LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Emergency management officials in the Pine Belt are warning neighbors to be prepared for severe weather on Wednesday, April 10. James Smith, director of Lamar County Emergency Management, expects flooding in areas near creeks and rivers due to heavy rain. Before the storm, neighbors are encouraged to pack an emergency […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
It might not be the most perfect solar eclipse viewing in Mississippi on Monday, but it’s still a fun thing to witness. If you’re planning to view the eclipse, you should do so safely. We talked to officials at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science about how you can safely look at the partial solar […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
For a few special minutes Monday, a total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. If you weren't in the path of totality – or if it was too cloudy during the big event – there are more opportunities to see eclipses in the coming years. However, you'll need to either travel far or wait.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – A driver died after a crash in Oxford this weekend. The crash happened just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 on Highway 6 eastbound at the Chucky Mullins Drive bridge. Oxford police said they found a 1997 Ford F-150 upside down at the location. The unidentified driver was pronounced deceased […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
RALEIGH, Miss. (WJTV) – The annual Magnolia Beef & Poultry Expo will take place Thursday, April 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Charles Waldrup Ag Complex in Raleigh. Beef and poultry producers from across the state will have the opportunity to attend educational seminars and browse the trade show. The trade show, featuring a variety […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader