Top Jackson Area Local News Stories
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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 Nicole Johnson, who is accused in the disappearance of $20,000, surrenders to police.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:30:54 CST
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
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
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
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
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
An Alabama couple died in a four-vehicle crash on Interstate 10.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:20:53 CST
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 Joe Callicott will be honored with a Mississippi Blues Trail marker in Nesbit.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:50:35 CST
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 Corp. says its refinery in Mississippi is safe and could possibly expand.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:48:00 CST
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
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
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
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
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 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
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