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AMITE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A 75-year-old man was airlifted from Mississippi to a Louisiana burn center due to a propane-related explosion in Amite County. Amite County Emergency Management Agency Director Grant McCurley said the incident happened around 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28 on Mt. Pleasant Road near Gloster. McCurley said investigators discovered the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – As the weather in Mississippi continues to cause unprecedented damage, hail still has the potential to wreak havoc in the Jackson metro area. Though nothing in 2023 compares to the infamous hail storm from March 2013, hail sightings over the last few weeks bring back bad memories for many. According to insurance […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – Leaders with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) announced a contraflow drill will take place on Wednesday, June 28. The drill will happen locations along Interstate 59 from mile marker 55 south of Hattiesburg to the Louisiana state line and along Interstate 55 from mile marker 38 at the South Brookhaven […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A Jackson business owner is frustrated after being robbed at gunpoint by the same person twice in one week. Ricky Singh owns a gas station on North State Street. He said on Tuesday, June 20, an armed robber stole all of the money out of the register and stole his blue […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Vicksburg resident was sentenced in connection to the deaths of two women at a Texas A&M University dorm in 2020. Vicksburg Daily News reported Jacques Smith pled guilty in May 2023. He was sentenced to life plus 35 years. According to investigators, Smith killed his ex-girlfriend, 20-year-old Abbaney Matts, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Crews with Entergy Mississippi are working to restore power to customers, who were impacted by severe storms on Sunday, June 25. According to officials, damage assessment crews found more than 12 miles of downed wire and 47 damaged poles. As of 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27, fewer than 3,600 customers […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A popular pizza chain based in New Orleans is looking to establish locations in the Jackson-metro area.  According to the company, pizza chain Fat Boy’s Pizza was recognized as one of nine U.S. Breakout Brands. Fat Boy’s Pizza is eyeing potential locations in Brandon, Canton, Clinton, Madison, Pearl, and Ridgeland. Since […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – A Florida man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Vicente Valerio, 32, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was sentenced on Tuesday, June 27 in U.S. District Court in Gulfport.   According to court records, a DEA Task Force Officer (TFO) conducted a […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Due to the severe storms overnight, trash pickup in the City of Jackson will be delayed on Monday, June 26. City leaders said the strong winds caused a temporary power outage at the Waste Management transfer station. This has prevented the transfer of trash collections. Crews are working to restore power, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader