Category Archives: WJTV

S&P Global upgrades Mississippi's financial outlook to stable
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) and Treasurer David McRae (R-Miss.) announced that S&P Global Credit Ratings has improved the state's outlook from "negative" to "stable." "T...
Sethanie Smith Mar 16, 2026

Severe storms cause widespread damage in Adams County
ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Severe storms caused damage and power outages across Mississippi on March 15, 2026. According to PowerOutage.us, more than 21,000 customers were without power on March 16,...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 16, 2026

'First time seeing myself' Dog attack victim seeks justice
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A hospitalized woman, viciously attacked by a pack of dogs in Holly Springs, shares heartbreaking words and an update on her recovery with Your News Leader. "This my first time seeing...
Raven Copeland Mar 16, 2026

Pain at the pump? 7 tips on how to use less gas
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
The Associated Press Mar 16, 2026

Rankin County deputies seize $48K worth of kratom
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced an operation led to the seizure of 2,030 packets of kratom, with an estimated value of $48,267.12. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey sai...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 16, 2026

Lawrence County Schools closed Monday due to severe storms
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some schools in Mississippi will be closed on March 16, 2026, due to severe weather conditions. Storms are expected to move into Mississippi Sunday night. Officials with the La...
Kaitlin Howell Mar 15, 2026

Costco recalls pre-made meal sold in Mississippi over possible salmonella contamination
The kits were sold in warehouses earlier this month, the notice says.
Addy Bink Mar 15, 2026

Is Mississippi among the worst for student loan debt?
(NEXSTAR) - It's a number that continues to grow across the U.S. Unpaid student loan debt currently sits at over $32.4 billion across the United States as of the end of 2025. According to a new study ...
Nick Jachim Mar 14, 2026

American Airlines launches direct Jackson-Miami flight
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - There is a new direct flight to a major U.S. destination out of the Jackson airport. People can now fly directly to Miami, Florida, with American Airlines. To kick off the peak...
Marie Mennefield Mar 13, 2026

Mississippi bill seeks panel to study infant, fetal deaths
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Lawmakers are working on a bill that would create a review panel to study what's causing infant and fetal deaths in Mississippi. The Panel to Investigate Infant and Fetal death...
Cameron Smith Mar 13, 2026
