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Dreaming of a white picket fence? It might only be a dream.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war. In 2021, then-President Donald Trump lowered the annual cap of refugees that could be admitted into the country to 15,000. Even as the Biden […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds will gather this weekend to help fight for a cure for multiple sclerosis at Trustmark Park in Pearl. The Mississippi MS Society will hold its annual walk to raise awareness and money for research. Lynn Hill has been living with MS since her final year of law school. She’s been […]. 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 (April 19-21) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Moonlight, Music and Meteors – Jackson – Friday Rock the Runway 2024 – Jackson – Friday The Disco Stranglers – […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Multiple agencies gathered at the Mississippi State Fire Academy for a full-scale HAZMAT exercise. Brian Maske, coordinator for the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), the HAZMAT exercise will test the capabilities of first responders to deadly hazardous materials incident. “We’re going to have actors in this building over here. They’re […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PICKENS, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe storms caused damage in the Town of Pickens on Thursday, April 18. The storms knocked down powerlines and trees. Homes were also damaged in the area. According to Entergy Mississippi, more than 100 customers in Pickens were without power as of Friday, April 19. Pickens leaders said no injuries were […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) Board of Trustees approved a demolition permit for the Eudora Welty Library building in Jackson during its April 19 quarterly meeting. The permit approval followed a period of public comment during which two comments were received supporting the demolition and three against, according […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) has awarded grants totaling more than $97,000 to eight preservation projects in seven Certified Local Government (CLG) communities across the state.   The scope of work for awarded projects ranges from professional assessments, as with the evaluation of three National Register-listed buildings for future use by […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news l...

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The FestivalSouth, which brings more than 50 live art, music, theatre, and dance events to the Hattiesburg area, will be held May 28-June 22, 2024. The event features many University of Southern Mississippi (USM) faculty, alumni, students, and staff. Grouped around the weekends, events are planned each Thursday through Sunday, with […]. 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 (April 12-14) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Dirty Napkins Supper Club – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday Eudora Welty Birthday Bash – […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader