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LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Monticello man died after being found unresponsive in a Lincoln County Jail holding cell. The Daily Leader reported the incident happened just before 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. The man was identified as Johnathon Neal, 46. Authorities said Neal was pronounced deceased at the scene after he did […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi House honored Grammy award-winning Blues legend Bobby Rush on Thursday. Rush has been nominated for a Grammy seven times. He won his third at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards this year for Best Traditional Blues Album. Lawmakers gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol to present Rush with House Concurrent […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Hattiesburg police arrested two burglary suspects inside of a home. The incident happened just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at a home in the 200 block of Parkdale Drive. Police said the suspects, Deonta Bender, 22, and Germany Underwood, 18, forcibly gained entry into an unoccupied home. Officers said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, the Department of the Interior awarded $36.9 million for Kentucky, Mississippi and Missouri to clean up legacy pollution.   According to officials, Mississippi will use its $6.8 million award to continue efforts identifying, characterizing and prioritizing previously undocumented orphaned wells and conduct plugging, remediation and restoration work on approximately 400 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson...

The Kentucky Derby Party, hosted by the Friends of the USA IBC, will be held on Saturday, May 4 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. You will be able to indulge in the southern hor’dourves and sip on mint juleps while cheering on your favorite racehorse. There will be derby-inspired games and awards while you […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi man was sentenced to serve a total of 50 years for multiple counts of child exploitation. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced Willard Geven Knight, 33, must serve the sentence without the possibility of parole. In January 2023, Rankin County deputies began working an undercover […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Carly Madison Gregg, 14, was arrested in March in connection with the death of her mother and the shooting of her stepfather, per authorities

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Following a weekend of showcasing talent, interview skills and community service achievements, one young woman was awarded the title of Miss Mississippi’s Teen on Sunday, April 21. Brooke Bumgarner, 17, won the state competition in Vicksburg, Mississippi. She arrived in Vicksburg as Miss Pine Belt’s Teen and returned to her hometown […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Braves announced they will host three-time Grammy Award winner Miranda Lambert on Friday, July 26 at Trustmark Park. This is part of “Music on the Diamond,” a one-of-a-kind concert series from Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), owner of the Mississippi Braves. The series features artists performing against the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Raising Cane’s will give back to each community in which it services. On Wednesday, April 24, Raising Cane’s restaurants in the Jackson area will team up with Make-A-Wish Mississippi for an all-day fundraiser to benefit the chapter. The restaurant chain will donate 15% of all proceeds from customers who mention the fundraiser […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader