Category Archives: WJTV

Icy roads in Mississippi lead to closures and travel warnings
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Mississippi's northern counties reported ice on roads and bridges on January 24, 2026. According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), conditions are expected...
Austin Powell Jan 24, 2026

More than 11,000 flights canceled as major winter storm bears down across much of the US
DALLAS (AP) - More than 11,000 flights across the U.S. set to take off over the weekend were canceled as a monster storm started to wreak havoc Saturday across much of the country and threatened to kn...
EMILIE MEGNIEN Jan 24, 2026

Vicksburg officials urge residents to stay off icy roads
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) - With a winter storm expected to move into Mississippi this weekend, Vicksburg leaders said they're preparing for dangerous road conditions. Vicksburg Deputy Police Chief Tomm...
Jaylin Thornton Jan 23, 2026

Remove these 10 items from your vehicle ahead of winter weather, experts say
As the eastern two-thirds of the United States braces for a potentially-devastating stretch of winter weather, Americans are rushing to prepare for the storm, which includes making sure some items are...
Alicia Patton Jan 23, 2026

Power out? Here are 5 ways to stay warm, and 1 you should never try
Ways to stay warm when the power goes out.
Raven Copeland Jan 23, 2026

Interactive map: How much snow will fall in Mississippi during the storm?
With dangerously-cold arctic air already settling over a large swath of the U.S. Friday, at least 177 million people are under watches or warnings for ice and snow.
Jeremy Tanner Jan 23, 2026

Jackson airport readies for winter storm, urges flight status checks
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - As a winter storm approaches Mississippi, officials with the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport said it's important to stay up-to-date on your flight. The airport...
Ashton Southern Jan 23, 2026

Mississippi agencies announce closures due to winter storm
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Some Mississippi agencies have announced closures or delayed openings ahead of a winter storm. Mississippi Department of Employment Security Mississippi Department of Transport...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 23, 2026

Winter storm coming in 2 waves: When will each wave hit?
More than half of the United States is under some sort of winter weather watch or advisory, bringing frigid temperatures to the south of the country and heavy snow to the northeast.
Juan Cisneros Jan 23, 2026

Hinds County jury convicts man in fatal drive-by shooting
HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - A man was found guilty of killing another man, who was holding a machete, during a drive-by shooting in Hinds County. Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens said Marcus...
Kaitlin Howell Jan 23, 2026
