Category Archives: WJTV
'None of this is worth it:' Alabama business owner on ventilator sends message to community
FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) - A Fairhope business owner was diagnosed with COVID-19 over a week ago, but for the last 5 days she was hospitalized at Thomas Hospital as symptoms worsened. Stephanie Easterlin...
Jul 30, 2021
Mississippi lottery player claims $65K prize
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced an Alabama woman claimed her $65,000 jackpot prize after buying a winning Mississippi Match 5 ticket. She bough...
Jul 30, 2021
Jackson cooling centers to remain open through weekend
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson announced two cooling centers will be open through the weekend due to the extremely hot temperatures. Officials said the centers will be open f...
Jul 30, 2021
Couple says their newborn accidentally swapped at Tennessee hospital
HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WKRN) - A couple says after delivering a healthy baby girl last month at a Tennessee hospital, their baby was accidentally swapped with another newborn. "Even in the year 2021, these...
Jul 30, 2021
Mississippi woman drowns at TVA campground in Alabama
COLBERT COUNTY, Ala. (WHNT) - The Colbert County Coroner identified the woman who drowned at the TVA campground on Thursday. The victim was identified as, Cynthia Coggins, 52, of Belmont, Mississippi....
Jul 30, 2021
Bodies of two children found during traffic stop
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) -- Baltimore County Police found the bodies of two dead children during a traffic stop on Wednesday evening. Aunt arrested, charged after the bodies of two children found ...
Jul 30, 2021
Board member proposes mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for Natchez Adams School District employees
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A Natchez Adams School District board member proposed making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all school district employees. The Natchez Democrat reported Phillip West propo...
Jul 30, 2021
Country music star leaves $1,000 tip for waitress working a double while caring for her daughter
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) - A Waffle House employee in North Carolina got a surprise when a country music star left a generous tip after his to-go meal. The artist noticed Shirell "Honey" Lackey perform...
Jul 30, 2021
1,643 new coronavirus cases, 10 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,643 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Mississippi, along with 10 additional deaths. This brings the state's t...
Jul 30, 2021
Morning ‘Sip July 30: Children's of Mississippi Christmas in July
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The morning team continues to travel across Central Mississippi to find some of the best local spots. This week, the Morning 'Sip was at Children's of Mississippi hospital in J...
Jul 30, 2021