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Pickup Trucks Drive U.S. Auto Sales to 3-year High

Demand for full-size pickups jumped 16 percent in August, helping to make it the strongest sales month since August 2009.

Dems Open Convention Defending Obama

Democrats open their national convention Tuesday in defense of a president who carries both the power and the burden of incumbency.

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

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

Election 2012 Offers Two Visions for U.S.: Together v. On Your Own

It's the mantra we will hear endlessly in the coming weeks: Americans face a "stark choice" come November. It is a choice, as President Barack Obama has said repeatedly, "between …

10 Jackson Stories This Week

Isaac, a slow-moving tropical storm that became a hurricane before reverting back to tropical storm status, dominated local news this week. Here's a look at some of the week's top …

Ale to the Chief: White House Releases Beer Recipe

The White House has made public the recipe for two homemade beers that have become an object of fascination for beer drinkers everywhere.

U.S. Retailers Report Best Sales Growth Since March

This summer, Americans were walking contradictions: They opened their wallets despite escalating fears about the slow economic recovery and surging gas prices.

10 Things to Know for Thursday

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

AP Finds Falsehoods in Ryan, GOP Speeches

A closer look at some of the words spoken at the GOP convention in Tampa, Fla.:

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JMAA: Flights Cancelled Out of Jackson

THE JACKSON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FOLLOWING FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS FOR THURSDAY 30 AUGUST 30, 2012.

FEMA: Flash Flooding High Risk as Isaac Moves Inland

"As the storm continues to move inland, there are a number of areas both along the coast and inland that can be affected by strong winds, storm surge and inland …

The Latin Beat Goes On

Julio Del Castillo is a warm, outgoing and energetic man who splits his time between family, work and service, and is enormously proud of his Latino heritage.

Road Trippin'

I admit that I had a complete lack of interest in seeing "Hit and Run," a low-budget movie written, co-directed, co-edited, co-produced and starring Dax Shepard.

The Saints: A Preview

This promises to be an interesting season for the New Orleans Saints.

Farm Fresh

The piece of furniture that restaurant Table 100 is named after is topped with three long planks of glossy bodock wood, a light chestnut brown compared to the deep coffee …

Food Deserts: Oases of Pollution?

News reports of late have attempted to debunk the existence of "food deserts"—areas of the country where there is no easy availability of fresh fruits and vegetables.

The Pinterest Problem

Ahh, Pinterest. It seems tailor-made for wedding planning. It couldn't be easier to curate nuptial images and ideas, either by searching within the site or pinning from an outside websites.

Chef Buys Into Downtown's Promise

For the sixth year in a row, Mississippi has earned the title of the most obese state in the nation, according to The Trust for America's Health's annual study.

Fix What's Broken, Mississippi

Voter ID may be a non-issue for Mississippi in the upcoming presidential elections in November, but the fight is far from over for the Magnolia State.

Hotel Business and Price Gouging Increase as Isaac Approaches

Attorney General Jim Hood warned Mississippians about the potential for price gouging as Isaac draws near.