Category Archives: WJTV
PHOTOS: Possible tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Damage from possible tornadoes ripped across central Mississippi on Wednesday, March 30. The severe storms caused damage in many areas knocking down trees, power lines and dama...
Mar 30, 2022
Adams County sheriff provides update on storm damage
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Several power lines and trees are down in Adams County after strong winds approached ahead of severe weather on Wednesday, March 30. Sheriff Travis Patten urged all neighb...
Mar 30, 2022
TAKE A LOOK: Jackson tornado track
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Storm Team 12 reported a tornado crossed through southwest Jackson around 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. A track of the storm showed the storm move past the WJTV 12 News stu...
Mar 30, 2022
Louisiana man charged with 100 counts 1st degree rape involving a minor
RAPIDES PARISH, La. (KLFY) A Louisiana man has been charged with 100 counts of first-degree rape over allegations of criminal sexual misconduct involving a minor. The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office a...
Mar 30, 2022
Mississippi could become final state with equal pay law
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi could become the final state to enact a law requiring equal pay for equal work by women and men, after the Republican-controlled state House and Senate pass...
Mar 30, 2022
New Orleans homicide suspect believed to be in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New Orleans police issued an arrest warrant for a man who may have fled to the Jackson, Mississippi area. Police are looking for William Powell III in connection to a homicide ...
Mar 30, 2022
Tree falls on Tiffintown Road in Warren County
WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Emergency crews responded to a fallen tree on Tiffintown Road in Warren County. The tree fell onto the roadway just after 3:00 p.m. and caused a road blockage. Warren Cou...
Mar 30, 2022
Warren County sheriff provides update on storm damage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As severe weather approaches Warren County, Sheriff Martin Pace said storm damage is starting to take effect. Three trees were reported down in the Eagle Lake. Sheriff Pace urg...
Mar 30, 2022
Emergency closure for North Chapel Hill Road bridge
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the Hinds County Public Works Department announced North Chapel Hill Road Bridge will close on Wednesday, March 30. I-20 W. & I-55 S. to temporarily close...
Mar 30, 2022
Tree falls outside Governor's Mansion in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Crews are working to remove a tree that fell outside the Governor's Mansion in Jackson. The tree fell onto the roadway on the westside of the mansion due to strong winds as sev...
Mar 30, 2022