Category Archives: WJTV
Packaged carrots recalled over possible salmonella contamination
(WJW) - Grimmway Farms has voluntarily recalled some retail-packaged carrots due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall is for certain packages of Bunny Luv Organic Cut and Peeled Baby Carro...
Jul 26, 2021
Pfizer and Moderna to expand vaccine trials in children ages 5-11 at FDA request, report says
(NEXSTAR) - At the urging of the Food and Drug Administration, Pfizer and Moderna will be expanding their COVID-19 vaccine trials in children ages 5 to 11 as a precautionary measure after rare side ef...
Jul 26, 2021
Man accused of killing two Brookhaven police officers appears in court
LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The man accused of capital murder in the deaths of two Brookhaven police officers appeared in the Lincoln County Circuit Court on Monday, July 26. According to the Daily...
Jul 26, 2021
MAE to host Back-to-School, COVID-19 conversation with Mississippi's health leaders
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Association of Educators (MAE) will host a conversation with State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs and State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers on Monday, July 26. T...
Jul 26, 2021
Man arrested after abandoned dog seen on video chasing car that left it behind
HORIZON CITY, Texas (KTSM) -- A 68-year-old man has been arrested and accused of animal cruelty for abandoning a canine in Texas, according to the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. Luis Antonio Campos ...
Jul 26, 2021
Man sentenced on child exploitation charge in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - In Marion County, a man pled guilty to one count of child exploitation. William A. Chapman, 39, was sentenced to 10 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of ...
Jul 26, 2021
Woman arrested in Perry County after deputies find 3,000 Fentanyl pills
PERRY COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Perry County deputies arrested a woman after a traffic stop on Saturday, July 24. Investigators said they stopped Angela Pacheco, 39, on Highway 98 just east of New August...
Jul 26, 2021
Jones County deputies warn about scam
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies are warning neighbors about a scam. Investigators said if you send a payment to redeem the "pile of money you've won" or any other free things, then ...
Jul 26, 2021
Man wanted after confrontation with Vicksburg police
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man is wanted after escaping from authorities on Sunday, July 25. According to Vicksburg Daily News, police received a call about a domestic disturbance at an apa...
Jul 26, 2021
Academy of Innovation students to being school year in new building
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Vicksburg Warren School District announced the new Academy of Innovation (AOI) middle school building will open for 7th and 8th grade students for the 2021-2...
Jul 26, 2021