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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – New Mississippi laws will go into effect on Saturday, July 1, 2023. The new laws will include an increase support for mothers of newborns, tighter restrictions on voting, a designation for a state fruit and set punishments for stealing pecans. One of the Mississippi laws that is set to take effect […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Two stash houses shut down at Laredo Sector Release Date Wed, 06/28/2023 LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Laredo

Here's how you can help avoid situations with snakes, and what to do if you find them.

A man died Thursday after his ATV crashed into a guardrail at Riverview Park, according to the Bakersfield Police Department.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With temperatures sky-high, along with the humidity in Mississippi, there’s a risk of heat-related illness, especially for those working outdoors. Utility crews are among those who have to do their work far from the safety and comfort of air conditioning. “Every morning, we have a safety briefing, and we try to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Two employees with the Leake County Sheriff’s Office are facing DUI charges in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Breezy News reported the arrests were made separately last week. Police Chief Eric Lyons said Lee Permenter was charged with DUI, careless driving, reckless driving, failure to comply with law enforcement officers, fleeing or eluding […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

While some people stay inside due to extreme heat or wildfire smoke, millions of Americans are preparing to hit the road for the Fourth of July weekend.

AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 75-year-old man was airlifted from Mississippi to a Louisiana burn center due to a propane-related explosion in Amite County. Amite County Emergency Management Agency Director Grant McCurley said the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28 on Mt. Pleasant Road near Gloster. McCurley said investigators discovered the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the weather in Mississippi continues to cause unprecedented damage, hail still has the potential to wreak havoc in the Jackson metro area. Though nothing in 2023 compares to the infamous hail storm from March 2013, hail sightings over the last few weeks bring back bad memories for many. According to insurance […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty on seven cooperative banks on Monday for breaching the RBI