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GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) – Plans are underway for a new coffee shop in Gluckstadt. The Madison County Journal reported Scooter’s Coffee will open new locations in both Gluckstadt and Madison. However, the business did not reveal the exact locations. There is development in Gluckstadt on Church Road and Calhoun Station Parkway. Scooter’s Coffee is based […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – Charlotte Russe has returned to the Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl. The business opened its doors this past weekend at the Outlets. Charlotte Russe offers dresses, denim, sweaters, activewear, and cozy fleece items. “We’re always happy to bring new stores to Outlets of Mississippi for our shoppers, but it’s even better […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A drought and low water levels are affecting travel for cargo ships and river boat tours making stops on the Mississippi River. Water levels for the Mississippi River in Vicksburg are 10 to 15-feet lower than normal, and barges are stuck in low areas. Richie McComas, Navigation and Dredging Program Manager […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Discovery Education, the worldwide leader in education solutions, today announced it has partnered with Subaru of America, Inc., LyondellBasell, Nucor, Honeywell, and the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) to launch the Sustainability Education Coalition. This first-of-its-kind initiative is focused on empowering over 10 million students by 2030 to serve as ambassadors for sustainability by providing the digital resources K-12 students need to make informed decisions...

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A special type of training is being held for the Rankin County Sheriff’s Office following the state and federal convictions of the so-called “Goon Squad.” The Leadership and Accountability training aims to educate law enforcement officers and give them guidance when it comes to their role in the community. The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NEW DELHI (AP) — Tensions between Canada and India have reached new heights with dueling diplomatic expulsions and an allegation of Indian government involvement in the killing of a Sikh activist on Canadian soil. The row centers around the Sikh independence, or Khalistan, movement. India has repeatedly accused Canada of supporting the movement, which is […]. Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader.

OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – University of Mississippi researchers are working to develop a novel treatment for the neurological complications of HIV (neuro-HIV). According to the university, the National Institutes of Health awarded a five-year grant to Eden Tanner, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Jason Paris, research associate professor of pharmacology, to support this work. The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS n...

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Three people, including a four-year-old girl, were killed in separate Yazoo County crashes in the past week. Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said the first death happened on Interstate 55 just north of Vaughan on Wednesday, September 13 around 4:30 p.m. He said Shawanda Jenkins, 45, of Louisiana, died when […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) announced an acquisition of $22 million in funding for key infrastructure projects at Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). “Receiving this funding is a significant milestone for JAN,” stated CEO Rosa M. Beckett. “It underscores our commitment to enhancing safety, efficiency, and compliance […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jacks...

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – According to the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC), most of the state is still under a burn ban. Hot and dry conditions are causing fires to quickly grow out of control. “When these fires do start, they’re spreading really fast, and they are also burning very intensely. And they’re taking longer […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader