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Ranging from $368,000 to nearly $1 million, here's how much the top 1% earn in each state.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate reached another record low in June 2023. June’s 3.1% unemployment rate marks the fourth consecutive month that Mississippi set a new record low. “Reaching an all-time low unemployment rate four months in a row is an incredible accomplishment […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) – A Mississippi man was arrested this week for allegedly stealing agriculture equipment. On July 18, Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) investigators arrested Joseph Ray Williamson, 29, without incident in the Jackson area on an outstanding warrant from Hinds County. MALTB Director Dean Barnard said, “This is an open and […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (July 21-23) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Water Journey Festival – Jackson – Friday Food Truck Friday – Jackson – Friday Friday Nights at Milepost 89 – […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders at the Two Mississippi Museums in Jackson held a ceremony on Friday, July 21 for the return of a stolen rifle used in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and their law enforcement partners exchanged custody of the 19th century rifle with staff of […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Across the nation, temperatures continue to break records. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. Matt Martin, a production supervisor, has been with Watkins Roofing and Construction in Mississippi for three years. He said it’s hard work, especially during this […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A stolen farm tractor was recently recovered in Hinds County by the Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB) with assistance from Jackson police. On May 31, 2023, Jackson police received a report for a stolen 1953 Ford Jubilee farm tractor from a business in the city. The MALTB was then […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WKRG) — Rescuers found the body of a 4-year-old boy who drowned in Goodes Mill Lake Tuesday, an official with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. JCSO said the boy was reported missing at Presley’s Outing late Tuesday morning. Rescuers searched land and water for the child. His body was found at […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Florence police chief said a former day care worker was released on bond after being charged with three counts of child abuse. Parents in Rankin County are outraged by the treatment of their children at Florence First Daycare. They said their toddlers were physically and mentally abused. The day […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

MAGEE, Miss. (WJTV) – Zaxby’s will open another location in Mississippi! Officials with the company announced the chain will open its first restaurant in Magee. The business will be located at 1750 Simpson Highway 49. The new Zaxby’s is owned and operated by Ole Brook Chicken III, LLC and will open for drive-thru and dine-in […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader