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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Leaders with the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) announced the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has received recognition in the field of online education by Fortune Education in their prestigious rankings for Online MBA Programs. According to USM officials, the Online MBA Program rankings were based on quantitative and qualitative […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

YAZOO COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A woman has been found guilty in connection to the death of a Brandon man in Yazoo County. On Saturday, August 19, 2023, a Yazoo County Circuit Court Jury found Stephanie Ward guilty of first degree murder and hindering prosecution. Authorities said Ward, along with John Henry May, drove Roger […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Fall is just around the corner, bringing with it hedge apples. What is the purpose of hedge apples?. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The vaccine with the poorest track record in the U.S. has its worst uptake in Mississippi. Nearly 20 years after the first FDA-approved HPV vaccine was introduced to the public, Mississippi has one of the highest rates of cervical cancer deaths in the country. The Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, vaccine protects against the nine most […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Red Brick Roads Music and Arts Festival will return to Clinton this weekend, and officials want to make sure you stay safe in the heat. Leaders announced the municipal room, located inside the Clinton Police Department, will be open with AC for anyone who needs to escape the heat of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson will be prepared for the 2023 high school football season. UMMC’s rapid-response team of orthopaedic surgeons and other health care specialists at the Friday Night Injury Clinic aim to keep the players healthy and hydrated in preparation for the season. “UMMC sports […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – One person was killed and another was hurt during a two-vehicle crash in Rankin County. The crash happened on Sunday, August 20 at 11:50 p.m. on Interstate 20 East near Exit 54. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said a 2019 Dodge Ram was traveling westbound in the eastbound […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

COLLINS, Miss. (WHLT) – Scorching temperatures are taking a hit on local crops and livestock in Mississippi. Honestly Beef has been raising and herding cattle to distribute for years. The owners said the heat and drought-like conditions in Mississippi have made it difficult to get fresh water to the cows, while dry grass is making […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

An investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was found dead in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Friday morning.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) has reported a significant increase in wildfire occurrences across the state. Wildland firefighters responded to approximately 260 calls between August 1 and August 18. These fires have already burned 5,000 acres of land, posing a threat to lives, homes and businesses. In response to the escalating […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader