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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8, the Secretary of State’s Office has received reports of steady turnout at the polls. The Secretary of State’s Office also received reports of varying issues including: Polls close at 7:00 p.m. Any voter in line at 7:00 p.m. is entitled to cast a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

TERRY, Miss. (WJTV) – Terry police arrested a 20-year-old man in connection to the shooting death of a 14-year-old boy. The shooting happened early Monday morning on Eugene Street in Terry. Police said the victim was taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. The 14-year-old died from his injuries. Hinds County […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Earlier this year, Amanda Bell and her family planned a visit to Nanih Waiya.  Located in southern Winston County between the Crystal Ridge and Bogue Chitto Choctaw communities, the Nanih Waiya mound is “the heartbeat of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians,” said Bell, who is manager and Choctaw archivist of the Chahta Immi Cultural […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Rankin County poll managers said their turnout was steady on Tuesday, August 8 for the 2023 Primary Election. Mississippi residents have been heading to the polls throughout the day to vote for their preferred candidates for office. “The turnout has been great. It’s been pretty steady all morning. There have […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

BRANDON, Miss. (WJTV) – You now have the chance to win two tickets to see Luke Bryan at the Brandon Amphitheater! Leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) and Red Mountain Entertainment partnered for the ticket giveaway. Five winners will be randomly selected and will receive two tickets each for the Sunday, August 13 concert. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s 2023 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, August 8, and there are a few reminders for voters before they head to the polls. Mississippians are encouraged to make Election Day plans in advance of the Primary Election. Through the My Election Day portal, voters may access an abundance of resources specific […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has received more than 40,600 absentee ballots ahead of the 2023 Primary Election. As of Monday, August 7, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 45,199 absentee ballots requested, 44,715 absentee ballots sent, and 40,696 absentee ballots received. Additional Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, voters can contact the Elections Division at ElectionsAnswers@sos.ms.gov, call the Elections Hotline at 1-...

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Town of Utica has been placed under a boil water notice. The notice affects approximately 856 customers who are served by the Town of Utica water supply located in Hinds County. Water system officials notified the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) of a system wide pressure loss due […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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Editor’s Note: The Western Star vehicle was a tractor-trailer. The following story has been updated. AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 22-year-old McComb man was killed during a crash on Sunday, August 6. Leaders with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) responded to the crash just after 12:00 p.m. on Highway 48 and Highway 24 in […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader