Friday, May 17 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:47:43 GMT
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing continues to grow. The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the game for 45 lotteries including Louisiana's, said Friday the jackpot climbs to
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing continues to grow. The Multi-State Lottery Association, which operates the game for 45 lotteries including Louisiana's, said Friday the jackpot climbs to
Chairman Roy Nicholson says the party applied for tax exempt status in 2009, but after what the IRS put them through, the party withdrew its application. Nicholson says IRS officials sent them lettersMore>>
The Mississippi Supreme Court has granted a motion from St. Dominic Health Systems to dismiss its appeal of a judge's order that it did not have a binding contract to buy an outpatient surgery clinic inMore>>
Across Mississippi, the highway system is dotted with signs honoring athletes, civil rights figures, military heroes and law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty. More will come this year.More>>
President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Jackson attorney Debra M. Brown to be a U.S. District judge for northern Mississippi. If confirmed, Brown would be the first African-American woman to serveMore>>
Mississippi's unemployment rate dipped in April, but mainly because fewer people were looking for work. However, a separate survey of employer payrolls continued to rise, suggesting Mississippi's slowMore>>
JPS Early Registration is underway until Thursday, June 13, 2013. After June 13, registration will resume July 9, 2013. To register, parents should visit the Office of Pupil Placement located at JPS CentralMore>>
A study paid for by the United Auto Workers finds state and local governments may provide Nissan Motor Co.'s Mississippi plant with nearly $850 million in tax breaks over 30 years, plus $400 million inMore>>
On May 16, 2013, The Jackson Police Department's Vice and Narcotic Division went to 131 N. Alabama Street in regards to citizens complaining of heavy foot traffic and illegal narcotic sales. After furtherMore>>
Lee is running a commercial that shows Lumumba saying what some believe are many controversial things. It's creating quite a buzz in the community.More>>
JACKSON - June 12th will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Civil Rights' Leader Medgar Evers. On Thursday, a wreath laying ceremony was held in front of his west Jackson home.More>>
The following apps can help stop texting and driving; some are free, but some must be paid for. Cellcontrol: Uses a small, easy to install device inside the car to detect movement and stop the use ofMore>>
Clinton Police have arrested Raejonn Higginbottom, 18, in connection with a bomb threat made to Clinton High School. The suspect has been charged with felony False Report of Placement of Explosives andMore>>
Venezuelans scrambled to stock up on toilet paper Thursday as fears of a bathroom emergency spread despite the socialist government's promise to import 50 million rolls.More>>
Newly released documents say the man suspected of sending poison-laced letters to President Barack Obama and others appeared to try to evade authorities just days before his arrest. James Everett DutschkeMore>>
Madison and Rankin Counties' District Attorney Michael Guest announced today that Brian Harris Porch received a 30-year sentence after he entered a plea of guilty to two counts of Gratification of Lust.More>>
Pontotoc County Sheriff Leo Mask says a manhunt is underway for a 32-year-old prisoner who left a work detail that was picking up trash. Mask tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal authoritiesMore>>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:29:03 GMT
A federal judge has set a July 15 sentencing for a former Mississippi state trooper who pleaded guilty to stomping a woman in the Lee County Jail more than five years ago. Christopher Gary Hughes admitted
A federal judge has set a July 15 sentencing for a former Mississippi state trooper who pleaded guilty to stomping a woman in the Lee County Jail more than five years ago. Christopher Gary Hughes admitted
Friday, May 17 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:47:38 GMT
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
Friday, May 17 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:35:17 GMT
The Vicksburg Bridge Commission and the Kansas City Southern Railway have been at odds for eight years on what the railroad will pay to run trains across the Mississippi River on the old U.S. Highway 80
The Vicksburg Bridge Commission and the Kansas City Southern Railway have been at odds for eight years on what the railroad will pay to run trains across the Mississippi River on the old U.S. Highway 80
Friday, May 17 2013 12:31 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:31:29 GMT
A 27-year-old former Pontotoc church youth minister faces four counts of sexual contacts with a minor female. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Jaysen Hogue was arrested Tuesday and posted
A 27-year-old former Pontotoc church youth minister faces four counts of sexual contacts with a minor female. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports Jaysen Hogue was arrested Tuesday and posted
Friday, May 17 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:24:59 GMT
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss. Bill Skinner, CEO of VT Halter Marine, says in a news release that the dry dock is part of an
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss. Bill Skinner, CEO of VT Halter Marine, says in a news release that the dry dock is part of an
Friday, May 17 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:19:54 GMT
Head Start records, some of which contained personal information, have been stolen from the Jackson County Civic Action Committee Inc.'s office in Moss Point. Head Start spokeswoman Hannah Donegan says
Head Start records, some of which contained personal information, have been stolen from the Jackson County Civic Action Committee Inc.'s office in Moss Point. Head Start spokeswoman Hannah Donegan says
