Garret Grove

Jackson

Digital Reporter at WHLT-TV (Hattiesburg, MS)

Digital Reporter at WJTV-TV (Jackson, MS)

Digital Reporter for WJTV 12 News in Jackson, Mississippi News Website: https://t.co/ED0ljUFl21 Garret's LinkedIn: https://t.co/LSFVymddnQ

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What exists to help stop a measles outbreak in Mississippi?

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the country facing the highest occurrence of measles since 2019, many worry that their state may become the next epicenter of the contagious disease. Mississippi has not experienced any Measles cases this year or any year since 1992. However, two of Mississippi’s neighbors (Tennessee and Arkansas) have reported cases in 2025. One great way to reduce any impact is vaccination.
How to report potholes, damage to your car in Jackson

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

by: Garret Grove Posted: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:19 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:20 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Potholes plague roads in virtually every city, but the problem is especially bad in Jackson. Potholes have impacted the travel, finances and livelihood of many for years. It has been the source of frustration among residents, as well as jokes.
Central Mississippi's unique military sites from Civil War to today

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

by: Garret Grove Posted: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:17 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:17 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi is a state with an abundance of military history, especially in Central Mississippi. Many of the area’s most visited military sites relate to the Civil War.
US News grad school rankings: Mississippi programs in top 50

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

by: Garret Grove Posted: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:14 PM CDT Updated: Apr 30, 2025 / 03:14 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Graduate school is an educational path necessary for some careers, but not all programs are the same. In April, U.S. News & World Report released the rankings for the best graduate programs among over 800 universities across the country.
Pollen level in Jackson better than most metros: report

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

by: Garret Grove Posted: Apr 29, 2025 / 02:56 PM CDT Updated: Apr 29, 2025 / 02:56 PM CDT JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – How bad is pollen in Jackson? According to a recent report, not as bad as you think. This year’s burst of pollen around the metro seems to make everything yellow. From cars to buildings, an onslaught of pollen is unending for many.
Third of bridges in fair or poor condition statewide: MDOT

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT), the state maintains 5,836 bridges. A majority of those bridges are on state highways. Over 3,600 of the state’s bridges are in good condition. Another 2,065 bridges are in fair condition and 158 are in poor condition. Twelve bridges are closed throughout the state and more than 300 have weight limits.
Jackson third most obese metro in US: report

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Excess body weight is common across the United States, but a WalletHub report reveals that it is particularly problematic in the Jackson-metro area. WalletHub found that out of the 100 most populated metro areas, Jackson is the third most overweight and obese metro nationally. Though an improvement compared to last year, the underlying issues present in 2024 are still in Mississippi for 2025.
Though smoking rates nationally and in Mississippi have fallen in recent years, a recent report looks at the costs for the state and the smoker

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though smoking rates nationally and in Mississippi have fallen in recent years, a recent report looks at the costs for the state and the smoker. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, cigarette smoking among Mississippi adults decreased from 22.9% in 2010 to 15.6% in 2023. That is a more than 31% decrease.
What are the costs of smoking in Mississippi?

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Though smoking rates nationally and in Mississippi have fallen in recent years, a recent report looks at the costs for the state and the smoker. According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, cigarette smoking among Mississippi adults decreased from 22.9% in 2010 to 15.6% in 2023. That is a more than 31% decrease.
Overview of Mississippi's automotive industry

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Tariffs are expected to drastically affect the automotive industry and consumers. The tariffs estimated to raise the cost of vehicles by thousands of dollars. Car and part imports under the 2019 trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico are exempt for now. According to the Mississippi Development Authority, 200 auto-related manufacturers in Mississippi employ 15,000 people and manufacture half a million cars annually.