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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – All of Mississippi’s counties have been designated as USDA disaster areas due to the drought in 2023. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack made the designation to help the counties. The designation makes Mississippi farmers eligible for consideration for Farm Service Agency Loan Assistance. “This emergency loan would be something that a rock […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery is running full throttle in the 2024 NASCAR Powerball Playoff to hopefully crown another Mississippi as the $1 million champion! Last year’s inaugural event awarded Mississippi’s Stephanie Walker the $1 million winner of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. In the 2024 promotion, the Mississippi Lottery is […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Malcolm Butler, a former NFL player and a Vicksburg native, was arrested in Rhode Island earlier this month for drunk driving. According to CBS News, Butler was arrested in North Providence on Saturday, March 16 after an officer spotted a white Mercedes Benz stopped and blocking traffic around 3:00 a.m. The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three minors were injured after a crash in Jones County. The incident happened just before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 on Interstate 59 near mile-marker 80. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said two patients left the scene in a private vehicle and were taken to a local […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) and the Securities Division of his office issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order against BlackRock, Inc. The multinational investment company was also issued a Notice of Intent to Impose Administrative Penalty. Watson said the Securities Division seeks to stop BlackRock’s alleged fraudulent actions […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee passed their version of Medicaid expansion on Wednesday. The Senate version differs greatly from the House bill that passed earlier this Legislative session. The Senate plan would cover those aged 19 to 64 making up to 100% of the federal poverty level compared to the House […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LEXINGTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Authorities are investigating after an 18-year-old was shot and killed in Lexington. Lexington Police Chief Charles Henderson said the shooting happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 on Rathell Road. According to Henderson, the victim was identified as Tashuan Colbert. He said Colbert was walking with someone in the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Mississippi man has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Prosecutors said Donald Walker, 48, of Kosciusko, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of Columbia with a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. “I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government,” said Reeves. “Each has the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians. I have no doubt that […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Madison County Board of Supervisors is in the process of recovering nearly $3 million following a cyber scam. Documents showed that an imposter, by the name of Jay Hemphill, posed as a representative for the Hemphill Construction Company. This incident report was filed on March 19 by the Madison […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader