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STARKVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Invasive Formosan subterranean termites are expected to swarm soon and threaten unprotected structures in about one-third of Mississippi’s counties. Santos Portugal, Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service urban entomologist, said Formosan termites typically swarm in the millions from early May to early June. They have the ability to infest and significantly […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Severe storms passed through Mississippi Tuesday night and continued through Wednesday. The storms caused extensive damage to Entergy’s facilities across the service area. At peak, Entergy Mississippi officials said 33,600 lost power from the damaging storms. As of 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, there are 25,853 customers without power. Officials said crews are […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – On Thursday, Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) announced federal approval of the second component in his Medicaid reimbursement reform plan. The plan is estimated to generate more than $700 million in additional funds for Mississippi hospitals. The governor first announced the plan in September. “This is another good day for Mississippi’s healthcare system,” said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GULFPORT, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi Aquarium will officially launch a capital campaign to raise the remaining $3 million dollars needed to build a permanent on-campus penguin exhibit. The Penguin House Party is one of a few special events this year supporting the efforts of moving their small colony of endangered African Penguins from their current home at […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The former Jackson police officer accused of killing a man has been arrested and was extradited back to Jackson. Marcus Johnson, 33, arrived at the Jackson Police Department (JPD) Thursday afternoon. Warren County Sheriff Martin Pace said Johnson was cooperative after he was captured by law enforcement in Louisiana. Pace said […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader