Category Archives: WJTV
Forrest General Hospital announces visitation changes
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - Due to the spike in COVID-19 cases, Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg has updated its visitation policy. The new rules are as follows: No visitor who is ill, sick, fr...
Aug 04, 2021
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center limits visitations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Baptist Medical Center in Jackson will limit visitation for the safety of patients, visitors and employees against COVID-19. St. Dominic to require COVID-19 vac...
Aug 04, 2021
Committee approves $20.7M to advance Yazoo Backwater Area Project
WASHINGTON (WJTV) - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) announced the Senate Appropriations Committee passed an appropriations measure that includes funding to support flood control ...
Aug 04, 2021
Sunglasses dropped into orangutan enclosure at zoo, and you won't believe what happened next
(BRPROUD) - "So I'm down a pair of sunglasses but up a very good story." That's what a TikTok user posted along with a viral video that currently sits at almost 45 million views. Lola Testu (@minorcri...
Aug 04, 2021
St. Dominic to require COVID-19 vaccination for all employees, students in rotations
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, which is the parent organization of St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, announced Wednesday it will require all team members, em...
Aug 04, 2021
Claiborne County leaders impose curfew, mask requirements for businesses
CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County has issued a COVID-19 executive order for businesses and establishments due to an increase in cases in Mississippi. The requirements are listed below:...
Aug 04, 2021
One injured in Jones County explosion
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was hurt after an explosion in Jones County. According to investigators, the incident happened Wednesday morning on Job R. Lane in the Union/Moselle area. Offic...
Aug 04, 2021
Simpson County Schools to require face masks starting Thursday
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Simpson County School District announced students and staff will be required to wear face masks indoors, regardless of vaccine status. The new policy wi...
Aug 04, 2021
Woman stabbed multiple times on Ellis Avenue in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a woman was stabbed multiple times Tuesday night. The incident happened on Ellis Avenue just before 7:30 p.m. The victim was taken to the...
Aug 04, 2021
2,821 new coronavirus cases, 7 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 2,821 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with seven additional deaths. This brings the...
Aug 04, 2021