How to Watch Live News and Videos on WTVA.com

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WTVA.com offers a "Watch Live News" entry point for live streaming, a "Videos" section for on-demand clips, and links to download the station's apps. Use the website when you're at a computer and want the fastest path to live coverage or a specific clip; use the apps when you want alerts and mobile viewing. The site also publishes a programming schedule and NextGen TV information so you can confirm when a broadcast airs and how it's delivered.

Watching live news on the website

  1. Open wtva.com in a browser.
  2. Select Watch Live News from the site navigation. The homepage lists it alongside News, Weather, Sports, and Videos.
  3. Expect the live player to load in the page. If it doesn't start, check that your browser allows the embedded player and that you aren't blocking it with an extension.

The site doesn't publish a separate login requirement for the live player in the available information, so treat access as open unless the player itself prompts you.

Finding on-demand videos

Use the Videos section for clips that aren't part of the live feed. This is the place to look for segments referenced elsewhere on the site, such as local reports and recurring features. If you arrived from a headline and want the video version, check Videos rather than the live player.

Using WTVA apps and alerts

The homepage includes Download WTVA Apps and Receive Email Alerts. The apps are the practical choice if you want news and weather on a phone, and email alerts suit readers who prefer updates in their inbox rather than checking the site. The site also lists WeatherCall, a separate alert service, under its weather tools.

Confirming when something airs

Two resources answer scheduling questions:

  • Programming Schedule — shows what the station airs and when.
  • NextGen TV — explains the station's NextGen TV information.

If you're trying to catch a specific newscast live rather than on demand, check the programming schedule first, then return to Watch Live News at that time.

What else is on the site

Beyond video, the homepage organizes content into Local (Mississippi and Alabama), National, Weather (Alerts, Radar, Forecast Maps, Storm Shelters, Cameras, Submit Weather Pictures/Videos, Closings), and Sports (High School, Friday Night Fever and scores, College, National, Atlanta Braves on WTVA). Community sections include Obituaries, Community Calendar, Contests, and Studio 9 with Tanya Carter. Station information covers Bios, Advertise with WTVA, Job Openings, Station Tours, Internships, Station History, and Contact Us.

Common snags

  • Live player won't load: try a different browser or disable content blockers for the site; embedded players are a frequent casualty of ad-blocking extensions.
  • Looking for a clip you saw on air: check Videos first, then the Local section, since stories are filed by topic.
  • Missed a weather alert: the Weather section's Alerts page and WeatherCall are the two alert channels the site names.