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JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Multiple people have died after a two-vehicle collision in Jones County. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said the crash happened on Highway 84 East at Bogue Homa near Magnolia Road. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found both vehicles fully engulfed in flames. They began working to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With soaring temperatures in Central Mississippi, many are looking for ways to survive the extreme heat. “Here we’re going to have water sat outside on the porch area for those in need. We have chairs set out front, so folks want to get a break. Why they walking this area right […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Four human cases of the West Nile Virus (WNV) have been reported in Mississippi in 2023. A report from the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) showed the cases were reported in Hinds, Jackson and Lamar counties. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), West Nile virus is the leading […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Mississippi Aquarium has new additions for you and your family to enjoy. Eric Gallichant joins us in the studio with some information about new additions, hissing cockroaches, and deals you take advantage of now! For more information: Mississippi Aquarium (msaquarium.org). Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – An 18-year-old man was arrested after human remains were found in Jefferson County. Deputies said they arrested Carivontae Nix on August 17, 2023. The human remains were located on Rodney Road in Lorman on August 12, 2023. Authorities said their investigation led them to Nix, who resides on Rodney Road. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – You will have the chance to win a new truck in the final drawing of the Summer of Fun promotion! Leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) said one lucky entrant in the Monday, August 28 drawing will drive away with $10,000 and a 2023 Nissan Titan Pro-4x truck from Gulfport […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Construction is underway on a new ALDI store in the Hub City. The Hattiesburg American reported the store is expected to open later this year, but an official date has not been set. The grocery store will be located in a new shopping center in Hattiesburg, which is under construction on […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) shut down the demolition of the old Soso gymnasium site on Wednesday, August 16. The Laurel Leader Call reported MDEQ contacted the Soso Police Department to have the demolition work cease immediately. MDEQ served the Jones County School District with documentation that halted […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The Mississippi Division of Medicaid removed another 22,000 Mississippians from its rolls in July in the second wave of disenrollments after the end of pandemic-era protections.  That brings the agency up to 51,967 disenrollments total during the unwinding process, with those numbers set to increase. Beginning in March 2020, federal law prohibited state divisions of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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 (August 18-20) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Food Truck Friday in the Park – Jackson – Friday Gimme Gimme Disco – Jackson – Friday Mississippi Book Festival […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader