Nearly half of Americans live with high blood pressure. High blood pressure, or hypertension, contributed to nearly 700,000 deaths in 2021 and is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Stacker used data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to examine the counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
FLOWOOD, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) made a stop in Mississippi on Thursday, April 25. Johnson spoke at Jackson Preparatory School during an event hosted by the National Apostolic Christian Leadership Conference (NACLC). While reporters were unable to ask Johnson questions, some students at Jackson Prep were given the […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (April 26-28) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: The Magic Flute – Jackson – Friday Candlelight – Jackson – Friday Fleet Feet Coffee Run – Ridgeland – Friday Live at […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
CHOCTAW COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – Cicadas are now emerging in Mississippi! According to the Mississippi State University (MSU) Extension Service, Choctaw County saw its first documented cicada for 2024 this week. In the South, Mississippi has three broods of 13-year cicadas, each of which occurs in its own geographic area and emerges on its own […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WHLT) – Lamar County deputies said middle and high school students have exhibiting overdose symptoms after using certain types of vape cartridges. Investigators said in the last two weeks, they have seen the following types of vape cartridges in Lamar County and surrounding counties. “We have not found any of them with […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader