Category Archives: WJTV
MDOT readies snow plows, salt brine for winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is monitoring forecasts ahead of a winter storm that's expected to affect parts of the state this weekend. According to MDOT...
Jan 21, 2026
Two former Mississippi superintendents plead guilty to embezzlement
ABERDEEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Two former Mississippi superintendents recently pled guilty to conspiracy to commit embezzlement. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Earl Joe Nelson, of Biloxi, and Mone...
Jan 21, 2026
Mississippi officials share heating safety tips ahead of winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With extreme cold and winter weather possible in the coming days, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) Fire Services Division and State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) encou...
Jan 21, 2026
Delta offers flexibility for flights impacted by winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Due to the forecasted winter weather across the Southeast, Delta will offer flexibility to customers with existing bookings to change their travel with no fees. This will inclu...
Jan 21, 2026
5 charged, 23 dogs rescued in alleged Mississippi dog-fighting ring
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Authorities in Panola County, Mississippi have charged five people in connection with an alleged dog-fighting ring near Sardis. Deputies with the Panola County Sheriff's Office respon...
Jan 21, 2026
Two dead in Southaven house fire, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - An early-morning house fire in Southaven claimed two lives, police said. Southaven Police said the fire happened Tuesday on Oaklawn Place in the area of Rasco Road and Elmore. Two peo...
Jan 21, 2026
Mississippi lawmakers push identity protection bill amid rise of AI
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more, Mississippi lawmakers are working on a bill that would make it illegal to use someone's name, image or voice w...
Jan 20, 2026
Grand marshal announced for 2026 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival will return to Jackson in 2026. This year's theme is "Stars, Stripes & Shamrocks" to celebrate St. Patrick's Day and America's 2...
Jan 20, 2026
Defense in Ted DiBiase Jr. case seeks mistrial
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The federal trial for Ted DiBiase Jr. continued on January 20, 2026. During the trial, the defense asked for a mistrial because DiBiase's attorney, Scott Gilbert, had a health ...
Jan 20, 2026
One killed, one injured in accident near Red Bluff
MARION COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - One person was killed and another was injured during an accident near Red Bluff in Marion County. According to the Morgantown Volunteer Fire Department, they were dispatc...
Jan 20, 2026