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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Twenty-nine human cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) have been reported in Mississippi in 2023. A report from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) showed the cases were reported in Calhoun, Clarke, Grenada, Hinds, Jackson, Lamar, Leflore, Madison, Panola, Prentiss, Rankin and Sunflower counties. According to the Centers for Disease Control […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NETTLETON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gwendolyn Gray announced she’s withdrawing from the race for governor in Mississippi. Gray was running as an Independent in the race. She has endorsed Democratic candidate Brandon Presley for governor. “I am proud to endorse Brandon Presley because he will be a governor who takes action for our people — including […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – In recent years, book bans have affected public libraries, school systems and writers nationwide, including in Mississippi.  According to the American Library Association, more than 2,500 unique books were targeted for censorship nationwide in 2022. So far in 2023, that number is more than 1,900. The most targeted books nationally deal with race, reference […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued Silver Alerts for two missing men. In the first case, 76-year-old Jim Reese, Jr., of Florida, was last seen in Clarke County in July with Debra Jean Rodgers. Reese is described as five feet eight inches tall, weighs 230 pounds, and has a Playboy […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The cost of oil dipped below $90 per barrel this week, helping to slightly speed up a decline in gasoline prices for American consumers. States including Nevada, Indiana, Delaware, and Iowa saw their average price for a gallon of gas fall by 10 cents or more. After a particularly pricey September, throughout which prices hovered […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson police are investigating after a man was shot and killed. The shooting happened on Friday, October 6 on Amite Street. Officer Sam Brown said the victim, 41-year-old Clarence Chatman, was found deceased by a relative. The relative told police he noticed Chatman laying on his back when he arrived home. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The 164th Mississippi State Fair has officially opened to the public. Officials with the fair announced the events that will be taking place on the Mississippi State Fairgrounds on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. The Mississippi State Fair Pageant will take place on Friday, and the Mississippi State Fair […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

A Thornton woman helps a gaggle of turkeys cross the road each evening to the trees they sleep in. But as Evan Kruegel reports, it led to a conflict that ultimately involved the police.

BROOKHAVEN, Miss. (WJTV) – Brookhaven is home to the Mississippi School of the Arts. Students coming out of there are getting recognition all over the country for their work. “Mississippi School of the Arts is one of the best kept secrets in our state, and we don’t want the secret to be a secret anymore,” […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader