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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 1-3) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Free Admission to Two Mississippi Museums – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday in the Park – Jackson – Friday […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 15-year-old has died after being shot in the head in Yazoo City. Yazoo County Coroner Ricky Shivers said the shooting happened on Tuesday, August 29 around 10:30 p.m. Authorities received a call about shots being fired in the area behind Willow Wood Apartments near Webster Street. When officers arrived […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

KOSCIUSKO, Miss. (WJTV) – A 17-year-old was extradited from Memphis, Tennessee, to Kosciusko, Mississippi, on a murder charge. Breezy News reported Jarmarion Thompson, 17, of Kosciusko, was charged with murder in connection to a fatal shooting on July 20, 2023. The shooting happened in the 500 block of West Adams Street just before 1:45 a.m. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson proclaimed September as National Voter Registration Month. During September, Watson said his office will promote the importance of voting, and the significance of keeping your voter registration information up-to-date. “Voting is a fundamental right for all citizens, and we encourage those who are eligible to exercise their […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS n...

ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Some families in Attala County are facing an issue with a bridge they depend on daily. When a bridge you depend on is closed, you realize real quick what a great invention bridges are. The bridge is on Attala County Road 4002, about a mile or so off of Highway 14 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) currently has burn bans in place across Central and Southern Mississippi. Officials said barbecuing is still permitted, which is good news for those who plan to celebrate the Labor Day weekend. Eddie Wright, the owner and operator at Eddie Wright’s Smoke Food Truck and Catering, said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JEFFERSON DAVIS COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A woman was recently indicted in connection to the 2022 death of a man in Mississippi. The Prentiss Headlight reported Sierra Inscoe, 21, was indicted by a Jefferson Davis County Grand Jury. Authorities said Carson Sistrunk’s body was found on September 7, 2022, on Gulf Camp Road. The 24-year-old […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The tie has been broken in the District 1 Rankin County Board of Supervisors race. The race was decided by just two mail in ballots that had not yet been counted. Both Republican candidates were at the Rankin County Election Commission to see for themselves what those ballots held. Sid […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The legendary Mississippi Mass Choir and Evangelist Luther Martin partnered together to host a tent revival in South Jackson on Wednesday, August 30. The revival aimed to help those in the City of Jackson who are troubled by crime and other circumstances. Martin said this is one way he can help […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – On Thursday, August 31, 17 Dixie Electric line workers headed to aid in power restoration in Florida after Hurricane Idalia hit the state. Central Florida Electric Cooperative reported more than 25,000 members without power at the height of the outages, which is 69 percent of the meters they serve. The damage […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader