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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