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WAPT: Grand Jury Calls Sheriff Tyrone Lewis 'Incompetent' to Run Jail

After a hastily convened meeting of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors, officials took no action on a grand jury report that reportedly states that Sheriff Tyrone Lewis is incompetent …

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Federal Jury: Jackson Must Pay $600K to Developer

A federal jury awarded a Jackson developer a $600,000 from the City of Jackson following a jury trial this afternoon.

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Romney's in Demand as Republicans' Future Unclear

Twice-defeated White House contender Mitt Romney is campaigning across seven states this week, covering nearly 6,000 miles in five days to raise money and energy for Republican midterm candidates from …

Cowboys Back Spillman Pending Assault Probe

With his coach's backing, C.J. Spillman returned to the Cowboys practice field Thursday as he awaits the results of a police investigation into his role in an alleged sexual assault …

Hong Kong Leader Offers Talks with Protesters

Hong Kong's embattled leader refused to step down Thursday, as pro-democracy protesters have demanded, and instead offered talks to defuse a week of massive street demonstrations that are the biggest …

Court to Hear Cases Over Employment, Housing Bias

Did retailer Abercrombie & Fitch discriminate against a Muslim woman who was denied a job because her headscarf clashed with the company's dress code? That's the question in one of …

High Court Hears McDaniel v. Cochran Arguments

Today, the Mississippi State Supreme Court heard arguments from the legal teams of state Sen. Chris McDaniel and U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran regarding the 20-day deadline to file election challenges.

Ole Miss Probe Magnifies Big Weekend for Rebels, Bulldogs

The Magnolia State was already going to be in the national spotlight this weekend with both Mississippi State and Ole Miss—among college football's elite teams—playing host to national powerhouses.

Derek Jeter

Two of the biggest rivals in Major League Baseball, the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, took a timeout from their hatred of each other on Sunday to honor …

The Slate

If the Rebels and Bulldogs are going to do something special this football season, this Saturday is the day to do it. It should feel like Christmas has come early …

Teaching Men a Thing or Two About Domestic Violence

When discussing domestic violence in our politically correct culture, it's common for people to use gender-neutral terms in describing victims and abusers. But the data confirm that women are by …

Faking the Funk

Boneqweesha Jones: "Welcome to this special edition of 'Qweesha Live TV.' Tonight, I want to talk about corporate businesses and their hiring practices. Some reliable sources have reported to me …

World War III Vibes

By all means, I am not trying to generate paranoia, but it's hard not to be paranoid in times when terrorists dabble in advanced technology, when we live in a …

Heirloom Tomato Fun

Last year, a friend gifted me with the perfect sweet purple heirloom tomato from his garden. This year, I was inspired to grow one of my own.

Sustaining and Habilitating Mississippi

When you think of Columbus, Miss., you probably think of the Mississippi University for Women and its extensive nursing program. But did you know that MUW has one of Mississippi's …

Eating, Drinking and Learning

Eating and drinking are generally a recipe for a good time. But they also present opportunities to learn or to think about things in a larger context. One recent weekend, …

John Currence: Big Bad Chef

John Currence takes on the day—and the world—with a quart-sized container of iced coffee and the mouth of a sailor.

Shannon Lindsey

For Shannon Lindsey, bartending is about personal expression. "I love the freedom," she says.

Obama Goal of Gitmo Closure Stalled at Pentagon

The transfer of prisoners out of Guantanamo Bay has ground to a halt amid a slow Pentagon approval process, causing deep frustration within the administration and raising doubts that President …

Jackson Crime Tip System to Roll Out Soon

The Jackson Police Department announced today that it will launch a new anonymous crime-tip system on Oct. 15.