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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Overview of Mississippi's automotive industry

2 weeks 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.
Mississippi is 2025’s fifth most stressed state: report

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those looking to live a stress-free life, a recent report indicates that Mississippi is one of the most challenging places to do so. WalletHub recently released its report regarding the most stressful states to live in. Though Mississippi improved from its second-lowest ranking overall in 2024, it is still ranked as the fifth most stressful state to call home in 2025.
Mississippians spend among the most on clothes in US: WalletHub

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Buying new clothes cost more than ever, but a new report revealed that it takes much out of the average Mississippian’s wallet. For some, clothing is a luxury. For others, trying to buy clothes for themselves or their families is often still expensive. In Mississippi, this adds up to 1.87% of household income on average.
Weak and unpredictable: Earthquakes in Mississippi

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Following a Madison County earthquake last November and a Magee earthquake in March, some may be wondering how often these natural events occur in the state. Though Mississippi does not experience as many earthquakes as other regions of the world, the state’s northwest corner is about 40 miles away from a major fault line: the New Madrid Seismic Zone.
Mississippi's union workforce below national average

2 weeks ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Amid union talks becoming more commonplace across the state and country, a look into data shows how Mississippi compares to the rest of the United States. Unionization across the South has been historically low, and attempts to change that have had mixed results. Starbucks Workers United was instrumental in establishing the state’s first unionized Starbucks, but it represents the exception of Mississippi’s workforce, not the rule.
Alcorn's Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite to perform at Macy's Parade

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

LORMAN, Miss. (WJTV) – Alcorn State University’s Sounds of Dyn-O-Mite Marching Band aims to travel, perform and represent Mississippi at the 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The century-old celebration features performers and bands from across the country and the world. Alcorn seeks to raise $500,000 for the effort. So far, more than 400 donors have raised just more than 20% of that goal. Sponsorship packages range anywhere between $50 to $100,000.
What is the impact of domestic violence in Mississippi?

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Amid prominent cases featuring individuals accused of relationship violence statewide, statistics shed light on the scope of the issue in Mississippi. Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be in October, but its devastating impact exists throughout the year. A 2023 report analyzing services used during one day found that hundreds of Mississippians rely on shelter services to protect themselves. Oftentimes, victims cannot receive the services they need.
Bill seeks to bolster 2019 law expanding Mississippi workforce

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi Senate Bill seeks to expand the scope of a 2019 law that has struggled to expand job opportunities to Mississippians. That 2019 law, Mississippi Senate Bill 2781, sought to bar criminal convictions from being a barrier to employment for jobs requiring licensed certification. However, proponents soon argued that shortcomings related to the bill’s applicability and scope meant that stronger legislation was necessary.
How many people rely on safety net programs in Mississippi?

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With recent focus statewide and nationally on social safety net programs, any changes could impact hundreds of thousand of Mississippians. Some in Congress are skeptical that roughly a trillion dollars in cuts could be afforded without taking out substantial funding from programs like Medicaid. Though Mississippi has not expanded Medicaid, the majority of Mississippians and their families are impacted by that or similar programs.
Mississippi leads US in colorectal cancer cases

1 month ago | wjtv.com | Garret Grove

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As another month passes to bring awareness to cancer patients, negative diagnosis and health outcomes in Mississippi again take center stage. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that the cancer claims the second most lives in the U.S. each year. The same deadly statistic holds in Mississippi.