Category Archives: WJTV
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
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