Category Archives: WJTV
Nearly 110 million under wind chill warnings, advisories as 'Arctic blast' grips US
(The Hill) -- Nearly 110 million people were under wind chill advisories or warnings, as of Sunday afternoon, as much of the country prepares for freezing temperatures and wind chills as a result of a...
Jan 14, 2024
One killed, 3 injured in Copiah County explosion
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - One person was killed and three others were seriously injured after an explosion at a Copiah County home. Copiah County Sheriff Byron Swilley said the incident happened S...
Jan 14, 2024
Mississippi governor issues State of Emergency ahead of arctic blast
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) issued a State of Emergency on Sunday, January 14 in anticipation of winter weather expected to impact Mississippi. The National Weather Service (NWS...
Jan 14, 2024
Jackson leaders discuss preparations for arctic blast
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson leaders discussed the city's preparations for the upcoming arctic blast. On Monday, January 11, the city will open a shelter at Sheppard's Gym, located at 1355 Hat...
Jan 14, 2024
Stewpot extends shelter hours due to extreme cold
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - With extremely cold temperatures expected to impact Central Mississippi in the coming days, Stewpot will extend shelter hours in Jackson. The temperatures in Mississippi are ex...
Jan 14, 2024
Mississippi Supreme Court won’t hear appeal from death row inmate convicted in 2008 killing
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - The Mississippi Supreme Court has ruled for the second time that it will not reconsider an appeal from a death row inmate convicted in the stabbing death of a woman with whom he ...
Jan 14, 2024
Mississippi among states that spend the most on groceries
(KTLA) - New research suggests that the average American household spends more than $1,000 per month on groceries. The average family in America spends roughly $270.21 at the grocery store p...
Jan 14, 2024
Freezing temperatures are coming. Here's how to avoid cold-related illnesses
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippians are preparing for brutally cold temperatures in the coming days. Officials want everyone to be prepared. "We watched the long range weather forecasts and when it...
Jan 14, 2024
One teen killed, one teen injured in McComb shooting
MCCOMB, Miss. (WJTV) - McComb police are investigating after one teenager was killed and another was injured during a shooting. The shooting happened on Saturday, January 13 near the intersection of B...
Jan 14, 2024
Winter weather: Renter-friendly ways to prepare for a hard freeze
DENVER (KDVR) - With a hard freeze in the forecast for much of the nation, you may be wondering how you will be able to stay warm without piling on the jackets and cozying up under a dozen blankets. M...
Jan 13, 2024