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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – During the Labor Day holiday, safety experts want to make sure Mississippians are safe on the roads. According to QuoteWizard, 24% of collisions in Mississippi involved alcohol. During the 2022 Labor Day holiday travel period, the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) investigated 143 crashes with three fatalities and made 270 DUI arrests […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PETAL, Miss. (WHLT) – A Petal man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of sexual battery of a minor under the age of 14. Pine Belt News reported Shane Coats pled guilty to the charge on August 22, 2023. According to court documents, Coats was sentenced to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Carol Monagan is living in a home with a 3-year-old grandchild, three other family members and a pet. After a recent fire, the house is missing large portions of its roof, and doesn't have utilities.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

UPDATE: LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Silver Alert issued for Alfred Joseph Leboeuf has been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued by the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) for a Monticello man. Alfred Joseph LeBoeuf, 66, is described as […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – More than 300,000 people in Mississippi live with diabetes, and more than 75,000 Mississippians have diabetes and don’t even know it. This is why awareness is so important. In four weeks, you can help someone with the disease and raise money for programs at Mississippi’s Walk for Diabetes Metro Jackson. This […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) is preparing for the 2023 Labor Day holiday travel period. The travel period will begin on Friday, September 1 at 6:00 a.m. and will conclude on Monday, September 4 at midnight. “We know there will be a host of travelers for the Labor Day weekend, and […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (September 1-3) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Free Admission to Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday in the Park – Jackson – Friday […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 15-year-old has died after being shot in the head in Yazoo City. Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said the shooting happened on Tuesday, August 29 around 10:30 p.m. Authorities received a call about shots being fired in the area behind Willow Wood Apartments near Webster Street. When officers arrived […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) – A 17-year-old was extradited from Memphis, Tennessee, to Kosciusko, Mississippi, on a murder charge. Breezy News reported Jarmarion Thompson, 17, of Kosciusko, was charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on July 20, 2023. The shooting happened in the 500 block of West Adams Street just before 1:45 a.m. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson proclaimed September as National Voter Registration Month. During September, Watson said his office will promote the importance of voting, and the significance of keeping your voter registration information up-to-date. “Voting is a fundamental right for all citizens, and we encourage those who are eligible to exercise their […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS n...