JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The House District 72 Democratic primary is a crowded race this year with four candidates running for the vacant seat. Between the three candidates WJTV 12 News spoke to, all of them are planning on being community-oriented. Each have distinct plans to keep North Jackson and Ridgeland economically attractive. Justis Gibbs, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Six former Jackson police officers will return to the department. Officials said 11 former officers are in the hiring process, six are on deck and 13 are in the next recruiting class, which starts on August 27, 2023. "You don't necessarily lose your tenure or your experience. And that is taken into [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - On June 6, a 37-year-old woman was attacked by pit bulls on Clairmont Street in Jackson. On Thursday, her mother went before the Jackson City Council. She said her daughter has a long road to recovery. “She has had four surgeries. The dog attacked her. All of this is gone, the [.]
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba appeared in federal court on Wednesday to clear up statements he made at a June 14 news conference regarding the safety of the capital city’s drinking water. During the news conference, the mayor announced water filters would be made available for pregnant women and children under […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba appeared in federal court on Wednesday to clear up statements he made at a June 14 news conference regarding the safety of the capital city's drinking water. During the news conference, the mayor announced water filters would be made available for pregnant women and children under [.]