Category Archives: WJTV
Federal aid approved for Walthall County tornado survivors
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - After weeks of uncertainty, relief is on the way for Walthall County. Federal disaster aid was approved by President Donald Trump more than two months after the March 1...
May 26, 2025
Brookhaven police investigate multiple Memorial Day Weekend shootings
BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) - Brookhaven police are investigating multiple Memorial Day Weekend shootings. Commander Tim Sander, with the Brookhaven Police Department, a shooting on Sunday, May 25 left o...
May 26, 2025
Ole Miss, USM and MSU baseball teams learn regional opponents
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) - The games have been set for the 2025 NCAA DI Baseball Regionals. Both Ole Miss and Southern Miss will host postseason baseball. The Rebels will play Murray State first. Wes...
May 26, 2025
Pedestrian hit and killed on I-55 in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 55 in Jackson. The incident occurred on I-55 South between Beasley Road and County Line Road on Monday, May 26. Mississippi father...
May 26, 2025
PHOTOS: Storms cause damage across Jackson-metro area
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Storms have caused damaged across the Jackson-metro area on Monday, May 26. There have been reports of fallen trees and power lines across the capital city. According to the Mi...
May 26, 2025
Mississippi father, son killed after truck crashes into fallen tree
Editor's Note: MHP updated the age of one of the victims who was killed in the crash. The following story has been updated to reflect that change. HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Lexington man and his...
May 26, 2025
Lightning strike hits Natchez water plant
NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) - A lightning strike hit the City of Natchez's water plant. According to city officials, the incident occurred Monday morning as storms moved through the area. Fallen power line ...
May 26, 2025
Fallen power line blocks I-55 in Hinds County
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A fallen power line has blocked all lanes of Interstate 55 in Hinds County. The incident occurred on I-55 at the Cunningham Street exit just after 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May...
May 26, 2025
What's open for Memorial Day 2025?
(NEXSTAR) - Heading out to a parade, cookout, beach day, or another event for Memorial Day, only to find out you've forgotten sunscreen or a snack? You're in luck - many stores and restaurants will be...
May 26, 2025
Ole Miss, Southern Miss to host 2025 NCAA DI Baseball Regionals
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi will host postseason baseball for the 2025 NCAA DI Baseball Regionals. The full 64-team field, top 16 na...
May 25, 2025