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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The fall season kicks off in late September. For many, fall is a time for cooler temperatures, cozy sweaters and a good cup of coffee. One of the popular coffee flavors during fall is pumpkin spice. Both Starbucks and Dunkin’ have their fall menus available for customers to check out. If […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – One person was critically injured after a crash involving a black sedan and a side-by-side in Jones County. The crash happened on Highway 588 at Oak Bowery Road just before 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 24. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said one person was ejected from the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

When Purdue Pharma first began sales of OxyContin in the late 1990s, it was advertised as relief for cancer patients and people with chronic pain. Aggressive marketing fueled the drug’s popularity, along with that of other opioid pain management drugs on the market. But as the company touted OxyContin to physicians, it downplayed the drug’s […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the national student loan moratorium comes to a close, recent data shows that Mississippians will be among the most impacted.  According to a recent WalletHub report, the Magnolia State is second only to Pennsylvania for how the moratorium ending will impact borrowers. Additionally, Mississippi has the highest percentage of student debt as […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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Average gas prices remained more or less stagnant over the last week as they hovered about 20 cents higher than they were a year before. The higher gas prices in the latter half of the summer have been pushed up by a decision to cut oil production by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi is one of the top states for diabetes in the nation with about one in seven people living with the disease. The women’s basketball coach at Jackson State University (JSU), Tomekia Reed, is trying to help lead the fight for a cure. Reed is a champion on the court and […]. 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 (September 22-24) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: THEE Tailgate – Jackson – Friday WC Gorden Classic Concert – Jackson – Friday Liverpool Legends – Jackson – Friday […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A veteran of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement has died. He was 82. Hollis Watkins, who was born in 1941, grew up on a small farm in Chisholm Mission and became one of the first young Mississippians to commit to full-time work with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). Watkins also […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – Employees at General Motors Parts Distribution Center in Brandon walked out of the building on Friday, September 22 to join the United Automobile Workers (UAW) strike. UAW President Shawn Fain called for strikes to expand against General Motors (GM) and Stellantis at 38 facilities across more than 20 states. Dozens of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader