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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On July 1, Senate Bill 2079 went into effect, but the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) said trainings for school safety guardians will not begin for another year. Under the scope of the law, the DPS develops a curriculum and training program to arm safety guardians within the school district. If acting under the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Senate Bill 2652 required the Mississippi Department of Public Safety to create the Mississippi Vulnerable Person Abuse Registry. According to SB 2652, the public can request temporary access to the registry from MDPS to hire a caretaker or person in a position of trust or authority for a vulnerable person. For families […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Senate Bill 2523 went into effect this past July to deter those who steal pecans for more than just making a few pies.  Of the many high-profile laws that took effect on July 1 in Mississippi, a bill about pecans would fly under the radar. However, state officials, like Mississippi Commissioner of Agriculture […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – WJTV 12 News received a tip alleging possible campaign finance violations by Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley, who is currently running as a Democrat in the Mississippi gubernatorial race. We looked at all public campaign finance records filed by the three Public Service commissioners. Those records showed that Commissioners Dane Maxwell, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NASSAU, BAHAMAS (WDHN) — A former Miss Houston County faces charges in the Bahamas that she and two men plotted unsuccessfully to kill her husband, a former Auburn Tiger football player, in a case involving a prominent Wiregrass couple. According to bahamascourtnews.com, Lindsay Shiver, 36 of Thomasville, Georgia was allegedly involved in a plot to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Whether you win the over $1 billion jackpot or a Mississippi scratch game, it may be helpful to know what your next steps should be in claiming your prize. The last time someone won the Mega Millions jackpot was in April. The last time someone won the Jackpot in Mississippi Match 5 was July. So even […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

COLUMBIA, Miss. (WHLT) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Delmar Lee Blake, Jr., of Columbia, Marion County. He is described as five feet seven inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, with white hair and brown eyes. According to MBI, Blake was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jean […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – There are plenty of places across Mississippi, including the City of Ridgeland, where you can visit attractions that help make each city unique. WJTV 12 News has compiled a list of places that you can visit in Ridgeland. Ridgeland Multi-Use Trail Ridgeland’s multi-use path is a perfect setting for cyclists and […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With temperatures still high in Mississippi, doctors said it’s important to keep children safe from heat-related illnesses. Catherine Phillippi, a pediatrician at TrustCare, said she has seen kids who have tried practicing sick. “That’s a big no-no. If you’re sick and you’re body is fighting an illness, and you go out […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader