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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Two stolen trailers and agricultural equipment were recovered in Mississippi. According to officials, the Jackson Police Department (JPD) took a report of three stolen trailers from a business on May 13, 2023. The Mississippi Agriculture and Livestock Theft Bureau (MALTB), already investigating several cases in Hinds County involving stolen farm equipment […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – The main principle for at the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Center for Community Engagement (CCE) is to help students reach their full potential as active citizen leaders. Leaders with USM said the center coordinates community engagement experiences to address university and community needs, effect positive social change, and cultivate leaders […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With less than three weeks to go before the 2023 primary elections, one issue on many voter’s minds is healthcare. Between financially struggling hospitals, nationally low rankings in OBGYN car and overall healthcare access, healthcare has quickly become the headlining issue for voters. If re-elected, Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann wants to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Suzan Thames was one of the supports of the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders at Children’s of Mississippi when it was a dream. She is still showing her support for the center by making a $1 million donation toward its renovation. “This is in honor of Dr. Jeanette Pullen,” Thames […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Tuesday, the campaign for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Brandon Presley released his second television ad in the governor’s race. The ad, “Buzzsaw,” shows Presley highlighting his support for cutting car tag fees in half by cutting a car in half with a reciprocating saw. “Mississippians are ready for a leader like Brandon Presley who […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

While significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, unemployment rates remain a subject of concern, though experts’ views on a potential recession are mixed. The last economic recession—the Great Recession of 2007-2009—sent rates up to 10% as of October 2009. It was not until the spring of 2019 that […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Oil is reaching its highest price since the summer began, driving the cost of gas up several cents per gallon in some parts of the country this week. A gallon of regular gas was $3.57 on average, July 17, according to AAA. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Hattiesburg, MS metro area using data […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

NEWTON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Newton County deputies announced 71 dogs have been rescued. On July 10, deputies received a call on Pine Bluff Road about an animal neglect case. When deputies arrived, they found multiple dogs abandoned in cages, tied to trees or running loose. Investigators said numerous amounts of deceased dogs were found […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – APEX Ammunition LLC, a Mississippi-based company, will invest $4.45 million to expand into a larger facility in Columbus. APEX Ammunition sells premium shotgun ammunition for online retail and on-site sales. The remodeling will start this summer, and on-site operations will begin in late 2023. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) is assisting with […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced there will be temporary lane closures in Forrest County. There will be alternating lane closures on I-59 southbound at U.S. 49. The closures will take place Monday, July 17 and Tuesday, July 18 each night from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader