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Ross Bjork leaving Ole Miss after seven years to become Texas A&M AD

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WJTV at C-USA: Southern Miss advances to semifinals

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Mississippi's Most Challenging Holes: No. 16 at Deerfield

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Mississippi's Most Challenging Holes: No. 16 at Deerfield

CANTON, Miss. (WJTV) -- In the latest installment of Mississippi's Most Challenging Holes we head to Deerfield Golf Club for a massive par 5!
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Jackson man convicted of murder and released from prison dedicates his life to helping at-risk youth

It's the second chance that most convicted felons sentenced to life in prison will never see. So when the day came for Terun Moore he knew he couldn't let it go to waste.
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Armed robbery, shots fired at Mini Mart

Shots fired at a Mini Mart on Lake Harbour, Ridgeland police are searching for the suspect
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Digital First Special: Panel discusses solutions to crime in the community

WTJV 12 brings you a webcast panel devoted to finding solutions to crime. Hear from the folks on the front lines, making a difference in our community
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Safety on the water this Memorial Day

Experts give us the top of mind safety tips for swimmers and boater going into the Memorial Day holiday
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10-year-old boy writes inspiring book about mom's death

10 years old and on his way to the 5th grade Keigon Lowery is just like any other kid. Except unlike other kids--Keigon spent the last 12 months writing a book.
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WJTV 12 introduces our 'Brave Kids Reporter'

Here's your chance to be a member of the M-Braves as a 'Brave Kids Reporter'
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Senate sends $19B disaster relief bill to Trump

The Senate has passed a long-overdue $19 billion disaster aid bill to help to a number of states and Puerto Rico recover after a series of hurricanes, floods and wildfires.
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Rollin' with the Mayor

Go rollin' with the Mayor in downtown Jackson to get fit and observe National Bike Month
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Police raids a freelance reporter's home, erupts into 1st Amendment debate

A battle between the press and police is playing out in politically liberal San Francisco after police raided a freelance reporter's home and office seeking to uncover the source of a leaked police report into the unexpected death of the city's former elected public defender.
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Facebook removes 3 billion fake accounts

Facebook removes 3 billion fake accounts
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Unita Blackwell remembered at Tougaloo

Civil rights activist Unita Blackwell died at the age of 86, she was remembered by family, friends and peers at Tougaloo College
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