Category Archives: WJTV
JXN Water expects more water main breaks after freezing temperatures
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water crews responded to a water main break in Jackson during the freezing temperatures Wednesday morning. The break happened on Livingston Road. Officials with JXN Water s...
Jan 17, 2024
Jackson shelters remain open due to extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Leaders with the City of Jackson provided an update on the winter weather conditions in the city. They said City of Jackson offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 27. Jac...
Jan 16, 2024
'Avoid the Parkway': Icy conditions affect Natchez Trace in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Icy conditions have affected several areas along the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi on Tuesday, January 16. Park rangers encouraged drivers to stay home. If you must trav...
Jan 16, 2024
MHP responds to multiple accidents during winter weather
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Several accidents have occurred across Mississippi due to the winter weather. Master Sgt. Eric Henry, with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), encouraged drivers to stay home...
Jan 16, 2024
MDOT crews work to make roads passable for drivers
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Much of the Jackson metro area had a sheet of ice on the roadways Tuesday morning. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said crews are working to ...
Jan 16, 2024
Mississippi governor calls special session to finalize nearly $2 billion economic project
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) called a special session on Tuesday to finalize a $1.9 billion economic development project. The governor said the project will create 2,000 jobs in ...
Jan 16, 2024
Ridgeland 911 lines now operational
UPDATE: RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers announced the city's 911 lines are now operational. RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) - The City of Ridgeland's 911 lines are currently down....
Jan 16, 2024
'She was a God send': Woman helps lost Mississippi hunter during winter storm
PANOLA COUNTY, Miss. (WREG) --- A deer hunter in Mississippi is lucky to be alive after getting lost and spending most of Sunday night in snow, sleet, and extreme winter weather near Enid Lake. &...
Jan 16, 2024
75 Mississippi counties report ice on roads, bridges
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The majority of Mississippi's counties have reported ice on roads as of Tuesday, January 16. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said as of 7:30 ...
Jan 16, 2024
Crash blocks all lanes of I-20 West in Brandon
BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) - A crash blocked all lanes of Interstate 20 West in Brandon Monday evening. The crash happened on I-20 West at the U.S. 80/Downtown Brandon exit. Hazardous road conditions repor...
Jan 15, 2024