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Police Identify Slain Jackson Teen

Jackson police have released the name of a 17-year-old found shot to death over the weekend.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:18:34 CST

3 Blazes Keep Jackson Firefighters Busy

A Jackson family will have to start from scratch after a fire tore through their home.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:59:31 CST

Fight Brews Over Attorney General Bill

State lawmakers will take another run at a bill to limit how the state attorney general hires outside attorneys.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:33 CST

Love Is In The Air On u local

Do you think you and Valentine are the cutest couple? then show us your cute couples photos and share stories on how you met on u local. Be creative and send us snapshots of pets, kids, and other unusual couples too.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:04:37 CST

Adele Dominates Grammys, Houston Tributes Flow

Adele thanked her doctors "who brought my voice back" as she accepted one of six Grammy awards Sunday night, and she later proved their work was true with a strong vocal performance. ...   

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:14:17 CST

Boil-Water Notice Issued For 75 Jackson Households

A water line break leads to a loss of water pressure and a boil-water notice for about 75 Jackson households.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:32:09 CST

Lawyers Appeal Verdict In Miss. Fraud Lawsuit

Two Mississippi plaintiffs' lawyers, including a former state lawmaker, have appealed a verdict that they committed fraud during an asbestos lawsuit they filed in 2001.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:30:00 CST

Mayor's Election Set For Tuesday In Ripley

Voters in Ripley will elect a new mayor on Tuesday.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:00:00 CST

Vivica A. Fox Reacts To Houston's Death

A longtime friend of singer Whitney Houston is in Jackson when word is received of her death.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:33:53 CST

Man Killed When Car Crashes Into Tree

A 23-year-old Scott County man died when investigators say his car crashed into a pine tree in Rankin County.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:11:06 CST

Fire Closes Clinton Restaurant

There were some frightening moments for employees and customers inside a local Waffle House when smoke filled the restaurant, authorities say.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:00:10 CST

New Program Helps Teen Girls With Weight Issues

Being obese can be a very isolating experience, and losing weight can be difficult for anyone, particularly for a teenager. ...   

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:56:20 CST

Bobbi Kristina Brown Taken To Hospital, Released

As the world was grieving and looking for answers in the death of Whitney Houston, Houston's 18-year-old daughter, Bobbi Kristina, was taken to a Los Angeles hospital, police said. ...   

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:54:37 CST

House Considers School District Consolidation

House members could start to work this week on a bill to merge three school districts into one.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:22:45 CST

Ole Miss Inks New Deal With Nike

The University of Mississippi signs a multi-year and multimillion dollar deal with Nike.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:10:06 CST