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Jackson on CodeRED, Continues to Prep for Isaac

The City of Jackson continued to make preparations today ahead of Tropical Storm Isaac.

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Romney Claims Abortion Ban Exceptions, Party Disagrees

Mitt Romney would allow abortion in some cases, although his party will not.

Hurricane

MEMA Releases Shelter Update

Public shelters will begin opening as Tropical Storm Isaac continues its move toward the Gulf Coast.

Business

Isaac Threat to Gulf, Not Just New Orleans

With its massive size and ponderous movement, a strengthening Isaac could become a punishing rain machine depending on its power, speed and where it comes ashore along the Gulf Coast.

Hurricane

Isaac Gaining Strength in Gulf, Surge Major Threat

Tropical Storm Isaac is gaining strength as it gets closer to predicted landfall along the northern Gulf Coast.

Hurricane

Beware of Price Gouging, Repair Fraud

Hoods Warns Against Gouging, Repair Fraud

Business

Apple Stock Hits All-Time High, Everything Else In Waiting Mode

Stocks nosed higher, but trading was light, even by the slumberous standards of August. The investors who weren't on vacation were biding their time until a big speech Friday by …

Health Care

Routine Use of Marijuana By Teens Linked to Later Drops In IQ

A new study suggests that teenagers who routinely smoke marijuana may end up with a long-term drop in their IQ.

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Mississippi Readies for Isaac

On the eve of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast, Mississippi is preparing for a storm that could become a hurricane by Tuesday.

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Another Mississippi Soldier Dies in Mideast

Over the weekend, Pfc. Patricia L. Horne became the second soldier with Mississippi ties to die in Afghanistan in the past week.

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Neil Armstrong

Neil Armstrong, who had bypass surgery earlier this month, died Saturday at age 82 from what his family said were complications of heart procedures.

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Community Events and Public Meetings

The Summer Book Sale is Monday, Aug. 27 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.at Madison Public Library.

Hurricane

Isaac Has Jindal, Bryant Staying Home From GOP Convention, For Now

Louisiana's Republican elected officials are scrapping or delaying Florida travel plans for the GOP's national convention. Some who had arrived in Tampa quickly turned around and headed home to wait …

Politics

As The Conventions Fire Up, Women Loom as Undecideds in Key States

A nation at war, crippling joblessness and a looming budget standoff that could wreck the economy have been overshadowed in recent days by an issue that polls show doesn't even …

World

10 Things to Know for Monday

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

Justice

City, County Seek Details of DOJ Claims

Officials in Meridian and Lauderdale County want details from the Justice Department to back up its allegations that local students' rights have been violated.

Hurricane

All Eyes on Isaac as GOP Convention Approaches

Mitt Romney's Republican National Convention sputters to life Monday with the lonely banging of a gavel in a mostly empty hall, then hits full speed on Tuesday.

Hurricane

Isaac Claims 10 Lives, Headed for Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Isaac targeted a broad swath of the Gulf Coast on Monday and had New Orleans in its crosshairs, bearing down just ahead of the seventh anniversary of Hurricane …

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10 Local Stories of the Week

Once again, Jackson found itself in the thick of national debates on immigration, women's issues and voting rights.

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Tropical Storm Isaac: News, Links, Info

News and information tracking Isaac as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico.