JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This week, WJTV 12 News is taking a look back 20 years ago to Hurricane Katrina.
The storm started affecting the Mississippi Coast on August 28, 2005. When it hit, communication with the Coast became difficult. In Central Mississippi, we picked up bits and pieces of information as we watched the storm unfold around us.
The Sunday before Katrina hit in Central Mississippi was pretty much like any other summer day. Maybe a few more clouds, maybe the breeze kicking up a bit more than normal, but nothing that even hinted at what was to come the next day…