Category Archives: WJTV
1,199 new coronavirus cases, 9 additional deaths in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) is reporting 1,199 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Mississippi, along with nine additional deaths. This brings the ...
Jul 22, 2021
Mississippi to file arguments in landmark abortion case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi attorney general's office is expected to file briefs with the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday to outline the state's arguments in a case that could upend nearly 50...
Jul 22, 2021
California mother, teenage son arrested after toddler shot in back seat of car
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (KTLA) - A California mother and her teenage son have been arrested after the boy shot a loaded gun in the back seat of the mother's vehicle, injuring a toddler Tuesday, police ...
Jul 22, 2021
Man with COVID disguises himself as wife to board flight
TERNATE, Indonesia (AP) - An Indonesian man with the coronavirus has boarded a domestic flight disguised as his wife, wearing a niqab covering his face and carrying fake IDs and a negative PCR test re...
Jul 22, 2021
What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine "breakthrough" case? It's when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. A small number of such cases are expected and health officials say they're ...
Jul 22, 2021
AP source: Texas, Oklahoma talk to SEC about joining league
The last time Texas got a wandering eye for an alternative conference affiliation it fueled a series of realignment in college sports that nearly killed the Big 12. Texas is once again exploring free ...
Jul 21, 2021
Search for man who shot at Clinton Police ends in Jackson
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police arrested a man after he allegedly shot at an officer who was trying to conduct a traffic stop. The incident started on I-20 E. in Clinton on Wednesday, July 21. ...
Jul 21, 2021
Man charged in Lauderdale County judge’s shooting fires attorney at hearing
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) - A man charged in the March 2020 shooting of a Mississippi judge stood up during a preliminary hearing for the case and fired his attorney. Cameras weren't allowed inside the Lau...
Jul 21, 2021
Jackson woman frustrated with road conditions in neighborhood
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson woman is speaking out about road conditions across the city, especially in her South Jackson neighborhood. Stephanie Walker said she's tired of driving down streets t...
Jul 21, 2021
Mississippi House, Senate leaders: Medical marijuana legislative session could be held in August
JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - House and Senate negotiators are expected to begin meeting next week to try to draft a medical marijuana compromise bill, and both sides say they believe the gover...
Jul 21, 2021