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VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were arrested after a high-speed chase from Mississippi to Louisiana. Vicksburg Daily News reported the chase started on Washington Street in Vicksburg on Monday, August 28. Investigators said an officer tried to stop a vehicle for speeding before the chase. The suspects’ vehicle headed toward the Mississippi River Bridge […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Eighteen years ago, a natural disaster impacted the coast and Matthew Lee’s life: Hurricane Katrina. The Storm Lee had lived in Bay St. Louis his whole life. At the time Katrina hit, he was 31 and lived on the Gulf Coast in Waveland. His house was about three blocks from the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hospitalizations rose yet again last week by another 19%. Deaths from the virus also saw a large jump: 21% in one week.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Drew Carey, who succeeded Bob Barker as THE PRICE IS RIGHT host – and is a longtime fan and friend of Barker’s – celebrates Barker’s life and legacy as host of the tri...

Online satellites for the $75,000 Caribbean Poker Tour Main Event in St Maarten start tomorrow at Everygame Poker. A $3100 prize package that includes buy-in and luxury accommodation will be awarded to the champion of the online final to be held September 10th. Players can win their way to the final table in daily $7 R&A and Re-entry tournaments August 30th to September 9th. Watch video version of this story. The prize package includes $1150 buy-in for the CPT St Maarten $75K GTD...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) released a preparedness guide for Mississippians to follow when hurricanes and other natural disasters strike. Storms, such as Hurricane Katrina, have caused unprecedented damage and death in the Gulf Coast and the Magnolia State. The guide contains information on flooding, emergency planning, and more. Below are the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree explained the impact of Katrina in Hattiesburg. About DuPree Before becoming Hattiesburg’s mayor, DuPree served on the Hattiesburg Public School Board for five years starting in 1987. He served on the Forrest County Board of Supervisors for 10 years. He left as vice-president of the board […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi is doing a good job of living out its nickname as the Hospitality State, according to research from a popular moving website. HigherAHelper.com, which helps Americans move in and out of their homes, points to Mississippi having roughly 48 refugees per 10,000 residents, the third highest rate of natural disaster refugees in […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The Commodores will take the stage at the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) in Cleveland, Mississippi. The concert will be held on Thursday, September 7, at 7:30 pm. This concert will open the Fall 2023 mainstage series. For more than three decades, The Commodores have remained a force in the music […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has received more than 10,000 absentee ballots ahead of the 2023 Primary Runoff Election. As of Monday, August 28, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 12,897 absentee ballots requested, 12,604 absentee ballots sent, and 10,415 absentee ballots received in the state. Additional Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, please contact […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story f...