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>>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:54:22 GMT
Today the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more
Today the Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM) announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:09 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:09:21 GMT
In a historic move for youth rights, the Jackson Student Board of Trustees has moved to adopt the Mississippi Student Bill of Right(MS SBR), a youth rights' document created with the assistance of the
In a historic move for youth rights, the Jackson Student Board of Trustees has moved to adopt the Mississippi Student Bill of Right(MS SBR), a youth rights' document created with the assistance of the
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:57:43 GMT
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it is time to shelve the coats and boots and dust off the grill. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers
As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, it is time to shelve the coats and boots and dust off the grill. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) offers
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:27:24 GMT
Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens. "After recent severe weather and
Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens. "After recent severe weather and
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:24 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:24:36 GMT
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their lending activity
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today announced the SBA Veteran Pledge Initiative, a commitment by its top national, regional and community lenders to collectively increase their lending activity
Monday, May 20 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:08:59 GMT
A woman convicted of being involved in the forgery of a bankruptcy judge's signature has now been charged with failing to report to prison. The indictment in the forgery case says Helen Page "did knowingly
A woman convicted of being involved in the forgery of a bankruptcy judge's signature has now been charged with failing to report to prison. The indictment in the forgery case says Helen Page "did knowingly
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
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
A new study from the Institute of Medicine says there's no good evidence that eating super-low levels of salt offers any medical benefits.In fact, researchers suggest sodium levels below 2,300 milligrams
Monday, May 20 2013 9:08 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:08:28 GMT
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
We all know exercise has it's many benefits, but according to the findings of a new study it also may help ward off cancer and boost survival rates if you are diagnosed. Researchers from the University
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.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:40 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:40:25 GMT
It's getting downright dirty. Racially-tinged images and strategically placed signs, all part of a last ditch effort to influence the outcome of the bitter run-off race for Jackson mayor between Jonathan
It's getting downright dirty. Racially-tinged images and strategically placed signs, all part of a last ditch effort to influence the outcome of the bitter run-off race for Jackson mayor between Jonathan
Monday, May 20 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:08:59 GMT
A woman convicted of being involved in the forgery of a bankruptcy judge's signature has now been charged with failing to report to prison. The indictment in the forgery case says Helen Page "did knowingly
A woman convicted of being involved in the forgery of a bankruptcy judge's signature has now been charged with failing to report to prison. The indictment in the forgery case says Helen Page "did knowingly
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...
Monday, May 20 2013 12:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:51:00 GMT
The Hinds County Sheriff's Office continues to work daily to rid the streets of Hinds County from drugs. "This is our commitment to every resident in this county," said Tyrone Lewis, Sheriff. "I want to
The Hinds County Sheriff's Office continues to work daily to rid the streets of Hinds County from drugs. "This is our commitment to every resident in this county," said Tyrone Lewis, Sheriff. "I want to
A judge has denied Willie Jerome Manning's request for a new trial in the 1993 slayings of a 90-year-old woman and her 60-year-old daughter in Starkville.
A judge has denied Willie Jerome Manning's request for a new trial in the 1993 slayings of a 90-year-old woman and her 60-year-old daughter in Starkville.
Dozens of guest workers from India claim that an Alabama-based marine and fabrication company financially exploited them. In their lawsuits, they say Signal International LLC forced them to live in squalid conditions after...
U.S. officials say they have identified five men they believe might be behind the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year. The officials say they have enough evidence to justify seizing them...
The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to justify seizing them by military force as suspected terrorists,...
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth and claimed 24 lives,...
When Jodi Arias addresses the jury in her murder trial, the big question will be whether she pleads for mercy or repeats what she told a TV reporter minutes after her conviction: She would rather be executed than...
Jodi Arias begged jurors Tuesday to give her life in prison, saying she "lacked perspective" when she told a local reporter in an interview that she preferred execution to spending the rest of her days in jail.
Citing a lack of leads, a police agency said Monday that it is closing the active investigation of the disappearance of Susan Powell, a Utah mother whose now-dead husband was a prime suspect
The lawyer for the family of missing Utah woman Susan Powell said Tuesday that even as local police close the active part of their investigation into her disappearance, federal authorities continue to review the case - a...
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the...
The president of a New York police union defended an officer who accidentally killed a Hofstra University student during a standoff with an armed intruder, saying Tuesday the only person responsible for the woman's death...
