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PLEASANTON – Teachers are negotiating with the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) for a 15% pay increase, with both parties saying they are committed to reaching an agreement soon.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Capitol police are investigating after a person was shot multiple times. The shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25 Burns Street in Jackson. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the victim was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. Anyone with […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Ships and barges on the Mississippi River near Vicksburg have run aground because of the low water level due to the extreme drought conditions. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are using their Dredge Jadwin ship to push out massive sandbars in the Mississippi River. The ship had been carving out […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Finance Ministry is targeting to implement the core tax system or the core tax administration system (PSIAP) starting Jul 1, 2024.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) are reminding drivers of the importance of slowing down and watching out for pedestrians. “Pedestrian related crashes are on the rise, both in our state and nationwide. Pedestrians are vulnerable. It’s crucial for drivers to stay vigilant behind the wheel,” said MDOT Executive […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Camden Property Trust (CPT) on Thursday released its third-quarter earnings report. While profit increased, revenue fell short of estimates. The company reported a net income of $48.

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – An Alabama man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of child pornography, followed by 20 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Walton Stephen Vaughan, 67, was found to be in possession of hundreds of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. A search […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new report shows that Mississippi ranks fourth among the worst states for healthcare. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states across 24 metrics to uncover the worst states for healthcare. According to the report, Mississippi ranked worst in the nation for several outcome-related metrics, including infant mortality rate, stroke mortality rate, influenza […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two new cases of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) were detected in Mississippi on Tuesday, October 24. The Daily Leader reported the two new cases were detected in Alcorn County. There have been six positive CWD cases in Alcorn County since 2021. According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Pearl River man pled guilty to possessing child pornography in the Pearl River Community of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. William Henry, 25, pled guilty on October 24, 2023, in U.S. District Court in Jackson. According to court documents, Henry possessed in excess of 400 images of child […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader