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Heavy Downpours, Gusty Winds, Hail Possible Wednesday

The threat of severe weather Wednesday includes the possibility for heavy downpours, gusty winds and hail, the Live Storm Shield 16 weather team says.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:18:30 CST

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Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:20:34 CST

Former Timberlawn PTA President Surrenders To Police

Former Timberlawn PTA President Nicole Johnson, who is accused in the disappearance of $20,000, surrenders to police.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:54 CST

Up To 100 Dogs Taken From Woman's Home

Authorities say Virginia Robinson was hoarding an estimated 75 to 100 dogs on her property in Kemper County.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:34:42 CST

No Arrests Made In Pit Bull Death

An investigation is under way into how a 5-year-old was killed by a pit bull.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:40:14 CST

Supervisors Want Easier Access To Sex-Offender Data

Jackson County is moving the county's link to a national sex-offender database to the front of the county Web site for easier public access.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:06:39 CST

D'Iberville Council Considers Restaurant Tax

The DÂ’Iberville City Council will vote Wednesday to ask the state Legislature for permission to charge a 2-percent tax at city restaurants and bars.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:36:30 CST

The All-Time Greatest NASCAR Feuds

In NASCAR the goal is to win the race, and some drivers are willing to do just about anything to get that checkered flag, including trading paint or punches.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:28:58 CST

2 Die In I-10 Crash

An Alabama couple died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:53 CST

USM Student's Death Still Under Investigation

The death of University of Southern Mississippi student Joshua Lee Stephenson is still under investigation.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:58:15 CST

Bluesman Callicott To Be Honored

Bluesman Joe Callicott will be honored with a Mississippi Blues Trail marker in Nesbit.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:35 CST

Church Leaders Meet For Church Crime Prevention Seminar

Wednesday, church leaders across Jackson will meet again with police to find ways to stop church burglaries.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:37:11 CST

Chevron Says Mississippi Refinery Safe

Chevron Corp. says its refinery in Mississippi is safe and could possibly expand.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:00 CST

3 Charged In Southaven Drug Case

The city of Southaven fired its information technology director after he was arrested for having Oxycontin and Darvocet, with intent to sell.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:37:13 CST

Police Identify Man Killed In Jackson Shooting

Jackson police say Barry Odom, 36, was killed during a shooting near North Hill Square Apartments.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:05:39 CST

Slain Teen's Family Sues City Of Jackson

The family of a 15-year-old girl found dead in 2006 could learn Wednesday if they'll get money for damages from the city of Jackson in her death.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:03:17 CST

Texas Man Wanted In Vicksburg Store Robbery

Vicksburg police were looking for a Texan on charges related to a store robbery and shootout.

Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:58:35 CST

School In Session On Memorial Day For JPS Students

Jackson Public Schools will be in session on Memorial Day to make up for a day that was missed because of snow.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:26:34 CST

Dogs Train In Jackson To Become Police Drug Dogs

Dogs from across the country are in Jackson to receive special training so they can one day become narcotic detection dogs.

Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:39:25 CST