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PIKE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A couple from Louisiana were arrested on armed robbery charges in Pike County. On July 14, deputies said they responded to the J&N Food Mart on Old Industrial Road for an attempted armed robbery. When they arrived, the suspects had fled the scene after the cashier pulled a firearm in […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – A man and a woman have been sentenced in connection to the drowning death of their infant daughter. Investigators said Brittney Brady, 24, and Steven Busha, 33, both pled guilty in the case. On Sunday, July 31, 2022, first responders went to a home on Jim Burch Road after receiving […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — As Russia seeks more allies during its invasion of Ukraine, longtime U.S. security partner Kenya might not be an obvious choice. But hours after Russia terminated a deal to keep grain flowing from Ukraine, Moscow’s ambassador saw an opening to appeal to one of the African countries that would feel the […]. Local Mississippi breaking news and weather from CBS 12 News WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Research conducted by attorneys from FCRA by Fair Credit show that Mississippi has the lowest average credit score among its residents in the United States.  The law firm sorted through data from September 2021 to September 2022 from Experian and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Mississippi’s average score was 680, or 34 points […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced he requested a Major Disaster Declaration for 16 counties impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes that swept across the state from June 14-19, 2023. The governor said this includes a request for individual assistance for Jackson and Jasper Counties. Additionally, it includes a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Two women were found dead at the Valley of Fire State Park after they were noticed as missing by a separate group of hikers Saturday morning.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One organization is on a mission to encourage Mississippians to be more active. The Fayette Community Service Organization (FCSO) hosted their 10th Annual Fat to Fit Olympic Games at Tougaloo College on Saturday, July 22. The event, which started on a small scale in Fayette, now draws in hundreds of participates […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – A celebration of life was held for the 16-year-old who was killed while working at a Hattiesburg poultry plant. A prayer service and wake were held on Saturday for Duvan Perez at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg. Family and friends dressed in red and black, which were Perez’s favorite colors. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Is lunchtime the new happy hour?. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi is home to many lakes where you can enjoy boating, fishing and camping. WJTV 12 News compiled a list of 10 lakes that you can visit in the Magnolia State. Sardis Lake Located in Lafayette, Panola, and Marshall counties, Sardis Lake is a 98,520-acre reservoir on the Tallahatchie River. The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader