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PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) warned Mississippians that the risk for fire danger will be elevated this weekend due to the combination of low humidity, gusty winds, and dry ground conditions. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of central and south Mississippi, where there is an […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its September 2023 transfer to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Mississippi State Treasury. During September, the MCL transferred $10,147,455.73 in net proceeds to the fund. This brings the Fiscal Year 2024 total to $34,868,593.45. In accordance with the Alyce G. Clarke Lottery Law, the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

According to the Newberg-Dundee Police Department, Barrett Bevacqua, 20, and Michele Cavallotti, 22, of Hillsboro were discovered inside the aircraft by the time officials around shortly before 7 p.m. A third passenger, 20-year-old Emily Hurd, was airlifted to a local hospital with critical injuries.

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Bond has been reduced for the man accused of kidnapping two children in Vicksburg. Vicksburg Daily News reported the bond for Eric Rawlings, Jr., was reduced from $400,000 to $20,000. Rawlings was previously charged with two counts of kidnapping and has now been charged with interstate removal of a child under […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced there will be a temporary closure of State Route 43 in Canton. The temporary closure will take place between 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 13 and 6:00 a.m. on Monday, October 16. State Route 43 south at State Route 16 in Canton […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to komen.org, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, accounting for 31% of newly diagnosed cancers. One case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the U.S. about every two minutes. Though rare, breast cancer also affects men. Symptoms of breast […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A ribbon cutting will be held for the 2023 Mississippi State Fair at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5. The ribbon cutting will be held at Gate 1 of the State Fairgrounds, located at the intersection of Amite and Jefferson Streets. The Brandon High School Marching Band will perform, Brandon High […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson State University (JSU) announced the performers for the university’s homecoming concert. On Thursday, October 12, Toosii, Big Boogie, Mariah the Scientist, and Rob49 will take the stage in the Lee E. Williams Athletic & Assembly. “Jackson, Mississippi, is not a traditional major city [like Los Angeles or New York] where large-scale concerts are […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news le...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently approved five new broadband projects in Mississippi. In 2022, the state of Mississippi was awarded over $32 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) to be overseen by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM). With the new projects, BEAM […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson woman has been sentenced to 27 months in prison for conspiracy to commit bank fraud. According to court documents, Latasha Wise, 36, conspired with others to obtain bank loans through fraudulent means. Officials said she used false names and social security numbers that did not belong to her to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader