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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 14-16) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Operation Shoestring Art Gallery Event at Urban Foxes – Jackson – Friday World Snake Day – Jackson – Friday 2023 […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

CLARKSDALE, Miss. (WJTV) – On Friday, State Auditor Shad White announced the former lead cashier for Clarksdale Public Utilities pled guilty to embezzlement. Shoral Bounds was indicted and arrested for embezzlement in June 2022. White said Bounds embezzled customer utility payments and manipulated the computer system to show that her daily collections were less than […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its final transfer to the state for Fiscal Year 2023, bringing the total to $122,375,631.22. Counting the June transfer of $9,155,366.85, the MLC generated $80 million to assist with roads and bridges, plus $42,375,631.22 for the Education Enhancement fund during FY23. The total gross sales […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Entergy Mississippi announced the launch of an annual program designed to help residents stay cool and pay their bills. Entergy’s 22nd annual “Beat the Heat” program provides bill payment assistance, fans and energy efficiency kits and support from local community partners to help hundreds of residential customers.  For Haley Fisackerly, Entergy […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Get ready to play Mississippi Match 5 more often! Beginning September 10, Mississippi Match 5 will become a daily game, joining the Cash 3, Cash 4 and Cash Pop evening drawings. “The popularity of Match 5 has skyrocketed since the record $905,000 jackpot was hit in February,” said Mississippi Lottery President […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

SILVER CITY, Miss. (WJTV) – About a month ago, I did a story about Silver City in the aftermath of the March tornado. The March tornado squatted down right over the town and took most of the homes and reduced them to piles of debris that had to be picked up and hauled away.  Angela […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As record high temperatures return to Mississippi, doctors are encouraging you to remain healthy. In the United States, an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur ever year. Experts in Jackson want you to be aware of heat warnings. “We need to be realistic that it is hotter today than it was […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the Powerball jackpot reaching an estimated $875 million ahead of the Saturday, July 15 drawing, Mississippians are being encouraged to still check their tickets. Leaders with the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) said several tickets for both Powerball and Mega Millions remain unclaimed. Mega Millions outstanding prizes: Powerball outstanding prizes: The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VERONA, Miss. (WJTV) – A Shannon man was sentenced for robbing a bank in Verona. Prosecutors said Antonia Cannon, 57, will spend 63 months in prison for the armed bank robbery of the Renasant Bank in Verona. According to court documents, Cannon entered the bank on December 30, 2022, wearing a hoodie and a mask. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

LOUISVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Neighbors in east Mississippi were impacted by flooding on Thursday, July 13. State leaders reported flooding in Louisville and across Winston County. Gov. Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) said some areas have seen significant damage to homes and businesses. Winston County Sheriff Jason Pugh said law enforcement officers rescued three people from vehicles […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader