Category Archives: WJTV

'Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother missing in Arizona
"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother is missing, and authorities are asking for the public's help.
Ashley N. Soriano Feb 02, 2026

Shelters provide relief from cold in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The dangerously cold temperatures prompted counties across Mississippi to take action to protect the most vulnerable. Shelters opened their doors to those in need. In Hinds Cou...
Mercy Rain Feb 01, 2026

23 dead due to severe winter weather in Mississippi
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves announced two additional deaths have been reported in Panola County due to the severe winter weather. This brings the total to 23 statewide. The governor said im...
Kaitlin Howell Feb 01, 2026

Daylight saving time: Mississippi considering bill to lock the clocks
We're barely a month into 2026 and some states are looking to make big changes.
Addy Bink Feb 01, 2026

SNAP expanded work requirements kicking in for more states
Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
The Associated Press Feb 01, 2026

Protesters in Jackson rally against ICE, seek change
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Dozens of people gathered in Jackson on Saturday to protest the recent shootings in Minneapolis that involved United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "What I s...
Acie Lewis Jan 31, 2026

Mississippi death toll rises to 21 amid severe winter weather
PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) - Gov. Tate Reeves announced five more deaths have been reported due to the severe winter weather impacting the state. One death was reported in Yazoo County, one in Lafayette Coun...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 31, 2026

Mother, two sons killed during Scott County house fire
SCOTT COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Three people died during a house fire in Scott County. The fire occurred at a home in the 1700 block of Anderson Road on January 30, 2026. According to the Scott County co...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 31, 2026

Shooting at Mardi Gras parade in Louisiana leaves 5 injured
Five people were injured in a shooting at the East Feliciana Courthouse during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and three suspects are being investigated for the incident.
Mia Drumm Jan 31, 2026

Entergy works to restore outages amid new arctic blast
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Entergy reported on January 31, 2026, that crews are making steady progress to restore service for customers in its service area after last weekend's winter storm. However, ano...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 31, 2026
