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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Several new laws take effect July 1 in Mississippi, including one that will allow home delivery of liquor, wine or beer from local stores. The deliveries are authorized by House Bill 1135. Buyers will have to prove they are at least 21, delivery people will have to be at least that old […]

DESOTO CO., Miss. — While Shelby County residents continue to wait hours for their COVID vaccination, things are different in Mississippi. The process at the Landers Center is simple: check in, sit in line a minute or two for your shot, wait 15 minutes for any adverse reaction and then drive home happy. Related: Health […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Monday, Hinds County Chancellor Judge Tiffany Grove entered an order in the case of House Speaker Philip Gunn versus Governor Tate Reeves. The judge ruled Reeves’ partial veto of a bill spending federal COVID-19 relief funds was unconstitutional. Accordingly, House Bill 1782 became law in its entirety as passed by […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves signed a criminal justice reform bill. Senate Bill 2795 will expand parole eligibility and opportunities for reentry programs. Currently, 6,000 individuals are serving sentences that are not eligible for a parole hearing. The governor released the following statement on social media: Criminal Justice reform. It means […]

Click here if you cannot view the livestream JACKSON, Miss. — Gov. Tate Reeves held a press briefing Thursday afternoon to address to rise in coronavirus cases in Mississippi as well as the effect the virus as had on his own family. The briefing comes after Tuesday’s announcement that the governor’s youngest daughter tested positive […]

OXFORD, Miss. — COVID-19 restrictions in Mississippi came to an end Wednesday, after Gov. Tate Reeves announced the rollback Tuesday, effectively ending mask requirements in the state. In Oxford, bar and restaurant owners are ready to get back to full capacity. Restaurants and bars can now serve alcohol until 1 a.m. “It allows us to […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) addressed the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the state. This comes after the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported more than 3,000 new coronavirus cases in the state on Wednesday. The governor said his team is “not panicking,” and they will make decisions based on […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – After the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reported 1,322 new coronavirus cases on Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves released a statement on social media about the increase in cases. Important to remember that COVID-19 is not gone! We’ve seen numbers increase over the past few weeks. Please stay watchful and protect […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV/AP) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced on social media that his youngest daughter tested positive for the coronavirus. Maddie Reeves attends a private elementary school in Jackson. The governor shared the following message: I want to share a prayer request. My youngest daughter just tested positive for COVID-19. She feels OK, but […]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A bill that would ban transgender treatment for anyone under the age of 18 passed the Mississippi Senate on Tuesday. Senators passed House Bill 1125, also known as the REAP Act, with a 33-15 vote. The bill was passed the House 78-30 on January 19. The proposal bans gender-affirming hormone therapy […]

JACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves is holding a press conference to address Tropical Storm Sally as it is approaching the Gulf Coast.