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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - People in North Jackson lost power overnight. Some people were stuck inside their homes because fallen trees blocked roadways. Some neighborhoods near Jackson Academy experienced damage because of the strong winds and heavy rain. “It got extremely intense, only probably 10, 15 minutes. But that 10 or 15 minutes was incredibly [...]
MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Madison police announced Highway 51 from Olympic Way to Green Oak Lane will be closed until 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday as Entergy crews work to replace downed power lines. Police said the same stretch will be closed starting at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 11 until its completion. Damage was [...]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Authorities are searching for a former Jackson police officer in connection to a homicide. Detective Tommie Brown said the homicide happened at Tapestry Northridge Apartments on Parkway Drive in Jackson early Tuesday morning. The victim was identified as 25-year-old Carlos Collins. The Hinds County coroner said Collins had been shot multiple [...]
PORT GIBSON, Miss. (WJTV) - A gas station employee in Port Gibson has been accused of assaulting a customer. Port Gibson police said the incident happened at the 5-Star gas station, located on U.S. 61, on April 5, 2024. After reviewing video of the incident, police determined that Mohamed Al Mardahi, 35, and a juvenile [...]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Due to the possibility of severe weather on Wednesday, April 10, some school districts announced closures. The following school districts will be closed: Click here to keep up with the Storm Team 12 forecast. This list will be updated if other school districts decide to close.