Garret Grove

Jackson

Digital Reporter at WHLT-TV (Hattiesburg, MS)

Digital Reporter at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

Digital Reporter for WJTV 12 News in Jackson, Mississippi News Website: https://t.co/ED0ljUFl21 Garret's LinkedIn: https://t.co/LSFVymddnQ

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What are the busiest Memorial Day Holiday routes in Mississippi?

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As America and Mississippi near Memorial Day, traffic for those entering and leaving the state is likely at the top of mind for motorists. According to AAA, close to 40 million Americans are expected to travel by car for Memorial Day. Rental car company Hertz says Friday, May 23, will likely be the busiest day for car pickup nationally.
Ending 2017 tax cuts hurts Mississippians: report

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With recent federal decisions related to spending impacting Mississippi, inaction on temporary tax cuts could result in Mississippians paying more taxes on average. Congress is currently mulling over a budget related to federal spending and tax cuts. How the final piece of legislation will look is uncertain; however, the impact of not renewing one part of the legislation is clear. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) is set to expire this year.
Mississippi 4th worst state for working moms: report

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With more working mothers in the economy than ever, a recent report reveals that the environment for them to thrive may be hostile in Mississippi. Women make up nearly half of the U.S. workforce, and 74% of moms with children under 18 were working in 2024. In Mississippi, however, the state’s mothers face distinct challenges both professionally and personally. It led WalletHub to rank Mississippi as the fourth-worst state for working moms.
Mississippi most affected by STDs in US: report

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In a state where citizens are plagued with a myriad of public health issues, another report points to the poor sexual health of Mississippians. In 2023, healthcare officials ranked Jackson fourth nationally for new HIV cases. Those statistics likely contributed to Mississippi having the most cases of sexually transmitted diseases per capita nationally that year. Two years later, a Universal Drugstore report shows that conditions have not changed.
Mississippi most affected by STDs in US: report

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In a state where citizens are plagued with a myriad of public health issues, another report points to the poor sexual health of Mississippians. In 2023, healthcare officials ranked Jackson fourth nationally for new HIV cases. Those statistics likely contributed to Mississippi having the most cases of sexually transmitted diseases per capita nationally that year. Two years later, a Universal Drugstore report shows that conditions have not changed.
University of Mississippi engineers create novel heart attack detection tech

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – University of Mississippi engineers developed a new technology that could help detect heart attacks and save lives. In the United States, someone dies from a heart attack every 40 seconds. Heart disease is the country’s leading cause of death. Mississippi has the second-highest heart disease mortality rate among all states in the country. Early detection of heart attacks could help save lives.
ACLU sues Lexington over civil rights lawyer's arrest

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced a lawsuit against the city of Lexington and three police officers related to a high-profile arrest in 2023. Attorney Jill Collen Jefferson and others filed a 2022 lawsuit on behalf of Lexington residents. They were alleged to be some of the victims of the Lexington Police Department’s (LPD) harassment and retaliation against Black citizens.
ACLU sues Lexington over civil rights lawyer’s arrest

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) announced a lawsuit against the city of Lexington and three police officers related to a high-profile arrest in 2023. Attorney Jill Collen Jefferson and others filed a 2022 lawsuit on behalf of Lexington residents. They were alleged to be some of the victims of the Lexington Police Department’s (LPD) harassment and retaliation against Black citizens.
Mississippi native and NFL wide receiver to host first football camp

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi native turned NFL wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge is set to have his first football camp in the capital city. Hailing from the small town of D’Lo, Hodge went to Mendenhall High School. He played football at Alcorn State University and Hinds Community College, but ultimately graduated from Prairie View A&M University in Texas. He first played for the Los Angeles Rams, where the team faced the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl that season.
Mississippi among worst states for animals: report

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi may be known as the Hospitality State, but a recent report indicates that the state’s animals may beg to differ. Nearly 87 million households in the U.S. own pets. However, findings from SmileHub reveal that some states take better care of these animals than others. According to the website, 43 states do a better job than Mississippi. The site found that the state is the seventh worst state for animals.