Friday, May 17 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:22:56 GMT
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) says eating bugs may combat global hunger.Insects are already a part of people's diets in certain reigns of the world.The FAO says if more people start munching
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:46:11 GMT
And drinking sugar sweetened beverages could increase your risk of kidney stones. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital looked at data on nearly 200-thousand people and found people who had one or
And drinking sugar sweetened beverages could increase your risk of kidney stones. Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital looked at data on nearly 200-thousand people and found people who had one or
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:44:19 GMT
A new study shows a cancer diagnosis can take a serious financial toll on patients. The research published in the journal Health Affairs finds people with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more
A new study shows a cancer diagnosis can take a serious financial toll on patients. The research published in the journal Health Affairs finds people with cancer are more than two-and-a-half times more
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:56:04 GMT
Japanese researchers analyzed blood from volunteers and found that women's immune systems may age more slowly than men's.The researchers found women hold on to more disease-fighting cells as they get older.This
Japanese researchers analyzed blood from volunteers and found that women's immune systems may age more slowly than men's.The researchers found women hold on to more disease-fighting cells as they get older.This
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:25:24 GMT
A new study at Tuft University found the average meal at individual and small chain restaurants contains 2 to 3 times the number of calories an adult should eat at a single sitting.The study suggests all
A new study at Tuft University found the average meal at individual and small chain restaurants contains 2 to 3 times the number of calories an adult should eat at a single sitting.The study suggests all
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:22:29 GMT
New research suggests that visitors choose hotels that ban smoking altogether to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, rather than the hotels with designated non-smoking rooms.Air levels of tobacco smoke pollution
New research suggests that visitors choose hotels that ban smoking altogether to avoid exposure to tobacco smoke, rather than the hotels with designated non-smoking rooms.Air levels of tobacco smoke pollution
Friday, May 17 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:25:37 GMT
The run-off race for Jackson mayor is just days away, and both candidates are looking for any edge they can find to win votes. Friday, the contenders in the Democratic primary run-off announced
JACKSON - The run-off race for Jackson mayor is just days away, and both candidates are looking for any edge they can find to win votes.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:18:48 GMT
Nyla Myers thought she was getting an award for being student of the month of her kindergarten class. But, the real surprise was her father coming home a month early from serving overseas. "It means
FLORENCE – An airman surprises his daughter at school after being deployed overseas for six months.
Friday, May 17 2013 2:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 18:47:38 GMT
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
A former Mississippi police chief already charged with demanding money or property in exchange for dropping criminal charges against people has been indicted on nine new counts. Former Mendenhall Police
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:53:15 GMT
In honor of Symbols of Faith, Home, and Beyond: The Art of Theora Hamblett, and in celebration of the hometown of Theora Hamblett, the Mississippi Museum of Art (the Museum) invites all current and former
In honor of Symbols of Faith, Home, and Beyond: The Art of Theora Hamblett, and in celebration of the hometown of Theora Hamblett, the Mississippi Museum of Art (the Museum) invites all current and former
After failing to attract a temporary leader for Mississippi Valley State University, the College Board has decided to look for permanent president for the Itta Bena school.
After failing to attract a temporary leader for Mississippi Valley State University, the College Board has decided to look for permanent president for the Itta Bena school.
Police say a gunman used anti-gay slurs before fatally shooting a 32-year-old man in New York City's Greenwich (GREN'-ich) Village.
A gunman used homophobic slurs before firing a fatal shot point-blank into a man's face on a Manhattan street alive with a weekend midnight crowd, a killing New York's police commissioner called an "anti-gay" hate...
A funeral has been scheduled for Wednesday for a 21-year-old Hofstra University student who was gunned down during a break-in at her apartment near the school's Long Island campus.
Authorities say a police officer's bullet killed a New York college student during the response to a home invasion at an off-campus home.
Two commuter trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in an accident that sent more than 60 people to Connecticut hospitals, severely damaged the tracks and threatened to snarl travel in the congested...
The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a fractured section of rail is being studied to determine if it is...
Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known.
About 50 to 60 people were injured Saturday when a driver described by witnesses as an elderly man drove his car into a group of hikers marching in a parade in a small Virginia mountain town.
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at...
Inmates at jails in Indianapolis, Baltimore, St. Louis and Philadelphia face the nation's highest levels of sexual abuse at the hands of guards, according to a new federal report based on surveys of inmates at U.S. jails...