Category Archives: WJTV
Mississippians react to new CDC mask guidance
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reversed course on some masking guidelines, recommending that even vaccinated people return to wearing masks in...
Jul 27, 2021
How to avoid heat-related illness
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The summer heat is common in Mississippi, but excessive heat is dangerous. An excessive heat warning has been issued for parts of the state on Wednesday, July 28. The heat inde...
Jul 27, 2021
Braxton man dies after being arrested in connection to Rankin County burglary
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) are investigating after a man died after he was arrested in connection to a burglary in Braxton. The incident ha...
Jul 27, 2021
VA requires health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday that the agency to require health care workers to get COVID-19 vaccines. This comes as Delta variant cases continue to su...
Jul 27, 2021
Naked man killed while attempting to break into Simpson County home, deputies say
SIMPSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Simpson County deputies are investigating after a naked man was shot and killed while attempted to break into a home. According to investigators, the incident happened j...
Jul 27, 2021
Mississippi State extends coach Lemonis after CWS title
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi State says head baseball coach Chris Lemonis has signed a long-term contract extension, less than a month after guiding the Bulldogs to their first College World S...
Jul 27, 2021
Child tax credit: Why you may want to opt out of monthly payments this week
(WJW) - The first of six monthly child tax credit payments began July 15. Parents should expect $300 a month for kids under the age of 6 and $250 a month for children between 6 and 17. Those payments ...
Jul 27, 2021
'Bring your house and share your spouse': New swinger trailer park opening in Louisiana
EVANGELINE PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- If you're looking to spice up your love life with an outdoor experience, there's a new spot for swingers opening in Mamou, Louisiana. It's called Tee Boi's Swinger Tra...
Jul 27, 2021
Dr. Dobbs discusses "rapid increase" in COVID-19 cases in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs provided an update on the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in Mississippi. Over the weekend, the Mississippi State Department of Health (M...
Jul 27, 2021
Crews to close part of Cedars of Lebanon Road in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson announces crews will close part of Cedars of Lebanon Road between Manhattan Road and Crepe Myrtle Drive on Wednesday, July 28. A contractor wil...
Jul 27, 2021