Category Archives: WJTV

Frozen pipes can cause major damage — here's how to prevent them
Burst pipes are the leading cause of property damage from winter weather. Here's how to prevent them.
Andrew Dorn Jan 27, 2026

Lexington residents left in the dark after winter storm
LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lexington residents were without power on Monday after a winter storm moved through Mississippi. The damage is still being assessed, but there are downed trees and power line...
Cameron Smith Jan 26, 2026

Man killed, woman injured in Yazoo City shooting
YAZOO CITY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed, and a woman was injured during a shooting in Yazoo City. Yazoo City Police Chief Patrick Jaco said the shooting occurred in the 300 block of Clay Avenue on...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 26, 2026

Yazoo County faces widespread power outages after winter storm
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County was hit hard by this weekend's winter storm, leaving hundreds of people without power as of Monday morning. Downed trees, icy power lines and damage have been...
Marie Mennefield Jan 26, 2026

Mississippi National Guard being deployed for winter storm recovery efforts
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) will be deployed to help with the winter storm recovery efforts in the state. The governor said u...
Jaylin Thornton Jan 26, 2026

Rolling Fork faces outages, icy streets
ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) - Rolling Fork residents are dealing with dangerous conditions and widespread outages on Monday after a winter storm moved through Mississippi this weekend. There are multip...
Mercy Rain Jan 26, 2026

Jackson man found dead in extreme cold
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was found deceased during the extreme cold. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said the body of 66-year-old Bobbie Freeman was found in the driveway of a r...
Sethanie Smith Jan 26, 2026

Vicksburg man dies in Jefferson County house fire
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A house fire in Jefferson County claimed the life of a Vicksburg man. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey said the fire occurred in the 900 block of Old 20 Road in U...
Tommy West Jan 26, 2026

MDAC opens donation site for winter storm victims
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced he directed the old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds be opened to receive donations to he...
Ashton Southern Jan 26, 2026

Entergy Mississippi restoring power after winter storm disrupts service
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This weekend's winter storm disrupted customers across Entergy's service territory, leaving many without power. Crews have been assessing damage and restoring service where it ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 26, 2026
