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FLORENCE, Miss. (WJTV) – A Florence day care is under investigation after multiple claims of child mistreatment. On social media, several parents made claims of child abuse and mistreatment against Florence First Daycare. WJTV 12 News reached out to the day care, and a staff member declined to make a statement per legal advice. According […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Leaders with the Mississippi State Fairgrounds announced the musical and entertainment lineup, as well as new attractions slated for the 164th Mississippi State Fair. Several nationally recognized artists will perform inside the Mississippi Coliseum throughout the upcoming State Fair, which will be held October 5-15, 2023. This year, the Mississippi State […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Hummingbirds are pretty common in Mississippi. This morning, I saw a text from Bill Henson asking me if there are fewer hummingbirds this year. He said lots of people have said they aren’t seeing as many as in the past. Now in a situation like this, I have three sources. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

TUPELO, Miss. (WJTV) – North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) announced layoffs, a reduction in hours and reassignments for employees amidst financial struggles. President and CEO Shane Spees shared in a statement that NMHS have experience $17.6 million in financial losses just this year. As costs continue to rise for Mississippi’s hospitals, one North Mississippi state […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – You may recognize Mississippi’s Alijah-Joye Major. The six-year-old has appeared in commercials with the Jackson Public School District (JPS) and recently competed for the title of Mississippi Elementary America First Grade in Little Rock, Arkansas. She started competing in pageants at just six-months-old. “My favorite part was when my mom held […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI) issued a Silver Alert for 77-year-old Myrtle Bang Waltman, of Perkinston. Waltman is described as five feet five inches tall, weighs 155 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes.  According to MBI, she was last seen wearing dark brown pants on Friday, July 14 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s first Safe Haven Baby Box arrived in Long Beach, according to a report from WXXV 25 in Gulfport.  This is in response to House Bill 1318, which amended Mississippi’s Safe Haven law. Before HB 1318, an emergency medical services provider could only accept a child without a court order if the parent directly […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – The suspect involved in a burglary was killed during an officer-involved shooting in Gulfport. Bailey Martin, press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said the shooting happened around 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 13 on Highway 53 in Gulfport. Harrison County deputies were responding to a call about […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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PEARL, Miss. (WJTV) – This summer, Dunkin’ customers will have a way to support children battling cancer. The company announced the return of the Shine Gold initiative. Starting Wednesday, July 19 until Saturday, August 5, Dunkin’ is inviting its customers to “shine gold” in a joint effort to bolster the mission of the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. The Shine Gold initiative allows guests […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, y...