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VICKSBURG, Miss (WJTV) - A Vicksburg man has been convicted of attempted statutory rape of a child of 14. Vicksburg Daily News reported Warren County jurors convicted James Earl Cole on Thursday, November 16. Prosecutors said Cole attempted to sexually assault a 13-year-old girl in 2020. Cole is being held at the Warren County Jail [...]

CLINTON, Miss. (WJTV) - A Clinton home was damaged in an early morning house fire. The fire happened at a home on Tanglewood Drive around 4:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17. Clinton officials said there were no fatalities, and an investigation is still ongoing into what caused the fire. City leaders encouraged homeowners to check [...]

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CLAIBORNE COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Claiborne County deputies are searching for a suspect after a woman was injured when shots were fired into her home. On November 14, authorities responded to the shooting near U.S. 61 after 11:30 p.m. Investigators said multiple shots were fired into the victim's home. The victim was shot once. Deputies [...]

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 (November 17-19) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi: Food Truck Friday - Jackson - Friday Holiday Stroll at Highland Village - Jackson - Friday Belhaven Block Party - [...]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Buddy, the dog who was badly burned after being set on fire by a 12-year-old, visited those who started a case against the child. Buddy met with the Tate County Investigators and volunteers on Friday. He received a special Tate County Deputy badge from Sheriff Brad Lance, along with a lot of [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Rev. Al Sharpton will deliver the eulogy for Dexter Wade during his funeral on Monday, November 20. Wade's funeral will be held at New Horizon Church International in Jackson at 11:00 a.m. CT. On November 16, civil rights attorney Ben Crump released the initial findings of Wade‘s independent autopsy. Officials said the [...]

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - JXN Water announced new water rates and fees for 2024, which establishes new usage tiers for residential and commercial customers in Jackson. The proposed rates will be shared with the Jackson City Council this month for approval, according to JXN Water officials. If approved, the rates will be effective beginning January [...]

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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) lifted the partial statewide burn ban, effective November 16, 2023. Leaders with the Mississippi Forestry Commission said the recent rain in parts of the state has decreased the risk of wildfires. The partial statewide burn ban was put into place due to the severe drought this year. [...]