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SMITH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was killed during a hunting accident in Smith County, according to authorities. On Friday, December 29, deputies said they received a call about the accident at 5:30 p.m. on Forestry Service Road 516. When deputies arrived at the scene, they learned that a man had ben shot while […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The roughly one in five Mississippi adults who smoke cigarettes could save thousands of dollars if they quit their habit in 2024. Mississippi is among the most tobacco-dependent states in the U.S. The state is tied with Kentucky for having the fourth-highest percentage of adult smokers nationwide. Mississippi also has the […]. 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 (December 29-31) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Linden’s Extrava-Santa Experience – Natchez – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday Christmas Tour at Myrtle Terrace – Natchez – […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Respiratory illnesses are spreading rapidly this winter and in Mississippi. The U.S. Is facing yet another tripledemic with COVID-19, flu, and RSV. Physicians in the Magnolia State, like Dr. Timothy Quinn, say the coronavirus and flu are most prevalent. “People right now that are coming into the clinic that are diagnosed with […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced the state is investing nearly $17 million in site development grants to further develop industrial sites throughout Mississippi. According to the governor’s office, the funding for these projects is being made available through the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA). “Last year we brought in a record amount […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that Mississippi has the highest firearm mortality rate in the country.  With 962 deaths in 2021, Mississippi had the highest per capita firearm mortality rate in the U.S. at 33.9 deaths per 100,000 people. Compared to the national average of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Silver Alert has been issued for a 60-year-old Moss Point man. Agents with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) said Joseph Ladnier was last seen on Sunday, December 24 around 8:00 a.m. on Begonia Road in Jackson County. He was driving a maroon 2004 Toyota Tundra bearing the Mississippi […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LUMBERTON, Miss. (WHLT) – County Line Store and Deli was one of the few places in Lumberton where locals could stop and enjoy a Christmas meal. The store stays open every Christmas to make sure those not spending time with their families have a traditional Christmas feast. They sell plates of turkey, ham and other […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

ADAMS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man was arrested after a chase in Adams County this weekend. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP), troopers were involved in a chase with a man who evaded a checkpoint on U.S. Highway 61 near Powlett Road on Saturday, December 23. Authorities said the driver, who was identified […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

'Tis the season for cozy socks and holiday movies, which begs the question: Which is your favorite Christmas flick?. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader