Category Archives: WJTV
Jones County man arrested, woman wanted for sexual battery of 3-year-old
UPDATE: JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Jones County deputies arrested a man in connection to the sexual battery of a three-year-old child. Bill N. Saul, Jr., has been charged with sexual battery. Bill N...
Jul 23, 2021
JSU to offer COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - COVID-19 vaccinations will be available to students, faculty, staff and community members at Jackson State University's Rose E. McCoy Auditorium Tuesday, July 27. The Jackson-H...
Jul 23, 2021
Ole Miss football players volunteer at Flowood training camp
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Several Ole Miss football players were in Flowood on Friday for the 'Train Like an NFL Prospect' camp at the Grip Training facility. The players made the drive from Oxford to Fl...
Jul 23, 2021
Hinds County sheriff tests positive for COVID-19
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Lee Vance has tested positive for COVID-19. He confirmed Thursday evening that he contracted the virus. Captain Tyree Jones also tested positive for the vi...
Jul 23, 2021
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