Category Archives: WJTV
Reservoir discharge to increase after recent rain
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District (PRVWSD) said they are monitoring inflows at the Barnett Reservoir. They said the reservoir was lowered from 2...
Apr 10, 2024
Part of Highway 51 closed in Madison for line repairs
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police announced Highway 51 from Olympic Way to Green Oak Lane will be closed until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday as Entergy crews work to replace downed power lines. ...
Apr 10, 2024
Storms damage homes in Jackson
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People in North Jackson lost power overnight. Some people were stuck inside their homes because fallen trees blocked roadways. Some neighborhoods near Jackson Academy experienc...
Apr 10, 2024
One dead, one injured after severe storms hit Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - One person has died and another person has been injured after severe storms moved through Mississippi beginning on April 9, 2024. According to the Mississippi Emergency Managemen...
Apr 10, 2024
Possible tornado hits Louisiana, police describe 'unbelievable' damage
SLIDELL, La. (WGNO) - A possible tornado caused "catastrophic" damage to the Louisiana city of Slidell, officers said as they assessed the wreckage Wednesday. Damage was extensive on the south end of ...
Apr 10, 2024
Jim Hill High School experiences power outage
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) announced a power outage at Jim Hill High School. More than 25,000 power outages reported in Mississippi They said Enter...
Apr 10, 2024
Family of man allegedly killed by former JPD officer wants justice
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Family members of the man who was allegedly killed by a former Jackson police officer said they want justice in the case. "I would rather him shoot me. Beat me with an axe. Not...
Apr 10, 2024
LIST: Mississippi shelters open on April 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As severe storms move through Mississippi on Wednesday, April 10, officials with the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) announces shelters and safe rooms have opene...
Apr 10, 2024
Sheriff: Yazoo County subdivision should evacuate immediately
YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Yazoo County authorities said neighbors in one subdivision should evacuate immediately. More than 25,000 power outages reported in Mississippi On Wednesday, the Yazoo Coun...
Apr 10, 2024
Six members of Mississippi 'Goon Squad' to be sentenced on state charges
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Six former law enforcement members who pled guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for torturing two Black men were sentenced again on Wednesday, April 1...
Apr 10, 2024