Category Archives: WJTV
How to donate to Grenada County storm victims
ELLIOT, Miss. -- Cleaning efforts are underway across parts of Mississippi following tornadoes over the weekend. Countless volunteers have dedicated their time and energy to helping those in need. Fro...
Mar 17, 2025
Tornado wreaks havoc on Grace community, leaving homes in ruin
ISSAQUENA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Neighbors in the Grace community were impacted by a tornado on Saturday that destroyed homes and knocked down power poles. The community, located west of Rolling Fork,...
Mar 17, 2025
Man killed in shooting on State Street in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed this weekend. The shooting occurred in the 5500 block of North State Street on Saturday, March 15. Natchez offi...
Mar 17, 2025
Taylorsville residents recovering from tornadoes' devastating impact
TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - Neighbors in Taylorsville are picking up the pieces after two back-to-back tornadoes tore through the town on Saturday, March 15. Residents told WJTV 12 News that they hav...
Mar 17, 2025
Gov. Reeves tours tornado damage in Mississippi
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) toured the tornado damage in the Pine Belt from Saturday's severe storms. On Monday, the governor met with Mrs. Lott and her family near ...
Mar 17, 2025
Volunteers unite to aid Mississippi tornado victims
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Volunteers and organizations are working to help those affected by the tornado outbreak in Mississippi. According to the Marion County Sheriff's Office, heavy-duty supp...
Mar 17, 2025
Flags lowered to honor three killed in Mississippi medical helicopter crash
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honor of the three crew members who died during a medical helicopter crash in Madison County. "Mississ...
Mar 17, 2025
'Everything is gone': Walthall County devastated by tornadoes
WALTHALL COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Neighbors in Walthall County are starting to clean up the damage left by Saturday's two tornadoes. Many are now without homes, and families are grieving for those who w...
Mar 16, 2025
Man dies in crash on I-55 in Holmes County
HOLMES COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was killed during a crash in Holmes County. The crash occurred on Interstate 55 near the Durant exit around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 15. One dead, one injured a...
Mar 16, 2025
3 reported missing during Mississippi tornado outbreak found alive
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi leaders said agencies and volunteers are working to help communities across the state recover from a deadly tornado outbreak that occurred March 14-15. On Saturday, G...
Mar 16, 2025