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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) Mississippi is violating its own constitution with a law that would put public money intoinfrastructure grants for private schools, attorneys for a public education advocacy group argued Tuesday to the state Supreme Court. But one attorney representing the state and one representing private schools argued that public schools were not harmed []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) For the next month, cities in the Jackson metro area will participate in a statewide food drive. The cities participating in the Extra Tables 2024 March of the Mayors Food Drive include Byram, Canton, Jackson, Madison, Pearl, Raymond, Ridgeland and Gluckstadt. Each city will collect the following food items: Donations will []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) In honor of Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, the Jackson Fire Department (JFD) hosted an esophageal pre-cancer screening event on Thursday. Deputy Fire Chief Cleotha Sanders sand firefighters are exposed to harmful toxins everyday when they extinguish fires. Organizers said firefighters are at a significantly higher risk of developing cancer, including a []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

RAYMOND, Miss. (WJTV) Officials with Durham School Services announced the Hinds County School District has been named a recipient of the 2023 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Clean School Bus Grant Program Round Two Award. The grants will allow Durham School Services to add new electric school buses to their growing fleet of zero-emission []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Due to wartime rationing during World War II, the production of Girl Scout cookies was halted for the 1944 and 1955 season. But instead of halting their fundraising activities altogether, the Scouts pivoted and began selling non-food items.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) Incarcerated people may not always have the resources to buy books, but a local nonprofit organization is making it possible to share the love of reading. Big House Books receives requests in every genre, from science fiction to learning tools. Its been around the Jackson area for a little over 10 []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

GLUCKSTADT, Miss. (WJTV) Gluckstadt recently completed its baby box fundraiser for its new police department. The fundraiser was led by Mississippi State RepresentativeJill Ford(R-Miss.), Gluckstadt MayorWalter MorrisonandSafe Haven Baby Boxes. The $25,000 fundraising goal was met Wednesday morning, according to the city ofGluckstadt. Ford explained to WJTV 12 News that the fundraising goal was []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV)Officials with the Salvation Army said increasing living costs have resulted in a surge of requests for assistance from the organization. The Salvation Army isseeking assistance from the community to help meet the increased need.Officials are inviting the community to donate at a local red kettle or online at JacksonKettle.org. Holiday donations fuel []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) volleyball team took part in a toy drive that will benefit needy children throughout the Hattiesburg area. On Tuesday, December 5, team members donated the collection to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program with assistance from the Universitys Center for Military Veterans, Service []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) Oral arguments will be heard in Mississippis State Supreme Court in an appeal that challenges the constitutionality of private schools receiving public funds. The case stems from 2022 when the Mississippi Legislature provided $10 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for private schools in the state. The Jackson-based []. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader

Unlikepublic schools, formal homeschooling programs or traditional private schools, nearly 9,000 private schools in Louisiana dont need state approval to grant degrees.. Local Mississippi Breaking News Story from CBS 12 New WJTV, your Jackson, MS news leader