Category Archives: WJTV
Movie starring Morgan Freeman filming in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A lot of movies have been filmed in the Jackson-metro area this year. On Monday, people in Jackson were surprised to see a movie set on Farish Street. The film will star Morgan...
Aug 16, 2021
Rural hospitals in Mississippi dealing with COVID-19 surge
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Many counties in Mississippi are facing tough times as the coronavirus numbers continue to peak, especially in East and South Mississippi. Hospital systems are overwhelmed ...
Aug 16, 2021
Mississippi House Minority Leader wants governor to use federal funds for pandemic relief
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The House Democratic Minority Leader is calling on Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) to use $1.8 billion in federal funds from the American Rescue Act for pandemic relief. Rep. Ro...
Aug 16, 2021
Daughter claims monoclonal antibodies helped save mother's life
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A 100-year-old Vicksburg woman fought off COVID-19 after receiving monoclonal antibodies. Her daughter is now urging everyone who tests positive for the virus to get the trea...
Aug 16, 2021
Mississippi Democratic Party chairman urges governor to reinstate statewide mask mandate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Democratic Party Chairman Tyree Irving released a statement on Monday, urging Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) to reinstate a statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 cases...
Aug 16, 2021
USDA to permanently boost food stamp benefits by 25 percent
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS), Mississippians who receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) wil...
Aug 16, 2021
Powerball adds new Monday night drawing
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - According to leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC), Powerball players will soon get the chance to start the week in a winning way with a new Monday night drawi...
Aug 16, 2021
Marshand Crisler named interim Hinds County sheriff
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County supervisors decided Marshand Crisler will be the interim Hinds County Sheriff, after the passing of Lee Vance. Supervisors Credell Calhoun, Vern O. Gaven and ...
Aug 16, 2021
Sunflower County woman accused of stealing money from food program for students
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, State Auditor Shad White announced special agents from his office arrested a Sunflower County woman after she was indicted for fraud. Carol Jackson was issu...
Aug 16, 2021
Vicksburg mayor will not require city employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs Jr. said he will not make getting the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for city employees. According to the Vicksburg Post, Flaggs' comment...
Aug 16, 2021