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RIDGELAND, Miss. (WJTV) – Ridgeland police said a person, who was driving recklessly, ended up on top of another vehicle at the Renaissance at Colony Park. The incident happened on Sunday, July 9 just before 1:00 p.m. in the parking lot near Zea Rotisserie & Bar. Ridgeland Police Chief Brian Myers said the department received […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The JXN Film Festival will return to the capital city later this month. The festival focuses on showcasing independent filmmaking and supplying educational training to those who are interested in all parts of the process. For one week, Jackson will host filmmakers and their content. Festival founder Maximus Wright said the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A bill, which went into effect on July 1, could impact the way kids access e-books and audiobooks in Mississippi. House Bill 1315 restricts certain content in public schools and libraries across the state. Rep. Lee Yancey (R-District 74) authored the bill. He said it’s a way to keep children safe […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Fury 325 remains shut down as the amusement park awaits a new support column to be delivered next week.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – One of Jackson’s buildings is in dire need of repair. The majestic art-deco style Hinds County Courthouse is a beacon of pride for the City of Jackson and for the citizens of Hinds County. Recently washing and freshly landscaped, the Mississippi landmark is gleaming on the outside, but looks can be […]. 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 7-9) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Food Truck Friday in the Park – Jackson – Friday Jubilee Picnic – Jackson – Friday Fun Friday: Permian Plants – […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Capitol police arrested a man on drug charges after his vehicle crash into a patrol car. The incident happened early Friday morning on Hanging Moss Road and Forest Avenue in Jackson. Bailey Martin, the press secretary for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS), said an officer attempted to stop a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Do you want to save some money on back-to-school shopping? Mississippi’s Sales Tax Holiday is set for later this month. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when sales taxes are not collected or paid on purchases of specific products and/or services. The Mississippi Sales Tax Holiday passed in the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Jones County deputies found something surprising inside a bathtub after responding to a domestic disturbance incident. On Friday, July 7, deputies and narcotics agents responded to the incident on Township Road. Investigators said the man involved in the disturbance fled before deputies arrived. During their investigation, deputies discovered a small […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Mississippi announced a Camden man was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to commit bank fraud. According to court documents and statements, Arthur Jerome Eldridge, Jr., 25, conspired with others to print counterfeit U.S. Treasury Checks, deposit them at area […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader