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It's the Weekend!

On Saturday, Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights is at 5:30 p.m. at Carlisle Street and Kenwood Place behind McDade's in Belhaven.

Feds Searching in Hinds County For 'America's Most Wanted' Murder Suspect

Authorities have searched a house in central Mississippi for a man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and wounding her adult daughter in Tennessee in 2005.

U.S. Stocks Open Lower On Fresh Worries About Asia's Economy

U.S. stocks opened lower on Wall Street Friday morning following unsettling reports out of China and elsewhere.

10 Things to Know for Friday

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

NOAA Raises Hurricane Season Prediction

Despite expected El Niño, updated outlook calls for near- or above-normal Atlantic season.

Not Enough Water in Mississippi to Float Steamboat

The American Queen steamboat is docked in Memphis, unable to paddle on down the Mississippi River because of low water.

Drilling Appeal Ends; Decision Up To MDA Chief

Opponents of offshore drilling say Mississippi officials didn't do enough to consult with others or properly consider all possible economic impacts.

Neighbor Arrested in Teen's Murder

Cedric Ratliff, 25, surrendered today for his involvement in the shooting death of 15-year-old Edward Evans Jr. in July.

Ag Head Unhappy About Same-Sex Reversal, Vows to Pass New Law

Ag commissioner vows to change the law allowing same-sex couples to have commitment ceremonies on state property.

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Ceara Sturgis: Paving the Way

Ceara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down …

JPS Chief Ready for 'Gameday'

When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that …

Allison Washington

Allison Washington, a 2009 graduate of Belhaven University and former member of the Sonic Boom of the South, won the first-ever open auditions for band announcer.

Romney Accuses Obama of False Advertising, Leaves His Own Disputed Ads On the Air

Mitt Romney on Thursday accused President Barack Obama and his allies of launching personal attacks and perpetuating lies about him in TV ads. The Republican also rolled out a new …

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Ag Museum Repeals Anti-Gay Policy

Museum Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Hold Commitment Ceremonies.

Bancorp South on North State Street in Fondren Robbed ... UPDATE ... "We're OK."

JFP reporters are on the scene. More shortly.

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10 Things to Know for Thursday

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

NOAA Forecasters To Update Their Hurricane Outlook Today

U.S. forecasters are updating their outlook for the six-month Atlantic hurricane season.

Jackson Crime Stats

Major crimes in Jackson are down 20 percent from last week.

Susan G. Komen President Resigning, Founder Shifting Roles

The president of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is resigning, and founder Nancy Brinker is moving away from its day-to-day management

U.S. Census Wants to End Its Use of 'Negro,' Broaden 'Hispanic'

The Census Bureau wants to make broad changes to its surveys that would treat "Hispanic" as a distinct category regardless of race, end use of the term "Negro" and offer …