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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) said his office and county Circuit Clerks have received calls regarding mailers distributed by the private entity The Voter Participation Center. According to a review, the mailers provide that someone at the address may not be registered to vote and encourages completion and submission […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – George County deputies arrested a Hattiesburg man, who was wanted by the U.S. Marshals Service in Mobile, Alabama. Investigators said they responded to a domestic complaint at a home on Friday, March 22 in the 100 block of Parker Road. During the investigation, deputies arrested Franklin Mosley, Jr., 50. Investigators […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the 2024 Mississippi Parent of the Year is Jessica Banahan McNeel, a mother of three with two students in the Pascagoula-Gautier School District (PGSD). McNeel was nominated by the school district and is described as a humble, dedicated advocate of public education in the district […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Senate passed their version of Medicaid expansion on Thursday, March 28. The bill passed 36-16. The Senate version differs greatly from the House bill that passed earlier this Legislative session. The Senate bill would cover those aged 19 to 64 making up to 100% of the federal poverty level compared to […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – All of Mississippi’s counties have been designated as USDA disaster areas due to the drought in 2023. USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack made the designation to help the counties. The designation makes Mississippi farmers eligible for consideration for Farm Service Agency Loan Assistance. “This emergency loan would be something that a rock […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery is running full throttle in the 2024 NASCAR Powerball Playoff to hopefully crown another Mississippi as the $1 million champion! Last year’s inaugural event awarded Mississippi’s Stephanie Walker the $1 million winner of the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race. In the 2024 promotion, the Mississippi Lottery is […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Malcolm Butler, a former NFL player and a Vicksburg native, was arrested in Rhode Island earlier this month for drunk driving. According to CBS News, Butler was arrested in North Providence on Saturday, March 16 after an officer spotted a white Mercedes Benz stopped and blocking traffic around 3:00 a.m. The […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JONES COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Three minors were injured after a crash in Jones County. The incident happened just before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26 on Interstate 59 near mile-marker 80. Officials with the Jones County Fire Council said two patients left the scene in a private vehicle and were taken to a local […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson (R-Miss.) and the Securities Division of his office issued a Summary Cease and Desist Order against BlackRock, Inc. The multinational investment company was also issued a Notice of Intent to Impose Administrative Penalty. Watson said the Securities Division seeks to stop BlackRock’s alleged fraudulent actions […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee passed their version of Medicaid expansion on Wednesday. The Senate version differs greatly from the House bill that passed earlier this Legislative session. The Senate plan would cover those aged 19 to 64 making up to 100% of the federal poverty level compared to the House […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader