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Multiple People Shot at California Social Services Center
One or more gunmen opened fire Wednesday at a Southern California social services center, shooting multiple people, authorities said.
B.B. King's Mississippi Gravesite Getting Memorial Courtyard
Nearly seven months after blues legend B.B. King died, his Mississippi gravesite is being turned into a serene spot where blues fans can pay their respects.
Ferguson, Feds Reaches Tentative Police Reform Deal
The Justice Department has reached a tentative agreement with Ferguson on systemic changes following the fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown in 2014, city officials announced Wednesday.
One-Third of Mississippi Coast's Murders Have Domestic Link
At least a third of homicide victims in the three Mississippi coastal counties in a recent six-year period died in domestic-related shootings.
Moody's: Mississippi Has Negative Credit Outlook
The bond credit rating agency Moody's Investor Service has given Mississippi a negative credit outlook because the state dipped into its rainy day fund to cover budget shortfalls, but the …
Attorney: NCAA Missed Deadline to Respond in Tyndall Case
An attorney for former Southern Mississippi basketball coach Donnie Tyndall said the NCAA's Committee on Infractions missed its deadline to respond to the coach's appeal in the case.
Russian Weightlifters Banned from Rio Olympics for Doping
All of Russia's weightlifters were banned from the Rio Olympics on Friday for doping for what the international federation called "extremely shocking" results that brought the sport into "disrepute."
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Have a Healthy Snack
As a family physician who treats chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, I encourage my patients to make positive lifestyle choices to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Art
Heart for a Cause
The American Heart Association's Metro Jackson Heart Ball is both a fundraiser and an opportunity to promote the organization and its mission: to improve cardiovascular health and reduce deaths from …
Siege at Pakistani School Ends with 126 Dead
Taliban gunmen stormed a military-run school in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people before Pakistani officials declared a military operation to clear the …
Roundup: Foote Beats Carson, Human Rights Resolution OK'd
Ashby Foote defeated Dorsey Carson tonight by a 106-vote margin to win the race for Jackson Ward 1 councilman.
Palestinian Leader Supports More Talks on UN Bid
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said Thursday that he supports further negotiations on a proposed U.N. Security Council resolution that sets a 2017 deadline for an Israeli withdrawal from war-won lands …
Person of the Day
Diamond the Giraffe
The Jackson Zoo lost one of its most famous residents earlier this week. On Dec. 16, Diamond the reticulated giraffe passed away at the age of 28, missing her 29th …
Politics
Cochran, Wicker Take Top Senate Posts
Mississippi Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran is chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Roger Wicker has been named chairman of the Senate seapower subcommittee.
Crime
Supreme Court Gives Ex-Death Row Inmate Parole Chance
The Mississippi Supreme Court, in a decision Dec. 8, changed Frederick Bell's sentence for his 1993 conviction for capital murder to life in prison.
NATO to Deploy Small Units in 6 Eastern European Nations
NATO will deploy small units in six Eastern European nations to help coordinate a spearhead force set up in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, the alliance's secretary-general said Friday.
City & County
Jackson Back on Track With HUD Funds?
The city of Jackson has been in trouble with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for some time.
Civil Rights
Hosemann's Voter ID Ads Win National Awards
If politics doesn't work out, Mississippi Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann could always go into advertising.
Politics
Need a Ride to Work?
Rev. Cletus: "This is your car-selling pastor closing out another blessed broadcast from Ghetto Science Team Radio. Before I sign off, I want to share my thoughts about Mr. James …
