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Gas Prices Headed to Lowest This Year; Predicted to Stay Low in 2014

Gas prices will soon drop to their lowest level of the year.

UPDATED: How It Happened... Adam Lanza Killed His Mother, Took Her Guns and Killed 26 People at The School

Although too many people died in Friday's tragic shootings, some unsung heroes have emerged, as well.

Connecticut Shooting Revives Debate Over Gun Control in America

In Colorado, a state that was rocked by the 1999 Columbine school massacre and the Aurora movie theater shooting less than six months ago, Friday's shootings renewed debate over why …

Bucolic 300-Year-Old 'Newtown' Rocked By Tragic Shooting

Along streets where every window twinkles with holiday candles, police sirens wailed Friday. Over horse pastures in what was until fairly recently a rural town, helicopters' rotors thudded. In shops, …

UPDATED: Police Say They Have 'Good Evidence' That Might Explain Suspected Shooter Adam Lanza's Motives

WASHINGTON (AP) — He was an honors student who lived in a prosperous neighborhood with his mother, a grade-school teacher who liked to host dice games and decorate the house …

President Obama Wipes Back Tears, Says 'Our Hearts Are Broken,' Promises Action

A tearful President Barack Obama said Friday he grieved about the massacre at a Connecticut elementary school as a father first, declaring "our hearts are broken today." He promised action …

UPDATED: Suspected Shooter was 20-year-old Adam Lanza; Older Brother Ryan Questioned

A law enforcement official says the suspect in the Connecticut school shootings is 20-year-old Adam Lanza and that his older brother Ryan is being held for questioning. The law enforcement …

It's the Weekend!

Tonight, Ballet Magnificat! presents "Snow Queen" at 7 p.m. at Thalia Mara Hall.

UPDATED: 28 Dead in Conn. School Shooting, including Shooter; 20 Are Children

UPDATED: 28 dead including 20 children.

10 Things to Know for Friday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories that will be talked about today.

Pentagon to Send Missiles, 400 Troops to Turkey

The U.S. will send two batteries of Patriot missiles and 400 troops to Turkey as part of a NATO force meant to protect Turkish territory from potential Syrian missile attack, …

Kerry, Hagel Front-Runners to Lead State, Defense

Democratic Sen. John Kerry, who unsuccessfully sought the presidency in 2004 and has pined for the job of top diplomat, vaulted to the head of President Barack Obama's short list …

Against Long Odds ... Art: Injured Man Inspires

Dr. Angela Jones knew William Flewellen Heard's art would bring life to her family medicine practice at Baptist Medical Clinic when she saw his vibrant paintings hanging at Mississippi Medical …

Hinds Supervisor Resigns After Health Questions

Hinds County Supervisor Doug Anderson is resigning, after some fellow supervisors questioned if he was too ill to continue serving.

Doug Anderson Resigns Hinds Board

JSU Gets $900K from NCAA

Jackson State is getting major help to improve the academic performance of its student-athletes.

'Lincoln' Leads Golden Globes with 7 Nominations

Steven Spielberg's Civil War epic "Lincoln" led the Golden Globes on Thursday with seven nominations, among them best drama, best director for Spielberg and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally …

U.S. Hesitant in Condemning North Korean Launch

The Obama administration is drawing no "red line" for North Korea after a successful long-range rocket test, tempering the public condemnation to avoid raising tensions or possibly rewarding the reclusive …

Weekly US Jobless Aid Applications Drop to 343K

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply for a fourth straight week, a sign that the job market may be improving.

Cody Cox, On the Record

When it comes to advice for local musicians, Cody Cox is one of the best guys to go to.