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Ward 6 Candidate Finance Reports

Following are the finance reports for Ward 6 council candidates who have filed them.

Ward 7 Candidate Finance Reports

Following are the finance reports for Ward 7 council candidates who have filed them.

City Attorney Details City Lawsuits, JATRAN Controversy

The Jackson city attorney and a lawyer suing the city on behalf of police officers discuss allegations that the city is facing a mountain of lawsuits.

Could Immigration Bill Set Off Another Backlash?

Last time around, in 2007, angry calls overwhelmed the Senate switchboard and lawmakers endured raging town hall meetings and threats from incensed constituents.

Senate Bill Lets States Tax Internet Purchases

The Senate is scheduled to vote Monday on a bill that would empower states to collect sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet.

Cause of California Wildfire Appears Accidental

Investigators have ruled out arson as the cause of a huge Southern California wildfire that was 75 percent contained Sunday after burning through coastal mountains and threatening thousands of homes.

A Look at Reasons for Israeli Airstrikes in Syria

A look at the reasons for and possible implications of the escalation of Israel's involvement in Syria's civil war.

Obama Dares Graduates to Reject Cynical Voices

A year to the day after kicking off his victorious re-election campaign on this college campus, President Barack Obama returned to Ohio State University and told graduates that only through …

Promises, Promises: When Obama's Promises Conflict

Absent a magic potion or explosive economic growth, it was all but inevitable President Barack Obama would have to break some of his campaign promises to keep others.

Youth Baseball Facility Seen as Boost for Economy

Brandon Mayor Butch Lee is proposing a 2 percent additional tax on food and beverage sales at local restaurants to pay for a multi-field complex focused on baseball.

Suit Filed to Preserve Evidence in Death Row Case

An advocacy group and the brother of an inmate scheduled for execution Tuesday have filed a lawsuit to preserve evidence in the case for additional testing, whether the man is …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The Go Red for Women Luncheon is May 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Debra McGee

Debra McGee, senior vice president and director of minority business development at BankPlus, recently received the Small Business Association's Financial Services award as part of the 2013 Small Business Week.

Diesel Program Cutting Emissions, but Funding to be Slashed

More than 50,000 high-polluting diesel engines have been cleaned up or removed from U.S. roads in a federal program designed to reduce smog and greenhouse gases, according to a new …

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FBI Error Casts New Doubt in Death Case

Willie Jerome Manning's attorneys are desperately trying to get key evidence tested before the state of Mississippi puts their client to death.

Coastal Governors Call for More Offshore Drilling

Six coastal governors have called on Washington to open up more waters to offshore drilling and to make permitting a quicker, more efficient process.

Manning Awaits Word on His Execution

Willie Jerome Manning awaited word Tuesday on whether the state will execute him later in the day.

Jackson Elections Today; Report Poll Problems Here

As you go to the polls, report in about the problems.

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Issues at Jackson Polls

Problems are already showing up in the Jackson primary municipal elections. Check here often for polling and election-day issues.

Frantic 911 Call Leads to 3 Missing Women in Ohio

The woman's voice was frantic and breathless, and she was choking back tears. "Help me. I'm Amanda Berry," she told a 911 dispatcher. "I've been kidnapped and I've been missing …