Category Archives: WJTV
Multiple tornadoes confirmed in Mississippi, thousands remain without power
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that at least six tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on May 6, 2026. According to the NWS, one EF-3 tornado was a long track tor...
May 08, 2026
JSU's residence hall renovation on track for Fall 2027
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with Jackson State University (JSU) announced the McAllister-Whiteside Residential Complex has officially transitioned from interior demolition to the exterior demoli...
May 08, 2026
Man arrested after victim found deceased in backyard of Jackson home
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police announced a man was arrested after another man was found deceased in the backyard of a home. The incident occurred in the 200 block of Gaites Lane on May 7, 2026...
May 08, 2026
Salvation Army deploys disaster relief team in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Salvation Army mobilized its Emergency Disaster Services team and mobile canteen unit across Mississippi following the severe storms and tornadoes that struck communities W...
May 08, 2026
JFD building struck by vehicle, damaged for second time
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson Fire Department (JFD) building was damaged for a second time in less than 10 months. According to JFD, the Internal Affairs Complex was damaged after it was recently ...
May 08, 2026
Mississippi secures nearly $41 million in opioid settlement
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi is expected to receive nearly $41 million from a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The state sued Purdue in Dec...
May 08, 2026
Mississippi player claims $2 million Powerball prize
BYHALIA, Miss. (WJTV) - A Mississippi player claimed a $2 million Powerball prize after matching all five white-ball numbers. According to the Mississippi Lottery, the anonymous winner purchased the t...
May 08, 2026
'God's hand of protection was on us': Congregation rebuilding after Mississippi church ravaged by severe storms
PURVIS, Miss. (WKRG) - In Purvis, Miss., a church took a direct hit after severe storms passed over the Gulf Coast on Wednesday night. Once people in the town heard that Coaltown Baptist Church had be...
May 08, 2026
Memphis man fatally shot in Southaven shooting identified
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A man who was fatally killed in a Southaven shooting on Tuesday has now been identified by the Southaven Police Department (SPD). SPD confirmed the victim is 31-year-old Jacquey R. W...
May 08, 2026
Two Mississippi school districts will remain closed on May 8
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Two Mississippi school districts will remain closed on May 8, 2026, after severe storms hit the state on May 6, 2026. According to the Lawrence County School District, ...
May 07, 2026