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ROLLING FORK, Miss. (WJTV) – Geologists with the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) recently found something that had disappeared. The geologists were out in a field and stumbled across the lost Mississippi Mound Trail marker sign for the Rolling Fork Mounds. The marker was found in a creek, according to MDEQ. Officials said it […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Capitol police arrested two suspects after a chase in Jackson. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said officers tried to stop a vehicle near Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and Bailey Avenue around 2:00 p.m. on Friday, September 22. Police said the vehicle led officers […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves’ (R-Miss.) plan to aid financially struggling hospitals has taken some intense criticism since he announced the plan on Thursday. By reforming Medicaid reimbursement methods, Reeves said an estimated $698 million will open up for Mississippi’s hospitals. The governor said the first initiative, known as the Mississippi Hospital Access […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) – The trial against an Alabama man, who was charged with killing a Gulfport father of three, is underway. The Sun Herald reported Jereme Jones, of Mobile, has been charged with first-degree murder. Prosecutors said Jones shot and killed Randy Johnson, 41, at the Golden Nugget casino in Biloxi on September 18, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The appeal for a Jones County man, who was convicted in connection to a crash that killed a teacher’s unborn child, has been denied. The Laurel Leader Call reported James Gilbert, 36, was sentenced to 52 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). In October 2021, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland leaders plan to work on a pavement project along County Line Road. The Madison County Journal reported the project awaits approval by the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT). The city has received a bid from AJ Construction of $1.5 million. The project would include paving County Line Road from Wheatley […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The NAACP has asked for an administrative stay of 21 days to counteract the appointment of temporary judges as mandated in Mississippi’s House Bill 1020. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate dismissed Supreme Court Justice Michael Randolph from the NAACP’s lawsuit, ending the restraining order placed upon him. The NAACP’s motion is […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WJTV) – A man has been arrested for allegedly killing a mother of three in Hazlehurst. Police said the shooting happened just before 6:30 a.m. on Monday, September 18 at a home on Beasley Road. According to investigators, 25-year-old Clavarzea Thomas, of Hazlehurst, and 26-year-old Lexus Ball, of Pinola, were arguing before the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans are underway for a new coffee shop in Gluckstadt. The Madison County Journal reported Scooter’s Coffee will open new locations in both Gluckstadt and Madison. However, the business did not reveal the exact locations. There is development in Gluckstadt on Church Road and Calhoun Station Parkway. Scooter’s Coffee is based […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Charlotte Russe has returned to the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. The business opened its doors this past weekend at the Outlets. Charlotte Russe offers dresses, denim, sweaters, activewear, and cozy fleece items. “We’re always happy to bring new stores to Outlets of Mississippi for our shoppers, but it’s even better […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader