Category Archives: WJTV

How to prepare for the freezing temps in Mississippi
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - With freezing temperatures expected to hit Mississippi this weekend, hardware stores are seeing more people stocking up on supplies in order to stay warm and protect their home...
Jaylin Thornton Jan 22, 2026

Potentially catastrophic ice storm set to affect millions in US: What the numbers show
Millions of Americans from New Mexico to the Carolinas are bracing for a potentially catastrophic ice storm that could crush trees and power lines and knock out power for days, while many northern sta...
The Associated Press Jan 22, 2026

Mississippi House passes healthcare bill
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi House lawmakers passed a bill that would cut red tape for hospitals and medical facilities across the state. State Rep. Sam Creekmore (R-District 14), chairman of t...
Cameron Smith Jan 21, 2026

Map shows where temperatures are set to fall most, what about Mississippi?
In some states the wind chill may fall below -50 F.
Jeremy Tanner Jan 21, 2026

Mississippi bill progresses to stream public meetings online
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Senate Government Structure Committee advanced a bill that would give Mississippians the right to watch public meetings online. The People's Access Act would require all pu...
Cameron Smith Jan 21, 2026

Mississippi grocery stores see rush as winter storm approaches
RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - People across the Jackson-metro area are preparing for the possibility of winter weather this weekend. Grocery stores have seen an increase in shoppers stocking up on essenti...
Mercy Rain Jan 21, 2026

Vicksburg police charge two in Bowmar Avenue homicide
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - Vicksburg police announced two people were arrested in connection to the shooting death of a man. The shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Bowmar Avenue around 11:57 p.m. o...
Tommy West Jan 21, 2026

Mississippi Public Health Report Card shows gains, areas that need work
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) said the state is making progress in several key public health areas, but significant challenges remain. The 20...
Sethanie Smith Jan 21, 2026

Officer-involved shooting near McComb Library prompts school lockdowns
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple McComb schools were placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to an officer-involved shooting near the McComb Public Library. The Enterprise Journal reported the incident occ...
Sethanie Smith Jan 21, 2026

Man sentenced for arson that killed two in Byram
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man pled guilty in connection to a fatal arson that claimed the lives of two of his roommates in Byram. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Marcos Perez, 33, ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 21, 2026
