Category Archives: WJTV
Two tornadoes cause damage in Mississippi
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that two tornadoes touched down in Mississippi on February 12, 2025. According to the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency ...
Feb 14, 2025
Former Mississippi youth pastor sentenced for sexual battery
TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) - A former Mississippi youth pastor has been sentenced after pleading guilty to having sex with a 16-year-old church member. The Daily Journal reported Alexander Blackwelder, 28, ...
Feb 14, 2025
Man wanted for robbing Clinton Home Depot
CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - Clinton police are searching for a man who robbed the Home Depot. The incident occurred at the business in the 5000 block of Hampstead Boulevard on Tuesday, February 11. Car go...
Feb 14, 2025
Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 14-16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you'll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (February 14-16) around Mississippi. C...
Feb 14, 2025
Lost Rabbit residents fight to keep green space
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Madison County residents are fighting to preserve a beloved green space in their community. In the Town of Lost Rabbit, there is a three-acre waterfront park where ...
Feb 13, 2025
American Airlines flight makes emergency landing at Jackson airport
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - An airplane that was flying to Houston, Texas, made an emergency landing in Jackson, Mississippi. According to officials, American Airlines flight 1478 was traveling from Charl...
Feb 13, 2025
Mississippi Powerball player wins $2 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi Lottery officials announced another player won a big Powerball prize! A Powerball ticket purchased in Mendenhall won $2 million two days after a ticket purchased in...
Feb 13, 2025
Columbia focuses on recovery after EF-0 tornado
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) - The City of Columbia is in recovery mode after an EF-0 tornado touched down on Wednesday, February 12. According to a preliminary report by the National Weather Service (NWS),...
Feb 13, 2025
Possible tornado damages homes in Wayne County
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) - Widespread damage across Wayne County strongly suggests that a tornado hit the area Wednesday night. In the Beat Four community, officials with Wayne County Emergency Mana...
Feb 13, 2025
Car goes off Natchez Trace and into Reservoir
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Police are investigating after a vehicle went off of the Natchez Trace and into the Reservoir. Reservoir Police Chief Carlos Dipuma said a female driver was traveling on the Na...
Feb 13, 2025