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MONROE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) announced the re-opening of Lake Monroe. The lake closed at the end of March 2023 due to extensive tornado damage.   Starting at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, anglers can once again enjoy the 99-acre state fishing […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Democratic nominee for Mississippi governor turned up the heat on his attacks of Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.). On Monday, Brandon Presley made his latest attempt to tie Reeves to the sprawling welfare scandal while outside the front gates of the Governor’s Mansion in Jackson. Presley called on Reeves to return […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – When thinking about big storms, one comes to mind for Kelly Castleberry: Hurricane Katrina. Castleberry has been with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) since 1996, starting as an engineering intern. He is now the District Engineer for the 6th District, which covers 14 counties in the Southeast corner of Mississippi.  […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Two people were arrested after a high-speed chase from Mississippi to Louisiana. Vicksburg Daily News reported the chase started on Washington Street in Vicksburg on Monday, August 28. Investigators said an officer tried to stop a vehicle for speeding before the chase. The suspects’ vehicle headed toward the Mississippi River Bridge […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Eighteen years ago, a natural disaster impacted the coast and Matthew Lee’s life: Hurricane Katrina. The Storm Lee had lived in Bay St. Louis his whole life. At the time Katrina hit, he was 31 and lived on the Gulf Coast in Waveland. His house was about three blocks from the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said hospitalizations rose yet again last week by another 19%. Deaths from the virus also saw a large jump: 21% in one week.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) released a preparedness guide for Mississippians to follow when hurricanes and other natural disasters strike. Storms, such as Hurricane Katrina, have caused unprecedented damage and death in the Gulf Coast and the Magnolia State. The guide contains information on flooding, emergency planning, and more. Below are the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Former Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree explained the impact of Katrina in Hattiesburg. About DuPree Before becoming Hattiesburg’s mayor, DuPree served on the Hattiesburg Public School Board for five years starting in 1987. He served on the Forrest County Board of Supervisors for 10 years. He left as vice-president of the board […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi is doing a good job of living out its nickname as the Hospitality State, according to research from a popular moving website. HigherAHelper.com, which helps Americans move in and out of their homes, points to Mississippi having roughly 48 refugees per 10,000 residents, the third highest rate of natural disaster refugees in […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLEVELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – The Commodores will take the stage at the Bologna Performing Arts Center (BPAC) in Cleveland, Mississippi. The concert will be held on Thursday, September 7, at 7:30 pm. This concert will open the Fall 2023 mainstage series. For more than three decades, The Commodores have remained a force in the music […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader