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Lt. Gov. Backs Charter Schools Proposal

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is backing a bill that would allow charter schools to open throughout Mississippi.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:20:57 CST

Body Of Missing Woman Found In Scott County

The body of a missing Scott County woman has been found.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:21:54 CST

Boil-Water Alert Remains In Effect For Large Area Of Jackson

A water main leak has been repaired, but a boil-water alert remains in effect for nearly one-third of Jackson.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:21:33 CST

McWillie's Pearson Named JPS Teacher Of The Year

McWillie Elementary School's Hope Pearson is named the Jackson Public Schools Teacher of the Year.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:15:14 CST

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Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 09:24:01 CST

Wrongful Death Case Settled

A trucker's widow has settled her 2011 wrongful death lawsuit with H&M International Transportation Inc.'s insurance company and a driver.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:45:00 CST

Coca-Cola: Barq's Redesign Returns To Roots

The Coca-Cola Co. says it's returning to its root beer's Gulf Coast roots with the first redesign in 20 years for Barq's label and slogan.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:00:00 CST

Friars Point To Announce Grants

The town of Friars Point will announce Tuesday that it has received a grants totaling $699,698 to improve its sewer system and provide affordable housing to three families.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:15:00 CST

Southern Baptists To Hear Proposed Name Change

The nation's largest protestant denomination will remain "Baptist" but it's thinking about whether to stay "Southern" for much longer.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:46:04 CST

Miss. Authorities Warn Of Email Scam

The Mississippi attorney general's office is warning consumers and businesses to be aware of a scam that starts with an email soliciting confidential information under the guise of awarding money from the Ford foundation.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:30:00 CST

Affordable Care Act Cuts Bills For Some In Miss.

The Affordable Care Act pushed by President Barack Obama is meant to provide health insurance to more than 30 million previously uninsured Americans.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:45:00 CST

Sheriff: 8th Grader With Gun Had Problem With Boy

Authorities say an eight-grader who brought a gun to a private school in Greenwood had a problem with another student the day before.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:30:00 CST

Calls Pouring In From Residents Looking For Unclaimed Money

A call center is set up to help Mississippi residents find unclaimed money.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:20:00 CST

Civil Rights History Tour Features 15 Hattiesburg Locations

A new audio driving tour highlights 15 locations that played a crucial part in Mississippi civil rights, including a 1964 drive to register African-American voters in the state.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:00:00 CST

Miss. Lawmakers On Deadline To File General Bills

Members of the Mississippi House and Senate are facing their first major deadline of year.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:30:00 CST

Operation Shoestring Plans Community Meeting

Operation Shoestring is holding a community meeting in Jackson on Monday evening as a part of program designed to engage neighborhood families, community leaders, law enforcement and city officials in bettering the community.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:23:08 CST

Lafayette County At War With Litter

Lafayette County officials say trash is everywhere in the community, and they are looking for help to get the problem under control.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 CST

Oily Tap Water Forces Woman Out Of Brandon Home

Brandon resident Phyllis Fitzgerald says oily tap water has driven her out of her home.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:30:00 CST

Depraved-Heart Murder Trial On Lowndes Court Docket

Rennie Gibbs is scheduled to be in Lowndes Circuit Court on Tuesday for trial on charges of depraved heart murder in the death of her unborn child.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:00:00 CST

SMSA Proposes 17 Wayfinding Signs

The Starkville Main Street Association is promoting the placing of wayfinding signs to directing visitors from main highways to city landmarks or from one city landmark to others.

Published: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:15:00 CST