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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The United States and South Korea on Monday updated a bilateral security agreement with the aim of more effectively countering North Korea’s evolving nuclear and missile threats. The move followed high-level military talks in Seoul, where the allies also discussed enhancing three-way defense exercises with Japan and improving information-sharing on […]. Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The Vicksburg National Military Park (VNMP) will host a rededication ceremony for the Rhode Island Memorial on Saturday, November 18. On April 13, 2019, Vicksburg, experienced two different severe weather events. Two of those tornadoes passed through the park leaving multiple trees and limbs down throughout the park. Despite the widespread affected […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Children’s Museum (MCM) and MDWFP’s Museum of Natural Science celebrated 100 magnolias planted at the LeFleur’s Bluff Complex in LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. LeFleur’s Bluff Complex is now home to more than 100 magnolias of various shapes, sizes, and varieties. Officials said Sweetbay, Saucer, Star, and several Southern Magnolia varieties now adorn the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS n...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There are still some votes to be counted in the close race for the Public Service Commissioner for the Central District. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat De’Keither Stamps is leading incumbent Commissioner Brent Bailey (R-Miss.). Rankin County Election Commissioner Tonya Rivers said there are more than 3,600 absentee and affidavit […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A federal judge has postponed sentencing for six former Mississippi law enforcement officers who pled guilty to a long list of federal charges for torturing two Black men in January. According to court documents, U.S. District Judge Tom Lee rescheduled the hearings for the former officers on the following dates: The men […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – There are plenty of places across Mississippi, including the City of Jackson, where you can visit attractions that help make each city unique. WJTV 12 News has compiled a list of places that you can visit in Jackson. Capri Theatre The Capri Theatre has been restored to serve the Fondren neighborhood […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Members of the Hinds County Election Commission spoke out on Thursday following a ballot fiasco during the General Election on Tuesday. Official said the voting hiccup happened due to the fact that the wrong form for ballot orders was used. They took full account for what happened during the election. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Eudora’s Mississippi Brasserie will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, November 15. The upscale restaurant will offer Southern cuisine with French influence is located in The District at Eastover in the space previously occupied by Fine & Dandy. “We recognized the flourishing restaurant community here and wanted to play a part,” […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its October 2023 transfer to the state. The MLC transferred $11,752,679.57 in net proceeds to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $46,621,273.02. In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the MLC is […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The College of Nursing and Health Professions at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a Professional Health Career Panel and Fair. The event will take place on Thursday, November 16 at the R.C. Cook Union Building on the Hattiesburg campus. “Many students in our undergraduate programs plan on continuing […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader