new cases of the ...
Aug 20, 2021
Morning 'Sip Aug 20: Healthy eating at Mama Nature's Juice Bar
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The morning team continues to travel across Central Mississippi as they focused on healthy living and fitness for the month of August. This week, the Morning 'Sip was in Madi...
Aug 20, 2021
Lambda and B.1.621: New COVID variants could be worst yet, doctor warns
(WPIX) - At least two new COVID-19 variants have hit the United States, and they could be worse than the delta variant in their infectiousness and ability to stand up to vaccines, according to a top m...
Aug 20, 2021
Jackson police officer injured in shooting on Maple Street, suspect in custody
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police now have a suspect in custody after an officer was injured during a shooting Thursday evening. The incident happened around 6:00 p.m. on Maple Street in Jackson....
Aug 19, 2021
12 News Investigates: Who qualifies for pandemic EBT cards?
CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Courtney Hunter has four children who are students in the Cleveland School District. She said they are eligible for pandemic EBT cards, and they check all the boxes to get th...
Aug 19, 2021
Jackson City Council moves to continue Waste Management contract
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Thursday, a battle over garbage collection came to a head during a Jackson City Council meeting. In the end, the council decided to continue a contract with Waste Management...
Aug 19, 2021
Mississippi governor addresses COVID-19 surge, critics during news conference
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As Mississippi continues to experience a surge in COVID-19 cases due to the Delta variant, Governor Tate Reeves held a news conference on Thursday to address the state's respon...
Aug 19, 2021
Mississippi State football player charged with DUI
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi State University (MSU) football player Trip Wilson was arrested on Wednesday, August 18, by campus police for driving under the influence (DUI). According to Vic...
Aug 19, 2021
Simpson County schools to offer virtual learning option for students
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Simpson County School District Superintendent Dr. Toriano Holloway announced on Thursday that the district will offer a virtual option for parents who do not feel comfor...
Aug 19, 2021