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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The proposal to create a Mississippi Capitol Region Utility has died in the Mississippi Legislature after Tuesday’s committee deadline. The bill would have placed the City of Jackson’s water system under the control of a nine-member appointed board. This was the second consecutive year that this bill has been brought up, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

The George County Sheriff's Office arrested a Tennessee woman after she allegedly provided "several fraudulent documents."

RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A former Brandon High School student pled guilty to threatening a teacher, as well as threatening to shoot up the school. Madison and Rankin Counties’ District Attorney Bubba Bramlett announced that ChanceDePaul Smith, 19, of Brandon, pled guilty to retaliation against a public servant and possession of a deadly weapon […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – According to a new report from the University Research Center (URC), 12 of the top 20 projected fastest-growing and highest-paying jobs in Mississippi are in the health care sector. The report is based on projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and covers the 2022-2032 time period and provides data […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Every year, WJTV 12 News celebrates Women’s History Month by honoring Remarkable Women in the state. It’s an initiative to honor local women who inspire, lead and forge the way for other women. The 2024 Remarkable Woman for Mississippi is Paheadra Robinson. Robinson is the principal of the Bratton Consulting Group, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Many people across the country are making plans to see the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. While the best viewing will be to the north and west of Mississippi, the state will still see a partial eclipse when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun. Health officials said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Is this 1957 prank the 'greatest' April Fools' joke ever?

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The parents of a Clarksdale, Mississippi 13-year-old accused of accidentally killing another teenager in a shooting have been charged, the Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office says. Lashaner Marshall, 49, is charged with contributing to the neglect or delinquency of a minor. Gill Marshall Sr., 65, is charged with contributing to the neglect or […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HINDS COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – The Hinds County Board of Supervisors decided to delay a voting precinct merger plan. Supervisor Wanda Evers, District 4, motioned on Monday to rescind the board’s February 5 decision to close and merge several voting precincts. Board members agreed to the pause due to an ongoing investigation into precinct and […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – An effort to implement no-excuse early voting in Mississippi has died in the State Legislature. A House committee opted not to bring the bill up before Tuesday’s deadline. The bill would have implemented early voting up to 15 days before election day. Mississippi is one of three states that offer no […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader