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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the prime window for getting a flu shot winds down in October, Mississippians are among the least likely to get them at all.  This stems from a report from LendingTree. Using data from the CDC, it found that roughly 62% of Mississippians did not get the flu shot between 2021-2022. That is an […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As efforts continue to make the energy Americans use cleaner and more efficient, Mississippi lags behind most of the country.  A recent WalletHub report ranks Mississippi as the fourth-least energy-efficient state. Nine of the ten least energy-efficient states are in the South. No Southern state is in the top ten for being the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — All 37 people facing charges in connection with a deadly prison-based gang that sold drugs and committed violent crimes inside and outside of Mississippi lockups have been convicted, federal prosecutors said in a statement. The last of the cases ended with a guilty plea in federal court in Oxford, according to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – This year’s State Auditor’s race includes incumbent Shad White (R-Miss.) and Democratic challenger Larry Bradford. From uncovering the largest fraud scheme in state history to releasing scathing reports about how Mississippi’s tax dollars are spent, White’s first term has been full of headlines and criticism. He’s running for re-election, hoping to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS ...

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland police responded to a fatal accident on the Natchez Trace Parkway on Friday, October 20. The crash occurred on the Natchez Trace between Interstate 55 and Highway 51. The Madison County coroner said one person was killed in the crash. The victim has not been identified. Ridgeland officers are assisting […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi hay growers harvested at least 28% less hay this year than usual because of the drought that reached extreme levels in parts of the state. Brett Rushing, Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension forage agronomist, said hay producers in the state typically get three cuttings a year, and often four if […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi River level hit -1.23 at Vicksburg on Thursday, October 19. The Vicksburg Post reported the Port of Vicksburg is operating under a restricted capacity. The river level is expected to stay at or below -1 through Monday, October 23, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The Mississippi River […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

AMORY, Miss. (WJTV) – Amory police arrested a man in connection to a 2021 homicide, as well a recent attempted murder case. On October 19, police responded to an assault on Hatley Road. The female victim was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo in serious condition. Police said the the investigation led to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NESHOBA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi man was arrested on Thursday, October 19 and charged with murder in the second degree. According to court documents, Montero Ray Willis, 21, was charged in the criminal complaint which alleged he shot to death another person in the Pearl River Community of the Choctaw Indian Reservation. Prosecutors […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Four fires have caused traffic to stall on Interstate 55 in Copiah County. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) responded to the scene on Friday, October 20 on I-55 between Highway 27 and Gallman Road. All lanes of the interstate are blocked while crews respond to the scene. Law […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader