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Mississippi State Master's Degree: May 2025
UAH Atmospheric Science Bachelor's Degree: December 2023
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On the Go Painting Parties
by: Austin Powell Posted: Sep 4, 2026 / 11:20 AM CDT Updated: Sep 4, 2026 / 11:20 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On the Go Painting Parties brings the paint party to you! Click here for more information. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Frugal Forecaster: Deals of the Week
by: Austin Powell Posted: Sep 3, 2026 / 12:19 PM CDT Updated: Sep 3, 2026 / 12:19 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re taking a look at some of the grocery deals of the week. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Rematch: Adult Spelling Bee
by: Austin Powell, Kayla Thompson Posted: Sep 2, 2026 / 02:15 PM CDT Updated: Sep 2, 2026 / 02:15 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Austin and Kayla test out their spelling abilities. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 0:00 This is a modal window. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Beginning of dialog window.
Deep South Nutrition
by: Austin Powell Posted: Sep 1, 2026 / 11:21 AM CDT Updated: Sep 1, 2026 / 11:21 AM CDT RICHLAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Deep South Nutrition offers a variety of products, including loaded teas and protein shakes. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 5:21 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Two Heart's Legacy
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 31, 2026 / 12:26 PM CDT Updated: Aug 31, 2026 / 12:26 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two Heart’s Legacy is committed to building programs that meet the needs of the community. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
How to save at Kroger
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Bright Futures: Career Journeys Job Fair
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 26, 2026 / 10:26 AM CDT Updated: Aug 26, 2026 / 10:26 AM CDT BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Bright Futures: Career Journeys job fair will be held on August 27, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the FEMA building in Brookhaven. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Wellness Wednesday: Warning Signs in Medicine New Stage presents ‘Mrs.
Wayback Burgers
Sweet Bliss Candy Company Living Local: August 28, 2026 Morning ‘Sip: Late Night with Rita Brent on Aug. … Morning ‘Sip: Late Night with Rita Brent on Aug. … Jackson player wins $50,000 with $1 Powerball add-on Jackson residents call for continued funding for … Woman dies following shooting on Myrtlewood Drive … Fire destroys Mercy House aftercare home Mud Monsters prepare for final 2026 homestand Nolen Grogan discusses restoring Toyota Land Cruisers Home Aide Mississippi opens in Byram
New Chick-fil-A items
A Pen in the Master’s Hand 2026 Mississippi Book Festival A Pen in the Master’s Hand West Fest Open Air Market Jackson councilman calls for end to gun violence 11th-grade student killed in Humphreys County shooting Jackson hosts Farish Street Book Fair to promote … Tree falls near Puckett Elementary Trees fall on homes, school bus in Warren County Mississippi residents face rising costs for fuel, … Highway 18 lanes closed due to hanging power lines
The Casual Magician
Friday Fur Babies: Meet Sophia Weather 101: Heat and the Human Body Living Local: August 21, 2026 Morning ‘Sip: EllaRose Yoga & Wellness Center Rankin County School District desegregation order … Copper theft leaves lights out along I-20 Man found guilty of killing 1, injuring 2 in Jackson … Terry man dies after being hit by 18-wheeler on I-20 Jackson dispatcher charged after investigation, detective … Mississippi Legislative Black Caucus questions university … Mississippi Supreme Court...
Hearts of Compassion 5K
Man accused of urinating at Jones County payment … Mississippi State to face Auburn, Southern Miss in … Mississippi man pleads guilty to $2 million tax evasion Mississippi woman arrested for aggravated DUI in … Two arrested after stolen items found in car in Jones … Driver airlifted, 1 injured after crash on I-20 in … Driver injured after tanker overturns on I-55 in … Romeo Miller previews his new album “New Lane”, books, … Prayer vigil held for Nolan Wells in Biloxi
Grandparents Luncheon at New Horizon Church
LEGO convention coming to Mississippi Trade Mart Groundbreaking held for Lakeland Drive Pedestrian … Jackson councilman calls for more Public Works funding Crystal Springs man sentenced for possessing child … Two arrested in fatal Greenville hotel shooting Former McComb police chief cleared in shooting death … Three teenagers injured in Vicksburg shooting Grandparents Luncheon at New Horizon Church Songs & Stories: Celebrating the Oral Traditions … Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Sleep...
Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Sleep
Grandparents Luncheon at New Horizon Church Songs & Stories: Celebrating the Oral Traditions … Wellness Wednesday: The Importance of Sleep Whole Body Healthy: Free lung cancer screenings Jackson residents voice safety concerns at police … Chapel Ridge owners ordered to court due to blight Employee becomes Zaxby’s first chief vibe officer … More burn bans issued amid dry conditions in Mississippi Two women charged in Port Gibson shooting Former Jackson YMCA site set for redevelopment Employee...
Mississippi Life Alliance
Youth Entrepreneurship Hub & Kidtrepreneur Marketplace Walk for Mississippi & Fall Crawl Festival Mr. Sipp’s 50th Birthday Celebration Jackson records 52nd homicide as search for gunmen … Jackson shelter helps people stay cool in the heat Burn bans issued for six Mississippi counties SixOh1 Run Club offers community support for fitness Pearl Community Theater announces sixth season lineup Sean Tindell to run for Mississippi attorney general Family seeks forensic exam of Nolan Wells’ phone...
Keela Boone Design: The Perfect Pumpkin Porch
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 17, 2026 / 12:20 PM CDT Updated: Aug 17, 2026 / 12:20 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Perfect Pumpkin Porch by Keela Boone Design specializes in luxury Pumpkin Porch installations for homes and businesses throughout Central Mississippi. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 4:54 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Hot Diggity Dog Fundraiser
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 14, 2026 / 11:10 AM CDT Updated: Aug 14, 2026 / 11:42 AM CDT RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hot Diggity Dog Fundraiser will be held on August 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to noon at SummerHouse Beau Ridge in Ridgeland. The event will benefit the Webster Animal Shelter. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Southern Mahjong Parlor
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 13, 2026 / 02:50 PM CDT Updated: Aug 13, 2026 / 02:50 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Southern Mahjong Parlor is a social club for Mahjong enthusiasts of all skill levels. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Women Inspiring Women Empowerment Luncheon
Wellness Wednesday: Understanding the plan Women Inspiring Women Empowerment Luncheon Teenager charged as adult following Pearl crime spree Jackson looking at possible locations for data center Mississippi-based Delta Waste Solutions expands in … Jackson councilman wants to terminate contract with … Jackson mayor asks residents to wait for facts in … Marshand Crisler released from federal prison Detour planned for Hattiesburg High infrastructure … Man arrested for Scott County church burglary
5K to Cure Alzheimer’s and Cancer
by: Austin Powell Posted: Aug 7, 2026 / 12:23 PM CDT Updated: Aug 7, 2026 / 12:25 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 5K to Cure Alzheimer’s and Cancer will be held on August 8, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. at the Flowood Natura Trail. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Our 3 Shoe Drive
On the Roll: Velvet Sky Cinema The SHE Project presents: Black Women’s Health Conference One Hope expands services with new Clinton location Mississippi lawmakers meet to discuss redistricting Part of Mississippi highway dedicated to Col. Donnell … Canton students return to class Dubard School welcomes new students with open house Hinds County approves new prosecutor role for jail … One dead after vehicle, Amtrak train collide in Copiah … Protecting pets during the extreme heat
Thrive Chiropractic Clinic
Living Local: July 31, 2026 Friday Fur Babies: Meet Sweden Mark Curry previews Laugh Therapy: The Comedy Experience Mark Curry previews Laugh Therapy: The Comedy Experience Thrive Chiropractic Clinic Eugene Luckett named Canton’s new police chief Jackson drivers still find parking meters difficult Jackson councilman addresses affordable housing in … Experts to review audio in Nolan Wells case, attorney … Yazoo City issues curfew after fatal shooting 2026 Senior Games held in Hattiesburg
Mud Monsters Go Pink for a Cause
by: Austin Powell Posted: Jul 30, 2026 / 01:53 PM CDT Updated: Jul 30, 2026 / 01:53 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Mud Monsters will host upcoming events that recognize health awareness. The Blue Ballers Night will raise awareness about prostate cancer. The event will be held on August 13, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Breast Cancer Awareness Night will be held on August 15, 2026, at 6:01 p.m. at Trustmark Park in Pearl. Click here for ticket information.
Wellness Wednesday: Complex Disease
Late Night with Rita Brent returns Aug.
Central MS Turtle Rescue
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Southern Gal’s Resale Market
Money Monday: Back-to-School Financial Tips S&S Apache Camping Center Southern Gal’s Resale Market 2026 JXN Film Festival underway 10th annual back-to-school supply drive held at Smith-Wills Two clubs give back with Jackson back-to-school drive Jackson officials plan relief for Grand Chateau residents Day 3: Search continues for Kevin Clay Adams in Smith … Jackson officials plan relief for Grand Chateau residents Jackson judge hosts back-to-school drive for students Plans move forward for...
Sip Outdoors Back-to-School Bash
by: Austin Powell Posted: Jul 24, 2026 / 10:23 AM CDT Updated: Jul 24, 2026 / 10:23 AM CDT MADISON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Sip Outdoors Back-to-School Bash will be held on July 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 412 Business Park Drive in Madison. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 3:01 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
The minds behind Jackson’s State
JT Hands of Hope to host Laundry Day The minds behind Jackson’s State Upcoming events at Mississippi Museum of Natural … Back-to-School Supply Drive held in Jackson Mississippi liquor shipments experience some delays … Mississippi liquor shipments experience some delays … Mississippi doctors urge parents to learn about back-to-school … Nolan Wells’ cause and manner of death undetermined, … New TrustCare clinic opens in Gluckstadt Mississippi National Guard members return from deployment...
Wellness Wednesday: Sports Injuries
TK Kirkland talks comedy, upcoming shows, and more! Wellness Wednesday: Sports Injuries Mississippi outdoor workers adapt to relentless heatwave MDOT uses safety measures amid heat warning Mississippi lawmakers weigh performance-based college … Free haircut event held in Jackson MDOT uses safety measures amid heat warning Hattiesburg shelter seeks help after taking in 44 … Hattiesburg shelter seeks help after taking in 44 …
Back to School Giveaway with Advance America
by: Austin Powell Posted: Jul 21, 2026 / 11:02 AM CDT Updated: Jul 21, 2026 / 11:02 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Advance America will host a Back to School Giveaway on July 22, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 1444 Bobby Rush Boulevard in Jackson. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 0:00 This is a modal window.
Mississippi Blood Services in need of donations
by: Austin Powell Posted: Jul 20, 2026 / 12:40 PM CDT Updated: Jul 20, 2026 / 12:40 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Blood Services (MBS) is in need of donations. On July 20, donors will receive a Chick-fil-A gift card as a thank you at the Flowood Donor Center. Donations will be accepted from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome.
Weather 101: Hurricane Misconceptions
I-55 ramp to I-220 scheduled for temporary closure Hinds County district attorney requests audit of … Second suspect arrested in shooting death of 12-year-old … Woman injured while shielding son in Jackson shooting Mississippi governor signs youth court reform bill Mississippi confirms five cyclosporiasis cases Hiking Adventures for People with Disabilities Deitrick Haddon previews the “Legends of Gospel: … Friday Fur Babies: Meet Alfie Back 2 Skool event with The Brown Place Group Home …...
Weather 101: Hurricane Preparation
Grammy Award winner Brandy honored in hometown of … Weather 101: Hurricane Preparation 2026 Summer Breeze Mississippi Public weighs in on data centers in Jackson Former Jackson mayor, councilman plead guilty in … Former Jackson mayor, councilman plead guilty in … Hinds County celebrates woman’s 100th birthday Hattiesburg partnership helps students access free … Hattiesburg partnership helps students access free … Madison County property values increase thanks to … 2026 Independence Day travel...
Weather 101: The Anatomy of a Hurricane
Driver charged in fatal Jackson hit-and-run Bonds revoked for 2 charged in death of former Mississippi … Mississippi cracks down on Medicaid fraud, 11 indicted Jackson leaders want to avoid JTRAN strike Red Cross provides aid to flood victims in South … Herrin Gear’s Red, White, & Mah Jongg event Bonds revoked for 2 charged in death of former Mississippi … Weather 101: The Anatomy of a Hurricane S.A.F.E. S.P.A.C.E. ‘TheaterandTherapy’
Weather 101: Ingredients for Tropical Cyclone
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Jun 19, 2026 / 11:53 AM CDT Updated: Jun 19, 2026 / 11:53 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re focusing on the ingredients it takes to create a tropical cyclone. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 2:35 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Weather 101: Tropical Weather Basics
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Jun 10, 2026 / 01:37 PM CDT Updated: Jun 10, 2026 / 01:37 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re going over the tropical weather basics. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 1:09 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Weather 101: 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Jun 5, 2026 / 12:01 PM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2026 / 12:01 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re taking a look at the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season outlook. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Weather 101: How radar works
Friday Fur Babies: Meet Ivy Weather 101: How radar works Barbershop Series ‘The Shop’ Living Local: May 29, 2026 Morning ‘Sip: Out of Office Adult Field Day Morning ‘Sip: The Gallery on Farish JPS honors retiring educators Mississippi lawmakers review Rural Health Transformation … JFD holds recruit class graduation Man accused of killing mother in Natchez to undergo … Free summer meals available at Yazoo City schools Two sentenced for burglarizing 11 vehicles at Madison …
Weather 101: Radar Basics
Friday Fur Babies: Meet Max Weather 101: Radar Basics Living Local: May 22, 2026 Morning ‘Sip: Refill Jackson Initiative Morning ‘Sip: Refill Jackson Initiative Mississippi Children’s Museum unveils summer exhibit Summer travel boom hits Jackson airport Community activist concerned about blight in South … Mississippi lawmakers consider cutting property taxes Planets installed at McNair–Davis Planetarium in … Summer travel boom hits Jackson airport
Weather 101: May 6 Tornado Outbreak in Mississippi
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Child reported missing, people trapped after storms move through Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe storms, including possible tornadoes, moved through Mississippi on May 6, 2026, causing significant damage in the southern portion of the state. According to emergency responders in Lincoln County, a one-year-old child was missing Wednesday evening after storms moved through the area.
Child reported missing, people trapped after storms move through Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe storms, including possible tornadoes, moved through Mississippi on May 6, 2026, causing significant damage in the southern portion of the state. According to emergency responders in Lincoln County, a one-year-old child was missing Wednesday evening after storms moved through the area.
Multiple tornadoes confirmed from April 24-25
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Weather 101: Creating a tornado in a bottle
Weather 101: Creating a tornado in a bottle Beyond Abilities: Resource Fair Bond denied for 17-year-old charged in fatal Jackson … 14-year-old accused of shooting 8-year-old in Warren … Teen arrested, another wanted for vandalizing Pearl … I-55 reopens in Madison County after fallen power … Hinds County Courthouse cleared after threat Rankin County’s Dancing with the Stars Tax deadline is approaching Natchez house fire hospitalizes one for smoke inhalation
Weather 101: Flash Flood Alerts
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Apr 10, 2026 / 03:19 PM CDT Updated: Apr 10, 2026 / 03:19 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re discussing the different flash flood alerts and how you can stay safe. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Weather 101: How lightning forms
Weather 101: How lightning forms Living Local: April 3, 2026 Morning ‘Sip: Easter at the Ag Museum Sullivan’s Marketplace nears completion in Brandon Howard Industries expansion to bring 100+ jobs to … Human rights activists visit Tougaloo College Jackson business owners concerned amid surge of break-ins Court upholds convictions of former Richland music … Community mourns two teens killed in Hinds County
Be Our Guest: Beethoven’s Boardwalk
by: Austin Powell Posted: Apr 2, 2026 / 10:32 AM CDT Updated: Apr 2, 2026 / 10:33 AM CDT RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Beethoven’s Boardwalk is located in Ridgeland. Customers will be able to enjoy food, live music and beautiful views of the Barnett Reservoir. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 0:00 This is a modal window. No compatible source was found for this media. Beginning of dialog window.
Weather 101: Hail
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Mar 31, 2026 / 11:08 AM CDT Updated: Mar 31, 2026 / 11:08 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – We’re taking a look at what causes hail to form during a severe storm. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
Weather 101: Tornado Safety
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Mar 23, 2026 / 12:16 PM CDT Updated: Mar 23, 2026 / 12:16 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With spring severe weather season underway in Mississippi, we’re taking a look at tornado safety. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 0:24 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Be Our Guest
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Mar 12, 2026 / 11:24 AM CDT Updated: Mar 12, 2026 / 11:24 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News is showcasing some of the Jackson-metro area’s best restaurants on Live at 9 — and you get to be our guest! Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Top Stories More Stories Video Center Video Player is loading. Current Time 0:00 Duration 4:17 Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window.
Weather 101: Severe Weather Safety
by: Austin Powell, Gracie Morris Posted: Mar 11, 2026 / 10:23 AM CDT Updated: Mar 11, 2026 / 10:23 AM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With Spring Severe Weather Season underway, we’re taking a look at some safety tips to help you and your family stay safe. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox.
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