Category Archives: WJTV
TDOT: I-40 bridge to reopen under limited traffic August 2
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Transportation announced the I-40 Hernando Desoto Bridge will begin reopening under limited traffic starting next week. On Monday, August 2, all eastbound ...
Jul 28, 2021
Citywide crime rally to be held in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In an effort to honor the lives of gun violence victims, families and community members are joining together to rally at the Jackson Police Department headquarters on Wednesday...
Jul 28, 2021
'I am safe, I am loved': Boy stabbed, set on fire by father adopted by detective
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) - In a trial that captivated the nation earlier this year, Ronnie Oneal III insisted on acting as his own attorney in a capital murder case. He would end up being convicted of murde...
Jul 28, 2021
Campbell's Soup debuts new labels featuring modernized design and 'hidden elements'
(NEXSTAR) - Campbell's is updating its soup labels with a couple of super subtle changes. The Campbell Soup Company previewed the new design on Tuesday, in a social media post promising the "same M'm!...
Jul 28, 2021
M-Bar owner plans multi-million dollar outdoor entertainment expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The owner of M-Bar Sports Grill in Jackson announced construction will soon begin on an outdoor entertainment expansion behind the venue. According to Richard Bradley, the foun...
Jul 28, 2021
1,875 new coronavirus cases, 6 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,875 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with six additional deaths. This brings the s...
Jul 28, 2021
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis say they only bathe their kids if they see dirt on them
(WTRF) - Famous couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis recently revealed on the "Armchair Expert" podcast that they only bathe their kids "if you can see the dirt on them," adding, "Otherwise, there's n...
Jul 28, 2021
Silver Alert issued for missing Hinds County man
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 60-year-old Ronnie J. Burns of Jackson. Investigators said Burns was last seen Monday, July 26, at ...
Jul 28, 2021
Simone Biles withdraws from all-around gymnastics competition, won't defend title
TOKYO (AP) - Simone Biles will not defend her Olympic title. The American gymnastics superstar withdrew from Thursday's all-around competition to focus on her mental well-being. USA Gymnastics said in...
Jul 28, 2021
Jackson animal shelter facing financial hardship
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thousands of non-profits continue to face financial hardships due to COVID-19, and The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) in Jackson is no exception. Peggy Harrell, long-time animal advo...
Jul 27, 2021