Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson power expected to be restored by Wednesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders and officials with Entergy Mississippi said crews are still working to restore power in the capital city. Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba asked for patience from reside...
Jun 20, 2023
'Underwater noises' detected in search for missing sub
BOSTON (NewsNation) - The five people onboard a missing submersible that was headed for the Titanic shipwreck on Sunday have approximately "40 hours of breathable air left," the U.S. Coast Guard estim...
Jun 20, 2023
Nearly 200 Mississippi structures damaged by recent storms
JASPER COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Nearly 200 homes and businesses have been damaged from this week's deadly storms in Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), Jackson ...
Jun 20, 2023
Natchez girl injured in apartment shooting
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - Natchez police are investigating after a juvenile female was injured during a shooting. The Natchez Democrat reported the shooting happened on Monday, June 19 at the Maryland H...
Jun 20, 2023
Mississippi's watermelon harvest underway as rain increases
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Harvest is in full swing for Mississippi's watermelon producers. "Last week, everything looked good," said Heath Steede, Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension agent...
Jun 20, 2023
Mississippi Lottery's summer promotion launches party barge give away
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Lottery will give away a 2023 Sun Tracker Party Barge package from Performance Marine in Columbus, as well as $10,000 in cash! This is part of the lottery'...
Jun 20, 2023
Reservoir's water discharge increases after recent rainfall
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - The Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) will slowly increase the discharge from the Barnett Reservoir. This comes after the PRVWSD held a conference call wi...
Jun 20, 2023
Apparent tornado in Moss Point ravishes through city near Main Street
MOSS POINT, Miss. (WKRG) -- Strong storms have impacted many communities along the Gulf Coast, but one particular region was comparatively hit harder than others. Residents in Moss Point are trying to...
Jun 20, 2023
VIDEO: Family confronts woman they say pointed gun at teen on 4-wheeler
HORN LAKE, Miss. --- A young woman says she is still in shock after she says a neighbor pointed a gun at her and her brother for riding on a 4-wheeler. A viral video captured the confrontation between...
Jun 20, 2023
Jackson cooling centers open on Tuesday
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Jackson and its partners will offer cooling, charging and ice pickup stations at locations across the city on Tuesday, June 20. These stations are open to residents...
Jun 20, 2023