Category Archives: WJTV
Neshoba County Fair kicks off Friday
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The annual Neshoba County Fair kicked off on Friday, July 23. Attendees can expect live music and entertainment, art shows, rodeos, livestock shows, a petting zoo for ki...
Jul 23, 2021
Mississippi Health Department recommends COVID-19 booster shots for high-risk groups
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In a letter sent to doctors, hospitals and clinics across Mississippi, State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers said the number of cases, hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19...
Jul 23, 2021
Hinds County Schools to require students to wear masks for upcoming school year
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Hinds County School District announced on Friday the district's reopening plan for the 2021-2022 school year. All district schools will reopen on Wednesday, Au...
Jul 23, 2021
Mega Millions jackpot increases to $140 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Friday night's Mega Millions jackpot is currently an estimated $140 million, according to the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC). Saturday's Powerball jackpot is currently a...
Jul 23, 2021
Toni Johnson resigns from position as chair of Hinds County Election Commission
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Election Commissioner Toni Johnson has resigned from her position as the chair of the election commission. The resignation happened moments before the Hinds C...
Jul 23, 2021
Natchez casino to require masks starting Sunday
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Starting Sunday, July 25, Magnolia Bluff's Casino & Hotel in Natchez will be requiring all patrons and employees to wear masks or face coverings. According to the Natchez D...
Jul 23, 2021
Famous actresses from Mississippi
Anyone who wants to admire and envy the world's biggest stars needs only to look on Instagram. From A-list movie stars and major musicians to pro ball players and comedians who landed their own sitcom...
Jul 23, 2021
Three arrested in connection to Jackson homicide case; charges dropped against previous suspect
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police, along with U.S. Marshals, arrested a man in connection to the death of Antwan Howell. Ashton White, 29, has been charged with murder and being a felon in posses...
Jul 23, 2021
More than $130K worth of equipment stolen from Southern Burial Solutions
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders at a Jackson business want answers after a thief took more than a $130,000 worth of equipment, including a pick up truck. President of Southern Burial Solutions Luke Po...
Jul 23, 2021
MDOC pressures prisoners to renounce gangs as parole eligibility is expanded
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - The Mississippi Department of Corrections is asking people in prison to renounce gang membership as a part of the department's Security Threat Group Management Uni...
Jul 23, 2021