JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With the Mississippi Primary Election just days away, candidates are putting the finishing touches on their bids for statewide office. Two of those Democratic candidates are vying for the Senate District 29 seat. The race places a well known face in the community against an experienced legislator. For Dr. Dwayne Pickett, […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Mississippi’s educators are rejoicing after tremendous gains in reading and math scores among fourth and eighth graders. The National Assessment of Educational Progress found Mississippi in the top 10 rankings in reading and math. Among 2019 scores in fourth grade reading and math, Mississippi ranks number two and three. These gains […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
A group of educators calling themselves the Public School Caucus is reminding state lawmakers of the importance of fully funding education in Mississippi.
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – A bill that would fully fund Mississippi’s public schools was kept alive in the House on Thursday. House Bill 1369 was sent to conference, keeping the bill that passed unanimously in the Senate alive for the time being. This came as a shock to many when the Senate amended the bill […]. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader
It’s now been 28 days since Jackson’s boil water alert was issued on July 29, 2022. There is no end in sight. This has been one of the most colossal municipal government failures in the history of our country.