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Boil-Water Notice Issued For Areas Of Jackson

Jackson officials have issued a water conservation notice and boil-water alert for a large area of the city.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:16:18 CST

JPD Investigates Crash Involving Hinds Deputy

The Hinds County Sheriff's Department has turned over an investigation into a crash involving a deputy to the Jackson Police Department.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:30:37 CST

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Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:20:22 CST

Mardi Gras And The World's Other Big Parties

With Fat Tuesday under way during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, take a look at the world's 12 biggest parties as ranked by Forbes magazine.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:36:06 CST

Call Center Helps Residents Find Unclaimed Money

State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has set up a call center to help Mississippi residents find unclaimed money.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:17:58 CST

Corinth Schools To Seek Funding

The Corinth School District plans to apply to the Mississippi Department of Education for qualified school construction bond funding that remains available from the federal stimulus programs.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:30:00 CST

Mose Allison To Get Blues Trail Marker

Mose Allison, a musician whose work bridges the divides among the blues, pop and jazz, has been honored with a marker on the Mississippi Blues Trail.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:00 CST

Police Make Arrest In Columbus Slaying From 1997

Columbus police have made an arrest in the 1997 death of an elderly man in the city.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:01:08 CST

Jury Award Upheld In Harassment Case

The Mississippi Supreme Court has upheld a $150,000 jury award to a female police officer in her sexual harassment lawsuit against Belzoni and two officers, including the police chief.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:15:00 CST

School Officials Say Tip Led To Gun In Book Bag

An eighth-grader at Pillow Academy has been arrested for bringing a gun to school.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:57:04 CST

Minority Partner To Pay $90 Million Over Oil Spill

A minority partner in BP's blown-out well in the Gulf of Mexico has agreed to pay $90 million in a settlement with the federal government and Gulf states to resolve allegations the company violated the Clean Water Act.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:53:17 CST

Man Arrested, Accused In Woman's Death

Washington County authorities have arrested a man in connection with in Wednesday's fatal shooting of a 34-year-old woman.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:00 CST

Judge Refuses To Cut Bond For Woman Charged In Pedestrian's Death

A judge has refused to reduce a $500,000 bond for a Pass Christian woman accused of the death of a pedestrian walking along Interstate 10 near D'Iberville.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:15:00 CST

New Financing Plan OK'd For MSU

Higher education officials will allow Mississippi State University to enter the "commercial paper" market to obtain $50 million for future construction projects.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:45:00 CST

Lincoln's Cottage In DC Tackles Modern Slavery

An exhibit opening Friday at Abraham Lincoln's Cottage in Washington, D.C., tells stories of women working as domestic servants without pay, of women forced into prostitution and of men held in servitude through debt contracts.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:15:00 CST

Lamar Supervisors To Look At Door-To-Door Sales

The Lamar County supervisors want to consider a stronger ordinance governing door-to-door sales.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:45:00 CST

School Systems Ponder Sex Education Options

School districts across Mississippi are continuing to weigh their options on sex education classes.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:15:00 CST

Officials Believe 2 Coyotes In Pascagoula

Pascagoula officials are trying new bait in hopes of capturing at least two adult coyotes seen in the local neighborhood.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:00 CST

Special Election Set For Noxubee Superintendent

Noxubee County voters will choose a superintendent of schools in an April 3 special election.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:15:00 CST

2 Barges Collide On Miss. River, Spilling Oil

The U.S. Coast Guard says an oil tanker barge collided with another barge on the Mississippi, spilling oil and leading officials to close a five-mile stretch of the river.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:12:03 CST