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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Farmers across Mississippi are in a drought, and customers could soon feel the impact. Due to the lack of rain this summer, farmers have been dealing with the severe drought. Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson said crops are not the only thing that has been affected. “Not only […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new report from Education Advocacy Organization Mississippi first found that high inflation negated much of the historic teacher pay raised that passed in 2022. The raise increased pay for teachers by more than $5,000 and put Mississippi above the regional averages in teacher salary. Many hoped the raise would keep […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LEAKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Leake County deputy has been sentenced after he admitted to evidence tampering. Breezy News reported Justin Moore pled guilty in court on Tuesday, September 5. He had been indicted on 31 counts of evidence tampering over a two-year period. Moore was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Before […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) has invalidated 934 spring 2023 state assessment results after an investigation of testing irregularities in five districts and 12 schools. Tests results were invalidated in a portion of tests in the following schools, grades and subjects: Canton Public School District Greenville Public School District Hollandale […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Capitol police are investigating a possible murder-suicide attempt at the Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. The incident happened around 2:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. When Capitol police arrived at the scene, they were made aware of the possible murder-suicide attempt in the hospital. Investigators said the suspect was believed to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, the Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) released a survey to collect input from the public about the qualities and priorities the SBE desires in the next state superintendent of education. The survey will be open through 5:00 p.m. Friday, September 22, 2023. According to the SBE, any member of the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) concluded the 2023 Labor Day Holiday Travel Period on Monday, September 4. During the enforcement period, MHP investigated 147 crashes, including four fatal crashes with four deaths. The fatal crashes occurred in Hinds, Lamar and Leake counties. According to officials, troopers issued a total of 9,186 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) recovered a stolen 20-foot trailer in Madison County on August 31. This comes after an investigation that began in June. “The ability to recover stolen equipment items like this trailer impacts the livelihoods of our hardworking farmers, ranchers and landowners across the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY Miss. (WHLT) – A Mississippi man was killed during a crash on Highway 84 in Jones County. The crash happened just before 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. Troopers said a 2006 Dodge Ram, driven by 43-year-old Rodriquis Brown, of Taylorsville, was traveling east when his vehicle collided with 1995 Chevrolet Pickup. After […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader