Category Archives: WJTV

Mississippi governor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he declared a State of Emergency ahead of a winter storm that is expected to impact Mississippi starting Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. "The St...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2026

Ocean Springs man arrested in Oxford bank robbery case
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - Oxford police announced an Ocean Springs man was arrested in connection to a bank robbery. The robbery occurred in the 1600 block of Jackson Avenue around 9:30 a.m. on January 2...
Tommy West Jan 22, 2026

When will the worst of the winter storm hit Mississippi?
With nearly 140 million Americans under alerts for snow, sleet and freezing rain Thursday, people from Texas to Boston are bracing for the worst of a potentially catastrophic winter storm.
Jeremy Tanner Jan 22, 2026

Mississippi schools announce closures due to winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi schools have announced changes to their schedules due to this weekend's winter storm. School Changes Daycare Closures Click here to keep up with the Storm Team...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2026

Handgun confiscated from student at Callaway High School
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with Jackson Public Schools (JPS) said a handgun was confiscated from a student at Callaway High School. According to JPS, the district's EVOLV security screening sys...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2026

When should you put salt on your driveway as major winter storm looms?
Millions of people in the U.S. are about to be battered by a massive winter storm. Are you prepared?
Addy Bink Jan 22, 2026

Man wanted for aggravated assault in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Holmes County deputies are searching for a man who is considered to be armed and dangerous. Investigators said they're working to locate Markeal Williams, who is also kno...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2026

Mississippi authorities find 200 dogs living in poor conditions
LEE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Lee County deputies announced 200 dogs were found in "inadequate" living conditions. On January 5, 2026, investigators said a resident in the Plantersville area contacted th...
Tommy West Jan 22, 2026

MEMA urges caution as winter storm approaches
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) encouraged citizens to prepare for potential winter weather and extreme cold that is predicted to impact a large portion of t...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 22, 2026

Mississippi starts campaign to reduce infant mortality rate
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) will launch the "Saving the Smallest" Infant Mortality Campaign on January 23, 2026, which is recognized as Maternal Health Aw...
Tommy West Jan 22, 2026
