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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced on Tuesday that a major public safety operation is taking place in the City of Jackson. The governor chose a spot along Interstate 55 to make the announcement. He was a few feet from where a video showed a man shooting out of a car with […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Rodeo Lovers young and old came out to kick off this year’s annual Dixie National Parade in Jackson. Coming to the annual parade has grown to be a tradition for some, like Renee Dupree. “My daughter, my granddaughter, my grandson, nieces, sister-in-law, and a bunch of friends. they’ve been doing it for […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

While today’s unemployment rates are significantly lower than the COVID-19 pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, the fear of job losses remains as workers stare down an uncertain economic future. Experts are mixed in their views of a potential recession. The return of student loan payments, continually high gas prices, persistent inflation, and […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) laid out its legislative priorities at the Mississippi State Capitol on Thursday. After Mississippi shot up in the rankings in nationwide reading and math scores last year, the focus in 2024 is to replicate those successes. Interim State Superintendent Raymond Morgigno shared the legislative priorities […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Black Mississippians have had a huge role in the state’s economy for years, and many are using their skills to carve their own path. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reports that Black owners’ share of small businesses in Mississippi was about 28% in 2022. Those businesses employee more than 13,000 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science hosted an event on Friday for Arbor Day in Mississippi. Attendees were able to take part in S.T.E.M. crafts, games and displays. Live trees, spring bulbs from the Urban Forestry Council, and Nuttall oak and Cherrybark oak from the Mississippi Forestry Commission were also given away.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Marine Corps Sgt. Harold Hammett, 24, who was killed in World War II, has been accounted for. Born in February 1919 in Avery, Mississippi, Hammett was the fifth of eight children. He graduated from East Forrest Consolidated High School and enlisted in the Marine Corps in San Francisco in August 1940. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) confirmed a positive detection of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Claiborne County. The Natchez Democrat reported five other positives were also reported on Wednesday in DeSoto, Benton and Marshall counties. The CWD samples, which are submitted by Mississippi hunters, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

THE NETHERLANDS (WJTV) – We had toured Amsterdam and were ready for the main feature of our vacation: a river cruise up the Rhine River. I have only taken one long ride on the Mississippi. Years ago, I hitched a ride on the Delta Queen from Natchez up to Vicksburg. The Mississippi River, along the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi hunters are gearing up for the 2024 Spring Turkey Season. With a quarter of a million birds from the Delta to the Gulf, hunters should have no problem finding a gobbler in the state. Season Dates Bag Limit Youth (Private and authorized state and federalpublic lands. Youth 15 and under) […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader