Category Archives: WJTV

Jackson man found dead in extreme cold
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A Jackson man was found deceased during the extreme cold. Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said the body of 66-year-old Bobbie Freeman was found in the driveway of a r...
Sethanie Smith Jan 26, 2026

Vicksburg man dies in Jefferson County house fire
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A house fire in Jefferson County claimed the life of a Vicksburg man. Jefferson County Sheriff James Bailey said the fire occurred in the 900 block of Old 20 Road in U...
Tommy West Jan 26, 2026

MDAC opens donation site for winter storm victims
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced he directed the old National Guard Armory on the State Fairgrounds be opened to receive donations to he...
Ashton Southern Jan 26, 2026

Entergy Mississippi restoring power after winter storm disrupts service
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - This weekend's winter storm disrupted customers across Entergy's service territory, leaving many without power. Crews have been assessing damage and restoring service where it ...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 26, 2026

Roof collapses under heavy snow in Mississippi
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- The snow was apparently too much for a house that collapsed in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The Coahoma County Fire Department said firefighters and Pafford EMS personnel responded t...
Melissa Moon Jan 26, 2026

Locals react after winter storm causes severe damage in Oxford
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- You don't have to travel far to see icy downed tree limbs and power lines across Oxford, Mississippi. Ice from this weekend's winter storm has accumulated on trees and power lines, c...
Quametra Wilborn Jan 26, 2026

'Complete devastation,' Oxford, MS mayor says after winter storm
OXFORD, Miss. -- Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill said all primary roads were cleared of trees Sunday night, after a massive ice storm swept through much of north Mississippi this weekend. But, she said s...
David Royer Jan 26, 2026

Drivers urged to stay home amid dangerous road conditions after winter storm
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. - The Southaven area avoided the worst of the ice storm, but saw plenty of sleet that created dangerous road conditions. WREG's Harrison Klopp found people who shared that the roads a...
Katelyn Barker Jan 26, 2026

Ole Miss opens warming shelter for students
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) - The University of Mississippi announced they have opened a warming shelter for students and employees on the Oxford campus. This comes after the City of Oxford experienced power...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 25, 2026

Crews work to resolve power issues at Parchman after winter storm
SUNFLOWER COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Power crews responded to the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman on Sunday. According to the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC), crews worked to addre...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 25, 2026
