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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 …

Charles Tillman: Speak Softly

Ward 5 Jackson City Councilman Charles Tillman's soft-spoken approach doesn't immediately give the impression of former middle-school principal.

Mayor Johnson Declares State of Emergency

Mayor Harvey Johnson, Jr. declared a state of emergency for the City of Jackson today as Tropical Storm Isaac continues to move into the Jackson area. The storm will continue …

A Pistol, and a Plea

There's something I need to tell you that I've not had the strength to share. There's something I've alluded to over the years that I've not had the will to …

Hinds CC Cancels Some Classes, Closes Thursday

Hinds Community College announces schedule changes because of concerns about wind and rain from Hurricane Isaac.

Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Voter ID Laws

Voter IDs laws have become a political flashpoint in what's gearing up to be another close election year.

Where Voter ID Stands in Mississippi

After years of unsuccessfully trying to get the Mississippi Legislature to pass a voter ID law, last November, state conservatives put the issue of voter ID to the state's voters.

Jackson on CodeRED, Continues to Prep for Isaac

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

Beware of Price Gouging, Repair Fraud

Hoods Warns Against Gouging, Repair Fraud

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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.

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.

Tropical Storm Isaac: News, Links, Info

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

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Gov. Bryant Chimes in on Immigration

Gov. Phil Bryant has issued an Executive Order reaffirming Mississippi law that prohibits illegal immigrants from receiving public benefits.

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Most Miss. Students Unprepared for College

Mississippi's ACT scores remained the worst in the nation last year, despite an increasing number of students taking courses that are supposed to prepare them for college.

Batter Up for the Seedsters

In a charity softball game Thursday, Aug. 23, at Trustmark Park, two local teams will take to the diamond competing not only for bragging rights but to benefit local non-profit, …

Stretching Their Sound 'Coast to Coast'

The River City Tanlines are back with some new sounds. The Memphis-based trio, led by singer and guitarist Alicja Trout, recently released "Coast to Coast," its first album in six …

One Seed at a Time

As summer continues to blaze, some of our early-planted varieties will start to bolt, or produce seeds.

Why California's Prop. 37 Matters

If you care about food safety, human health and the environment, and if you haven't heard of California's Proposition 37, yet, please read on.

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Stay Injury Free

Runners can be stubborn people. Often, runners stick out that last one or two miles even if they're experiencing pain.

Model Off Duty

Have you ever had one of those days where you just don't feel like dressing up but you have a quick meeting?