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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has received more than 56,000 absentee ballots in the state for the 2023 General Election. As of Monday, November 6, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 62,156 absentee ballots requested, 61,647 absentee ballots sent, and 56,403 absentee ballots received. Additional Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, contact the Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections […]. Local...

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COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Fisheries Bureau are reminding remind boaters to be cautious when loading and unloading boats at boat ramps. They said there have been low water conditions at some MDWFP State Lakes. The low water levels are a result of the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Northern New Mexico or bust — that seems to be the case for at least one Mexican gray wolf that is intent on wandering beyond the boundaries set for managing the rarest subspecies of gray wolf in North America. Federal and state wildlife managers confirmed Thursday that the endangered female wolf […]. Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader.

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A fire burned 120 acres in Hinds County on Friday, November 3. Officials with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) said the fire happened near Flowers Road. As of Friday evening, the fire was 50% contained. Officials said three volunteer fire departments responded to the scene, and one structure was threatened. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

A New Hampshire man accused of trying to abduct a child a gunpoint last month in Grafton County has died.

WESSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A family in Copiah County had a hobby of collecting antique cars. They still collect them, but they’re now opening a museum on Saturday, November 4. Kirk Hill, who is a Model T expert, told me about an automobile museum that Brian and Mandy King are opening at their farm near […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A grass fire caused all lanes of Interstate 55 South in Madison County to close on Friday, November 3. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the fire happened on I-55 South before the MS 463 exit. The fire stretches from the 109 mile-marker to the 107 mile-marker […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg police arrested a man after a stabbing at the Days Inn motel on Warrenton Road. The stabbing happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27. Police said the victim, a 33-year-old man, had been slashed in the face with sharp object. He was taken to Merit Health River Region […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi School for the Blind (MSB) in Jackson is implementing a new tool in its music program called “Dancing Dots” founded by Bill McCann to help visually impaired students. Torrence Peterson, now a senior, credits the school for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. He plays guitar for the band. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader