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VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – Ships and barges on the Mississippi River near Vicksburg have run aground because of the low water level due to the extreme drought conditions. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are using their Dredge Jadwin ship to push out massive sandbars in the Mississippi River. The ship had been carving out […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Bettersten Wade asked for local authorities to look for her missing son, only to learn that they killed and buried him without her knowledge.

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) are reminding drivers of the importance of slowing down and watching out for pedestrians. “Pedestrian related crashes are on the rise, both in our state and nationwide. Pedestrians are vulnerable. It’s crucial for drivers to stay vigilant behind the wheel,” said MDOT Executive […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – An Alabama man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for possession of child pornography, followed by 20 years of supervised release. According to court documents, Walton Stephen Vaughan, 67, was found to be in possession of hundreds of visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct. A search […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A new report shows that Mississippi ranks fourth among the worst states for healthcare. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states across 24 metrics to uncover the worst states for healthcare. According to the report, Mississippi ranked worst in the nation for several outcome-related metrics, including infant mortality rate, stroke mortality rate, influenza […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader