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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Staying safe in the heat is a top priority to avoid heat-related illnesses. Staying hydrated and taking plenty of breaks are steps Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) leaders emphasize to their employees before going out in the field. MDOT Public Information Officer Michael Flood said they go over the signs to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Hundreds of people showed up for the Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo in Jackson this weekend. The event, held at the Mississippi Trade Mart, featured a multitude of vendors, who sold food, accessories and hunting gear. The event was hosted by the Foundation for Mississippi Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. The next […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBUG, Miss. (WHLT) – Human Resources at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host a job fair in Hattiesburg. The job fair will take place on Tuesday, August 1 at the Hattiesburg WIN Job Center, located at 1911 Arcadia Street. The event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Departments with job openings […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Human Services (MDHS) said they’re aware of multiple reports of persons gaining access to individuals’ SNAP EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) card numbers and PIN through skimming. Card skimmers are fraud devices that collect or copy card information when a card is swiped or scanned for […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Mississippi continues to rank first in the nation in fetal deaths, according to 2021 data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last week.  The report examined deaths of fetuses in utero that occurred after 20 weeks’ gestation, also known as stillbirths, in the United States. Mississippi led the nation with a rate […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As of Monday, July 31, 2023, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) received more than 20,000 absentee ballots in Mississippi ahead of the 2023 Primary Election. The SEMS reported a total of 26,946 absentee ballots requested, 26,314 absentee ballots sent, and 20,476 absentee ballots received in the state.  Additional Reminders For questions regarding absentee voting, contact […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story fro...

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – State Auditor Shad White announced that his office recovered more than $1.99 million in taxpayer funds and returned them to the deserving entities. The announcement was made in the Audit Exceptions Report for Fiscal Year 2023. “My office continues to do record-breaking work, stopping corruption and recovering taxpayer money, thanks to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Among the four candidates for Mississippi’s next governor, Dr. John Witcher’s (R-Miss.) personal history sticks out as much as his platform.  Witcher’s political platform The medical doctor got into the race because he disagreed with the decisions of state leaders, like Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and former State Health Officer Dr. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

BILOXI, Miss. (WJTV) – Tim McGraw will bring his Standing Room Only Tour to the Mississippi Coast next year! The Grammy Award winning Country music singer will perform at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi on June 13, 2024. He will be joined by Carly Pearce. “I always want to deliver the best possible concert […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As K-12 students in Mississippi begin school as early as July, undergrads will return to campus for the fall semester in the next few weeks. Below are important dates for college students attending school at some of the most popular institutions in the state this semester.  NOTE: The first day of the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader