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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippians headed to the polls to vote in the 2024 Presidential Primary Election. On Tuesday morning, operations were running smoothly at voter precincts in Hinds County. For many citizens, expressing the right to vote is extremely important. “When I think about the things that our people went through, the struggle that […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) said Mississippi has seen a low voter turnout for the 2024 Presidential Primary. Watson and his team traveled across the state on Tuesday to ensure election laws are being followed. After last year’s ballot shortage in Hinds County, he said the County Election Commission could […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Congress passed the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Act as part of a six-bill appropriations package on Friday, March 8. The bill includes $5 million of funding toward construction of a pedestrian bridge over Lakeland Drive. “I’m grateful to Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith and Roger Wicker for leading the effort […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – New polling of likely Republican primary voters in Mississippi suggests that many of them support Medicaid expansion. According to an American Cancer Society and Cygnal poll, more than half of Mississippi Republican voters polled support Medicaid expansion for those earning up to 138% of the federal poverty limit. The polling showed […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Queen of Christian pop music Amy Grant is set to headline at Mississippi College’s (MC) Spring Scholarship Banquet. The decorated songwriter, television personality and philanthropist has garnered six Grammy Awards, 19 Grammy nominations and 26 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the Music City […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS ne...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Eight children in and outside of the Jackson metro area will receive high-tech vision aids from an Alabama-based nonprofit.  Sight Savers America is a nationally expanding nonprofit that facilitates eye care and provides low vision and blind equipment, along with the necessary training. All eight recipients qualify financially and have a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.) announced the dates for the 165th Mississippi State Fair, as well as a new ticketing system.  The upcoming 2024 State Fair will be held Thursday, October 3 through Sunday, October 13 at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds in Jackson. “The Mississippi State Fairgrounds just […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – With World Diabetes Day approaching (March 26), 326,420 (14.4%) of Mississippi adults have been diagnosed with diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, 75,000 people in the state have diabetes but don’t know it. There are 814,000 people in Mississippi, 35.6% of the adult population, who have prediabetes with blood glucose […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Missing/Endangered Child Alert has been issued for a nine-year-old Jackson boy. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Jamiez P. Ramirez was last seen on Thursday, February 9 in the 300 block of Livingston Road. He may be accompanied by Marion Kelly, who is described as a female, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader