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Corey Adams: From Ole Miss Football to Channel 13 News

The journey of a defensive lineman who traded the gridiron for the weather map

Discover His Story

A Remarkable Dual Career Path

Ole Miss Football Career

Corey Adams joined the Ole Miss Rebels football program as a defensive lineman, where he demonstrated exceptional athleticism and teamwork. During his time with the Rebels, he contributed to memorable games at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium.

Ole Miss football game
  • Played for Ole Miss Rebels 2013-2016
  • Position: Defensive Line
  • Competed in the SEC conference

Channel 13 News Meteorologist

After his football career, Corey Adams earned a degree in meteorology and joined Channel 13 News (WJTV) in Jackson, Mississippi. As a broadcast meteorologist, he provides weather forecasts and severe weather coverage to viewers across central Mississippi.

News studio
  • AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorologist
  • Serves Central Mississippi viewers
  • Mississippi State University graduate

University of Mississippi

Located in Oxford, Ole Miss is renowned for its competitive NCAA Division I football program. The Rebels compete in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), one of college football's most competitive divisions.

Football Achievements

3 Sugar Bowl championships • 6 SEC titles

Notable Rebels

Eli Manning, Michael Oher, Patrick Willis

Vaught-Hemingway Stadium

About WJTV Channel 13 News

News team at work

Mississippi's Trusted News Source

As Jackson's CBS affiliate, WJTV provides comprehensive news coverage, weather updates, and community programming to central Mississippi. The station has served viewers since 1953.

Broadcast Coverage

24-hour news channel serving over 1.2 million viewers across 23 counties. Broadcasts available over-the-air and through cable providers.

Weather Expertise

Features a team of certified meteorologists using cutting-edge radar technology. Provides severe weather warnings and hurricane coverage.

Community Involvement

Actively supports local schools, food banks, and community organizations through station-sponsored programs.

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