Shannon Moore is a biology and chemistry teacher at Pelahatchie High School. Moore tells us she got the calling at an early age. "Most highly effective teachers don't teach for the money. And, I'veMore>>
JACKSON - James Hutto had another outburst in court Wednesday afternoon. He's on trial for kidnapping and killing Ethel Simpson, 81, in September 2010. More>>
With its single-story design and cinder-block walls, Plaza Towers Elementary School may have seemed sturdy when it was built a couple of generations ago. But a powerful tornado revealed the building'sMore>>
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker says Kimberly Readus, 41, was arrested last night after loud, disorderly conduct at the vote count in Canton. Readus was yelling and cursing at the vote counters duringMore>>
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran today said that even with the fiscal difficulties facing the federal government, the Congress must meet its responsibility to provide the resources needed to train, equip andMore>>
The attorney for St. Dominic Health Systems says the hospital dropped its legal challenge over a Madison County clinic because chances were a certificate of need to operate the facility had expired.More>>
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) has joined an effort to prevent the federal government from committing excessive taxpayer money to expand state Medicaid programs by co-sponsoring the "PreventingMore>>
The University of Southern Mississippi has stopped its own tornado relief fundraising campaigns in deference to storm victims in Oklahoma. The USM Foundation launched the tornado campaign following theMore>>
Entergy is already reporting that there are already power outages in the Jackson Metro area. County NameCustomers Affected BOLIVAR (MS) 263 COAHOMA (MS) 2 DESOTOMore>>
Former Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba is recognized as the projected winner of the primary runoff election, according to polling results.Lumumba beat political newcomer and businessman, Jonathan Lee,More>>
Authorities say a Mississippi man has been charged with animal cruelty and surrendered 104 dogs, but the man denies mistreating the animals. The Humane Society of the United States and the Humane SocietyMore>>
An attorney says a settlement has been reached in a federal lawsuit that alleged the former pastor of a Jackson megachurch of sexually harassing an employee. Jamila Slaughter sued Word of Faith InternationalMore>>
On Monday May 20, 2013, 6:56 pm., two male individuals came into T-Mobile at 4924 I-55 North and robbed them at gun point. They had the employees to lay face down in the back of the store as they duckMore>>
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is asking residents to prepare for severe weather forecast to move through the state late Tuesday into Wednesday. The National Weather Service says that someMore>>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:54 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:54:11 GMT
The head of Southern Co. says no one is happy with cost overruns at a Mississippi power plant, but he defends the project as a long-term investment. Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning on Wednesday called
The head of Southern Co. says no one is happy with cost overruns at a Mississippi power plant, but he defends the project as a long-term investment. Southern Co. CEO Tom Fanning on Wednesday called
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:45:11 GMT
The ACLU of Mississippi filed a lawsuit in Federal Court on behalf of Diamondhead, MS residents who allege that the Diamondhead Property Owners Association (POA) covenants, rules and regulations prohibiting
The ACLU of Mississippi filed a lawsuit in Federal Court on behalf of Diamondhead, MS residents who allege that the Diamondhead Property Owners Association (POA) covenants, rules and regulations prohibiting
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:33:33 GMT
Genesis Energy plans to more than double its railcar capacity at its terminal in the Natchez-Adams County Port. The Natchez Democrat reports the expansion will create approximately 20 new jobs, including
Genesis Energy plans to more than double its railcar capacity at its terminal in the Natchez-Adams County Port. The Natchez Democrat reports the expansion will create approximately 20 new jobs, including
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:10:20 GMT
For the first time in 11 years!! The United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour winged sprint cars are set to invade the legendary Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi as headliners of the "USCS
For the first time in 11 years!! The United Sprint Car Series Outlaw Thunder Tour winged sprint cars are set to invade the legendary Jackson Motor Speedway in Byram, Mississippi as headliners of the "USCS
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:00:05 GMT
Thousands of people across North Texas andOklahoma are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and other basic necessities aftertheir communities were devastated by deadly tornadoes over the past several
Thousands of people across North Texas andOklahoma are in desperate need of food, water, shelter and other basic necessities aftertheir communities were devastated by deadly tornadoes over the past several
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:54 AM EDT2013-05-22 14:54:04 GMT
Over the past 10 years, Eastside Elementary has raised more than $65,000 for the American Heart Association. "Year after year, Eastside raises the bar in so many areas, especially in the Jump Rope for
Over the past 10 years, Eastside Elementary has raised more than $65,000 for the American Heart Association. "Year after year, Eastside raises the bar in so many areas, especially in the Jump Rope for
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:44:57 GMT
What are you eating during your pregnancy? It could have a direct affect on your child's IQ, according to researchers.British researchers followed more than 14,000 expectant moms and found that most moms
What are you eating during your pregnancy? It could have a direct affect on your child's IQ, according to researchers.British researchers followed more than 14,000 expectant moms and found that most moms
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 15:02:43 GMT
New Directions for Over 55 was established in 1988 by St. Dominic Health Services Inc. as a way to provide ongoing opportunities for a growing mature adult population in an effort to touch lives in meaningful
New Directions for Over 55 was established in 1988 by St. Dominic Health Services Inc. as a way to provide ongoing opportunities for a growing mature adult population in an effort to touch lives in meaningful
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:01:28 GMT
If a person crumpled to the ground near you, would you know what to do? If you had to save the life of a loved one, would you know how? On May 22, American Medical Response (AMR) operations across the
If a person crumpled to the ground near you, would you know what to do? If you had to save the life of a loved one, would you know how? On May 22, American Medical Response (AMR) operations across the
Monday, May 20 2013 7:01 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:01:34 GMT
The purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe easier.Researchers from Columbia University found the spicy root can enhance the airway-relaxing effects of most asthma medications.
The purified components of ginger may help asthma patients breathe easier.Researchers from Columbia University found the spicy root can enhance the airway-relaxing effects of most asthma medications.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:59:54 GMT
Boys diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be monitored for long-term risk of obesity, according to new research in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers at New York University
Boys diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be monitored for long-term risk of obesity, according to new research in the journal Pediatrics. Researchers at New York University
Monday, May 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:49:47 GMT
Wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask at night could help people who are pre-diabetic, according to studies.Researchers have determined that the mask keeps the airway open and prevents
Wearing a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask at night could help people who are pre-diabetic, according to studies.Researchers have determined that the mask keeps the airway open and prevents
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:25 GMT
On Monday May 20, 2013, 6:56 pm., two male individuals came into T-Mobile at 4924 I-55 North and robbed them at gun point. They had the employees to lay face down in the back of the store as they duck
On Monday May 20, 2013, 6:56 pm., two male individuals came into T-Mobile at 4924 I-55 North and robbed them at gun point. They had the employees to lay face down in the back of the store as they duck
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:00 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:00:20 GMT
Shannon Moore is a biology and chemistry teacher at Pelahatchie High School. Moore tells us she got the calling at an early age. "Most highly effective teachers don't teach for the money. And, I've
Shannon Moore is a biology and chemistry teacher at Pelahatchie High School. Moore tells us she got the calling at an early age. "Most highly effective teachers don't teach for the money. And, I've
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:56:59 GMT
Former Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba is recognized as the projected winner of the primary runoff election, according to polling results.Lumumba beat political newcomer and businessman, Jonathan Lee,
Former Ward 2 Councilman Chokwe Lumumba is recognized as the projected winner of the primary runoff election, according to polling results.Lumumba beat political newcomer and businessman, Jonathan Lee,
Hinds Supervisor Claims She Was Asked to Swing Her Vote
Tuesday, May 21 2013 9:49 AM EDT2013-05-21 13:49:06 GMT
Just minutes after the Hinds County Board of Supervisors meeting on Monday, Supervisor Peggy Calhoun told News Channel 12's Beth Alexander she was asked to swing her vote. She claims that she was approached
Supervisor Peggy Calhoun told News Channel 12's Beth Alexander she was asked to swing her vote in return for a favor.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:17:54 GMT
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker says Kimberly Readus, 41, was arrested last night after loud, disorderly conduct at the vote count in Canton. Readus was yelling and cursing at the vote counters during
Madison County Sheriff Randy Tucker says Kimberly Readus, 41, was arrested last night after loud, disorderly conduct at the vote count in Canton. Readus was yelling and cursing at the vote counters during
MISSISSIPPI – News Channel 12 puts paychecks in perspective. Teacher or fire fighter? Governor or football coach? Who brings home the bigger paycheck? And are our tax dollars being spent wisely?
CLINTON - The Belhaven Lady Blazers pushed top-seed Reinhardt (GA) to the limit. But despite forcing a decisive winner take all elimination game with a 4-2 victory early Wednesday afternoon, the Lady Eagles advanced.
CLINTON - The Belhaven Lady Blazers pushed top-seed Reinhardt (GA) to the limit. But despite forcing a decisive winner take all elimination game with a 4-2 victory early Wednesday afternoon, they were unable to keep the Lady Eagles from advancing. Reinhardt won the second contest of the day 2-1 ending Belhaven's season.
Camp Shelby's annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony scheduled Thursday will include a special ceremony for the family of Sgt. Robert S. "Shane" Pugh, who was killed in Iraq in 2005.
Camp Shelby's annual Laying of the Wreaths Ceremony scheduled Thursday will include a special ceremony for the family of Sgt. Robert S. "Shane" Pugh, who was killed in Iraq in 2005.
The FBI has arrested a suspect in a case involving the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin and says investigators are working "around the clock" to address any remaining risks.
The FBI has arrested a suspect in a case involving the discovery of a pair of letters containing the deadly poison ricin and says investigators are working "around the clock" to address any remaining risks.
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans...
Democratic Gov. John Hickenlooper's decision to block the execution of convicted killer Nathan Dunlap for as long as he is governor infuriated victims' relatives and drew quick criticism from Republicans ahead of the...
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time...
Jurors in Jodi Arias' murder trial resume deliberations Thursday after they were unable to reach a unanimous verdict on whether she should be sentenced to life in prison or death for killing her one-time boyfriend,...
Contraception coverage by for-profit companies faces a prominent test in Denver.
In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage...
Two hundred American former prisoners of war who were taken captive during the Vietnam War are arriving in Southern California to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their release.
U.S. Navy Lt. Mike McGrath was just 27 years old, with a wife and two toddler sons in the U.S., when he was shot down and taken prisoner on his 179th bombing mission during the Vietnam War.
Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was "everywhere at once" when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed "The Wall" because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the...
Nine-year-old Sydney Angle was "everywhere at once" when she was out on the softball field. Kyle Davis, 8, was nicknamed "The Wall" because of his size and presence on the soccer field. JaNae Hornsby, also 9, was the life of...
