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7 Arrested for Jail Contraband

Seven people were arrested for allegedly trying to introduce contraband to the Hinds County jail.

WLBT 3 - Johnson, Melton Face Off in Debate

WLBT 3 reports:

Three days after their first ill-fated debate, Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson and Democratic challenger Frank Melton took to the stage in a battle for votes.

ON STAGE: Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles

Thalia Mara Hall

Formed from the same group that performed Broadway's "Beatlemania," Rain has been performing as the fab four since 1977.

Coast Guard: No Danger from Sunken Barge

Authorities say the barge that sank after hitting a bridge on the Mississippi River at Vicksburg poses no dangers to shipping or the environment.

Suspect Shot by JPD Named

Jackson police have released the name of the man they say was shot when he tried to run over an officer with a car

Taliban to Open Office for Peace Talks

The Taliban's spokesman says the group will open a political office in Qatar to try to find a political solution to the war in Afghanistan.

Bryant Sets Special Election for Harden's Seat

Voters will select a successor to the late Sen. Alice Harden on Feb. 5.

Question o' the Week: What are your health-related goals this fall?

What are your health-related goals this fall?

Miss. Lawmakers Near End of Budget Negotiations

Mississippi lawmakers say they're getting closer to agreeing on details of a budget for fiscal year 2014, which begins July 1.

This Is Why It Takes Balls To Play Soccer

Here's a pair of amusing and disturbing stories from the wacky world of soccer, via Deadspin.com.

1. When a Manchester United player suffered a broken leg during a match with Liverpool, Liverpool fans attacked the ambulance taking the player to the hospital.

People's Healthfest 2005 at Jackson Medical Mall

Judge OKs New Agreements in Mississippi Foster Care Case

The state of Mississippi and child advocates have reached another set of agreements in a 12-year-old lawsuit over shortfalls in the state's child welfare system.

Bryant Names Judge for New Court on Mississippi Coast

Gov. Phil Bryant is naming a county court judge on the Mississippi coast.

USM to Cut Nonresident Tuition in Bid to Boost Enrollment

The University of Southern Mississippi is cutting tuition for students from outside the state in a bid to boost enrollment and revenue.

NASA Counting on 1st US Space Station Shipment in Months

NASA is looking to get back on track with the first U.S. delivery to the International Space Station in nearly eight months.

Mississippi River Mayors: Cities Ready for High Waters

Mayors along the Mississippi River say their cities are ready for the rare winter flood taking place in the Mississippi valley after recent storms dumped large amounts of rain.

Man Accused of South Alabama Massacre is Expected in Court

A Mississippi man accused of killing five people in a south Alabama home with blows from an ax and gunshots is scheduled to appear at an arraignment hearing Wednesday.

Tyrone Ellis

One of the longest-serving members of the Mississippi House is stepping down.

Mississippi Supreme Court Rejects Removing Chancery Judge

The state Supreme Court has rejected a call to remove a south Mississippi chancery judge, suspending and fining him instead.

Miss. Lawmakers Moving Toward Budget Negotiations

Mississippi lawmakers are moving closer to final negotiations on a $6 billion state budget for the year that begins July 1.