Category Archives: WJTV
Jackson developer moves forward with AI campus project
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A developer in the Jackson-metro area plans to build an artificial industrial campus and is pressing forward after a decision recently made by the Mississippi Public Service Co...
Jun 01, 2026
Storms leave thousands without power in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Severe storms moved through Mississippi Monday evening, causing thousands of power outages. According to PowerOutage.com, more than 13,000 customers were without power as of 7:...
Jun 01, 2026
Judge blocks some of Metro Jackson Water Authority Act
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A federal judge blocked some of the provisions of the Metro Jackson Water Authority from going into effect. U.S. District Judge Henry T. Wingate said in his June 1, 2026, rulin...
Jun 01, 2026
Alabama man arrested for stealing Jackson County fire truck
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - An Alabama man was arrested for allegedly stealing a Jackson County fire truck. Jackson County deputies said John Francis Buhring III, 26, of Hoover, Alabama, was arrest...
Jun 01, 2026
Mississippi College officially becomes Mississippi Christian University
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi College has officially changed its name to Mississippi Christian University. MC President Blake Thompson said the university's new name is a strategic, forward-look...
Jun 01, 2026
Hurricane season begins today: Here's what to know | Tracking the Tropics
On today's edition of Tracking the Tropics, an expert from the National Hurricane Center joins our team of meteorologists live to break down the season forecast and to answer your questions. Watch liv...
Jun 01, 2026
Mississippi State, Ole Miss advance to NCAA Super Regionals
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Both the Mississippi State and Ole Miss baseball teams have advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals. The Bulldogs defeated Louisiana 19-5 during the Starkville regional on May ...
Jun 01, 2026
Driver killed during fiery crash in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A driver died during a fiery crash on West County Line Road in Jackson, according to police. The crash happened on West County Line Road between Watkins Drive and Livingston Ro...
May 31, 2026
17-year-old killed in crash on Highway 49 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A 17-year-old was killed during a crash on Highway 49 in Jackson. The crash occurred on Highway 49 at Cynthia Road around 9:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026. According to Jackson police...
May 31, 2026
Mississippi State reaches Starkville regional final
STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi State advanced to the Starkville regional final after defeating Cincinnati 10-5 on May 30, 2026. MSU advanced to Sunday's 7:00 p.m. regional final and will play ...
May 31, 2026