Page 62 - Ocused News Today

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) continued its annual tradition of “Painting the Eagle Walk” on Thursday. Hundreds of USM students put their marks on Eagle Walk Drive by painting the roadway in Southern Miss gold or by leaving a handprint on the pillars. The annual tradition is part of USM’s […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Two Hattiesburg students represented the Hattiesburg Flyers Track Club on a national level at the 2023 Amateur Athletic Union Junior Olympic Games in Iowa City. Two N.R. Burger students recently competed against hundreds of students from across the country at the 2023 Junior Olympics. Nyla Flowers, 8th grade, and Ju’Dawn Porter, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Bond has been set for the 18-year-old accused of killing a pregnant teen in Laurel. According to the Jones County Adult Detention Center’s website, the bond for 18-year-old Tavaris Atwood was set at $1 million. Atwood was charged with first-degree murder in the death of 16-year-old Elisa McLemore. Laurel police said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Book Festival will return for its ninth year on Saturday, August 19. The day will be filled with author panel discussions, live music, food, art and activities for all ages. This free event will be located on the State Capitol grounds in downtown Jackson. Many acclaimed authors will be […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Even if one were to believe erstwhile candidate Chris McDaniel’s incomplete, conflicting, shifting accounting of hundreds of thousands in secretive campaign donations, it still begs the question: Where did the $15,000 go? It also begs the question: Why is Attorney General Lynn Fitch overlooking what appear to be flagrant violations of campaign finance law by […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The man who was wanted for questioning in a Pike County homicide was arrested in Tennessee. Pike County deputies said they received information on Monday, August 14 that Moses Michael Dillon was arrested without incident in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dillon was wanted for questioning in connection to a Pike County […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Primary Election was an exciting time for many candidates, but one made history with his victory. Rodney Hall defeated Charlie Hoots in the Republican primary for Mississippi House District 20 by 10 points in last week’s primary elections. With no Democratic challengers in the General Election, Hall is the first […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NATCHEZ, Miss. (WJTV) – A Natchez man was arrested for allegedly filming inside the restrooms of multiple Walmart locations in Mississippi and Louisiana. According to the Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO), a forensic analysis of the suspect’s cell phone revealed he was inside a stall at the Vidalia Walmart and filmed numerous videos of non-consenting victims […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 40-year-old man was killed during a crash in Copiah County. Leaders with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened on Sunday, August 13 just before 7:30 a.m. on Highway 18 in Copiah County. Troopers said a 2012 Chevrolet Impala, driven by 40-year-old Christopher Walker, was traveling east […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

UPDATE: LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Silver Alert issued for Irma Dixon Bryant has been cancelled. She has been located and is safe, according to MBI. LINCOLN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 80-year-old Irma Dixon Bryant, of Brookhaven. She is described as five feet nine inches […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader