Category Archives: WJTV
PHOTOS: Storms cause trees to fall in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Most of Central Mississippi has experienced rain this week. The storms have caused damage, including flooding, downed trees and other damage across the Jackson-metro area. On T...
Aug 25, 2022
Alligator captured at Laurel Popeye's restaurant
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) - An alligator must really love that chicken from Popeye's! Recent rainy weather may be the reason an alligator turned up at a Popeye's restaurant in Laurel on Monday, August 22. ...
Aug 25, 2022
How Biden’s student debt relief plan will affect Mississippians
Hundreds of thousands of Mississippians could benefit from student debt relief plans announced by the Biden administration, as many others now face the prospect of resuming loan repayment come next ye...
Aug 25, 2022
Southaven woman suing Taylor Swift for $1M over 'Lover' book
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG)-- A Southaven, Mississippi woman says Taylor Swift ripped off her book of poems called 'Lover' when the superstar released a book of the same title in 2019. Teresa La Dart filed ...
Aug 25, 2022
More than 100 kids rescued from flooding at Florence daycare
FLORENCE, Miss. (WJTV) - Flash flooding led to the evacuation of more than 100 children at a Florence daycare on Wednesday. The incident happened at the Railroad Daycare. Peach Tree Village evacuated ...
Aug 24, 2022
Jackson mayor declares local emergency due to flooding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba declared a local emergency due the risk of flash flooding in Jackson. The severe weather may include risk of minor to moderate river flash floodin...
Aug 24, 2022
Peach Tree Village evacuated due to flooding
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - At least 31 residents at an assisted living facility in Brandon were evacuated due to flash flooding on the property Wednesday, August 24. Staff and residents at Peach Tree Vil...
Aug 24, 2022
Parents describe Jim Hill's early dismissal as 'chaos'
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced Jim Hill High School would close early on Wednesday due to flash flooding. Staring at 12:15 p.m., students who a...
Aug 24, 2022
Jackson homeowners blame city for flooding
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A neighborhood in North Jackson was hit hard by the flash flooding on Wednesday. Just a few hours ago, water from White Oak Creek overflowed its banks and flooded the street. T...
Aug 24, 2022
2022 Alligator Hunting Season opens Friday in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The 2022 Public Waters Alligator Hunting Season opens in Mississippi on Friday, August 26 at noon. The 10-day season will close at noon on Monday September 5. ...
Aug 24, 2022