Category Archives: WJTV
Federal aid coming to tornado-wrecked swath of Mississippi
President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado that ripped through the Mis...
Mar 26, 2023
Mississippi governor's request for assistance approved by White House
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves' request for Individual and Public Assistance for counties affected by the March 24, 2023, tornadoes and severe weather was approved by the White House. Ac...
Mar 26, 2023
Tornadoes deadliest in Mississippi since 2011
With at least 25 people dead in Mississippi, tornadoes that ravaged parts of the Deep South overnight were the deadliest in the state in more than a decade, according to National Weather Service recor...
Mar 25, 2023
Crews examine storm damage in Rolling Fork
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews have been working tirelessly throughout the day examining the damage in the Mississippi Delta. The town of Rolling Fork and Silver City are organizing and salvaging ...
Mar 25, 2023
Thousands attend St. Paddy's Parade in Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Thousands of Mississippians gathered in Downtown Jackson to celebrate St. Paddy's Day on Saturday! The annual Hal's St. Paddy's Parade draws people to the streets of Downtown J...
Mar 25, 2023
After tornado, harrowing tales of survival in Mississippi
SILVER CITY, Miss. (AP) - Nothing remained of William Barnes' home in the tiny western Mississippi town of Silver City after a killer tornado tore it off its foundations. He stood in disbelief Saturda...
Mar 25, 2023
Body found in Big Black River identified as Ebony Owens
UPDATE: HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones said the unidentified body that was located in the Big Black River was identified as Ebony Owens. He said that while the search fo...
Mar 25, 2023
Man arrested after two shot, killed near Jefferson Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was arrested after two people were shot and killed in Jackson on Saturday, March 25. Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) Spokesperson Bailey Martin said Capitol...
Mar 25, 2023
VIDEO: Tornado damages Amory High School
AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) - At least 25 people were killed and dozens were hurt when tornadoes moved through Mississippi on Friday, March 24. One of the cities that sustained damaged from the storms was Amo...
Mar 25, 2023
Gov. Reeves requests expedited Major Disaster Declaration
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves requested an expedited Major Disaster Declaration for counties impacted by the deadly tornadoes and storms that swept through the state on Friday, March 24...
Mar 25, 2023