Category Archives: WJTV
What are the new rules for the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade?
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - New rules will be in place for the 2026 Hal's St. Paddy's Parade & Festival. The parade will take place on March 28, 2026, in downtown Jackson. According to organizers, the...
Jan 29, 2026
Victim confronts car thief, gets shot in Jackson: police
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson police said a man was injured during a shooting when a suspect tried to steal his vehicle. The incident occurred in the 3200 block of Oak Forest Drive on Jan. 29, 2026....
Jan 29, 2026
Entergy Mississippi outages down to 24K as crews work to restore power
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Entergy announced crews have restored more than 55% of all customers across its system following the winter storm. Their focus remains on the hardest-hit areas in Louisiana and...
Jan 29, 2026
Father and son rescue truckers on icy I-55 using their Jeeps
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A father and son who build Jeeps have spent the last two days along Interstate 55 in Mississippi, with their 4X4s, getting 18-wheelers and traffic moving along the icy, treacherous r...
Jan 29, 2026
MDOT responds to criticism from stranded drivers on I-22, I-55
DESOTO COUNTY, Miss. -- Did MDOT do enough to prepare roads in Mississippi ahead of the winter storm? That's the big question after hundreds of truckers and drivers have been in standstill traffic for...
Jan 29, 2026
I-55 passable, I-22 West reopens in North Mississippi
UPDATE - Jan. 29, 2026, AT 7:56 p.m. BATESVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced all westbound lanes of I-22/U.S. 78 from Red Banks (Exit 21) to the Tennes...
Jan 29, 2026
Silver City power outage leaves residents desperate for help
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Many areas across Central Mississippi are still feeling the impact from the winter storm. In Silver City, residents are without power. There are downed power lines and...
Jan 28, 2026
Belzoni residents still without power after ice storm
HUMPHREYS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Belzoni residents are still dealing with ince on trees and the ground after last weekend's winter storm. State Rep. Timaka James-Jones (D-District 51) said resources a...
Jan 28, 2026
Mississippi winter storm death toll rises to 10
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves announced six additional winter storm-related deaths have been confirmed in Mississippi. The six additional deaths were reported on Wednesday - one in Adam...
Jan 28, 2026
Multiple fire deaths reported during severe cold in Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Multiple fire-related deaths have been reported in Mississippi as much of the state faces extreme cold and ice. According to the State Fire Marshal, space heaters caused one de...
Jan 28, 2026