Category Archives: WJTV
Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs tests positive for COVID-19
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - On Monday, Vicksburg Mayor George Flaggs, Jr., announced he tested positive for COVID-19. Some Mississippians decide to receive vaccine as COVID-19 cases increase in state "A...
Aug 02, 2021
Groom shoots two victims in violent wedding night rampage during Bonnet Carré Spillway traffic jam
LAPLACE, La. (WGNO) - It was a violent scene in the midst of a mile-long traffic jam late Saturday night on the Bonnet Carr Spillway, when a groom still wearing his wedding day tuxedo shot two victims...
Aug 02, 2021
'Extremely risky': Utah county sees rise in people hammocking on power lines
NORTH OGDEN, Utah (KTVX) -- Aren't hammocks supposed to be used for relaxing? Well, yes, but apparently some people in Utah are taking the popular trend to new heights. The Weber County Sheriff's Offi...
Aug 02, 2021
Can businesses enforce vaccine mandates?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)-Many businesses nationwide such as Walmart and Disney are now requiring employees to get vaccinated. But, could we see businesses in Jackson starting to put these same policies i...
Aug 02, 2021
Jackson police investigate deadly shooting on Pyle Avenue
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed early Monday morning. The shooting happened around 12:15 a.m. on Pyle Avenue. According to investigators, a 29-...
Aug 02, 2021
One arrested, one wanted after chase into Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Pearl police arrested a driver after a chase into the City of Jackson. According to Greg Flynn with the City of Pearl, an officer tried to stop the driver in Pearl near Richlan...
Aug 01, 2021
Jackson neighbors upset about holes, dirt left behind by crews
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson neighbors in the Georgetown community said crews are not cleaning up the mess left behind after digging in the area. They said the problem has been happening for years....
Aug 01, 2021
Can businesses enforce vaccine mandates?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As establishments across the United States ask patrons to show proof of vaccination, businesses in Mississippi may follow suit. The COVID-19 vaccine remains under emergency use...
Aug 01, 2021
Two-vehicle accident in Natchez leads to DUI arrest
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A two-vehicle accident in Natchez ended in a DUI arrest. According to the Natchez Democrat, the accident happened just before midnight Saturday, July 31 on Homochitto Street. T...
Aug 01, 2021
Mississippi seeking new leader of math and science school
COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) - The top administrator at the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science said he will leave that job at the end of December, prompting a search for a new school leader. Germa...
Aug 01, 2021