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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) announced some counties are under a burn ban. Mississippi has been placed under several excessive heat warnings this summer. Amite, Lawrence and Walthall counties were placed under burn bans on August 7, 2023. The Amite County burn ban is expected to expire on September […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The job market has undergone significant transformations since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted labor markets across the world. Remote work, a term almost unheard of before the pandemic, continues to be a priority for many employees. The pandemic also ushered in an era of acceptance of virtual meetings. And as traditional methods […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The presumptive Democratic nominee for governor made campaign stops in Hinds and Madison counties on Saturday, August 5. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley said he will visit every county in the state during his campaign. He has been promoting himself as a grassroots candidate. Presley said he wants to create a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

UPDATE: NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Silver Alert issued for Harlon Hoyt Jones has been canceled. He has been located and is safe, according to MBI. NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 84-year-old Harlon Hoyt Jones, of Decatur. He is described as five feet […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The House District 72 Democratic primary is a crowded race this year with four candidates running for the vacant seat. Between the three candidates WJTV 12 News spoke to, all of them are planning on being community-oriented. Each have distinct plans to keep North Jackson and Ridgeland economically attractive. Justis Gibbs, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office is investigating an out-of-state PAC and its creator, who have been helping State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-District 42) in his campaign for lieutenant governor. Wisconsin political operative Thomas Datwyler formed “Invest in Mississippi PAC.” The PAC had received hundreds of thousands of dollars from several groups […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS new...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum and the Museum of Mississippi History will offer three days of free admission in January 2024! Thanks to the support of FedEx, the three days of free admission will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. More than 3,600 people visited the museums during the 2023 FedEx-sponsored […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the Mississippi Primary Election just days away, candidates are putting the finishing touches on their bids for statewide office. Two of those Democratic candidates are vying for the Senate District 29 seat. The race places a well known face in the community against an experienced legislator. For Dr. Dwayne Pickett, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A Louisiana man was killed during a crash in Pike County. Officials with the Mississippi Highway Patrol (MHP) said the crash happened just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2 on Interstate 55. Troopers said a 2022 Ford Explorer, driven by 62-year-old Mark Beard, was traveling south on I-55 when […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A 40-year-old man was found guilty of molestation in Jones County. The Laurel Leader Call reported Celestino Ramos was found guilty on Monday, July 31. He was sentenced to 15 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC). U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a hold […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader