Category Archives: WJTV
1,317 new coronavirus cases, 8 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,317 new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and eight additional deaths. This brings the state's total number of cases...
Jul 23, 2021
Man released from prison to marry sister of man he was accused of killing
CLEVELAND (WJW) - A man convicted of killing his roommate walked out of the Cuyahoga County Jail in Ohio Thursday after being given a new trial - on his arm was the dead man's sister. It marked the la...
Jul 23, 2021
Man dies after being shot multiple times inside Jackson gas station
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot multiple times inside of a gas station. The shooting happened at the Super Mart in the 4700 block of North State Street ar...
Jul 22, 2021
Cases continue to spike in Mississippi due to Delta variant
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Delta variant is to blame for the latest surge of coronavirus numbers in Mississippi. On Thursday, the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported almost 1,200 c...
Jul 22, 2021
CDC now monitoring 'over 200 individuals in 27 states' for monkeypox
WASHINGTON (WVLA) - A week after a Texas man was confirmed to have monkeypox after traveling overseas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring dozens of people who may have come i...
Jul 22, 2021
12 News Investigates: Disability rights in Mississippi prisons
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In February, Disability Rights in Mississippi released a report after visiting and investigating the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) for two years. Their conclusio...
Jul 22, 2021
Jackson organization works to change youth involvement through tennis
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Through Operation Reach, Tasha Meyers is working to help the youth change their mindset and an opportunity to learn discipline and control through tennis. "Everybody's like, 'Y...
Jul 22, 2021
Neshoba County Fair to begin Friday
NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Neshoba County Fair will kick off on Friday, July 23 and last until Friday, July 30. Attendees can expect live music and entertainment, art shows, rodeos, livestock ...
Jul 22, 2021
Reservoir YMCA temporarily shuts down camp due to COVID-19 cases
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - Resurgence of COVID-19 is impacting summer plans for some young people. Camp has been temporarily closed this week at the Reservoir YMCA after some kids tested positive. Leader...
Jul 22, 2021
Man wanted for home burglary in Copiah County
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Copiah County deputies are searching for a man who broke into a home. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 20 in the Dentville Community around 12:00 p.m. According t...
Jul 22, 2021