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• May 25, 2018

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• May 25, 2018

Two Hurt in Indiana Middle School Shooting; Suspect Detained

Someone opened fire at a suburban Indianapolis middle school Friday morning, injuring an adult and a child before being taken into custody, authorities said.

The victims in the attack at Noblesville West Middle School were taken to hospitals in …

• May 25, 2018

Mississippi Judge Won't Order Governor to Reopen Bridges

A Mississippi judge says he will not order the governor to reopen local bridges that are in poor condition.

In April, Gov. Phil Bryant ordered the closure of more than 100 bridges that he …

• May 24, 2018

Officials: Weinstein to Surrender in Sexual Misconduct Probe

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday to face charges involving at least one of the women who have accused him of sexual assault, two law …

Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein is expected to surrender to authorities Friday to face charges involving …

• May 24, 2018

Morgan Freeman Apologizes in Wake of Harassment Accusations

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or disrespected" by his behavior, after CNN reported that multiple women have accused the A-list actor …

Oscar-winning actor Morgan Freeman apologized on Thursday to anyone who may have felt "uncomfortable or …

• May 24, 2018

City Announces Programs to Decrease Youth Crimes; More Youth Summer Programs and Pools

At a press conference on Tuesday, May 22, Mayor Chowke Antar Lumumba announced programs to try to help decrease youth crime, including summer programs and new policing methods.

From left to right, Director of Planning and Development Mukesh Kumar, Fire Chief Willie Owens, …

• May 24, 2018

Mississippi Will Receive $4.7 Million to Secure Elections

Mississippi county election commissions will be able to apply to the secretary of state's office for federal grant funds to secure elections this year.

Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said counties will be able to apply to his office …

• May 24, 2018

Mike Slive

Mike Slive, former commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, died in Birmingham, Ala., on May 16 at the age of 77.

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• May 24, 2018

Trump Cancels Summit, Citing 'Open Hostility' by North Korea

In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump canceled next month's summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un Thursday, citing the "tremendous anger and open hostility" in a recent statement …

In a dramatic diplomatic turn, President Donald Trump canceled next month's summit with North Korea's …

• May 24, 2018

Fun With Best of Jackson

Summer is a time to hang out with friends under the sun. Recent Best of Jackson winners can help you celebrate the summer season (and beyond). Try these.

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• May 24, 2018