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MADISON COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A grass fire caused all lanes of Interstate 55 South in Madison County to close on Friday, November 3. Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said the fire happened on I-55 South before the MS 463 exit. The fire stretches from the 109 mile-marker to the 107 mile-marker […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Vicksburg police arrested a man after a stabbing at the Days Inn motel on Warrenton Road. The stabbing happened just before 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27. Police said the victim, a 33-year-old man, had been slashed in the face with sharp object. He was taken to Merit Health River Region […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi School for the Blind (MSB) in Jackson is implementing a new tool in its music program called “Dancing Dots” founded by Bill McCann to help visually impaired students. Torrence Peterson, now a senior, credits the school for creating an inclusive and welcoming environment. He plays guitar for the band. […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery is introducing its first scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million, the largest offered on a scratch-off game in Mississippi to date. The $20 scratch-off game, which features President Jackson, will launch in retailers Tuesday, November 7, along with two other games. “The $20 games are […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi has received more than 28,000 absentee ballots ahead of the 2023 General Election. As of Monday, October 30, the Statewide Election Management System (SEMS) reported a total of 35,946 absentee ballots requested, 35,267 absentee ballots sent, and 28,379 absentee ballots received for the 2023 General Election. Additional Reminders. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader