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9 Things to Know This Saturday
Are digital devices keeping us "at arms length" from real-world events? Plus, Clinton in Kenya, Phelps for his last gold, and the men's track sprinters are up next.
Ernesto Continues Track Toward Jamaica, 'Florence' Forms in Atlantic
Tropical Storm Ernesto blew across open waters Saturday on a projected path that would skirt Jamaica and hit Mexico after dumping heavy rain on islands in the eastern Caribbean.
Death-Row Inmate Appeals Lethal Injection in Miss., Fed Court Will Review the Case
A federal appeals court has agreed to review a death row inmate's challenge to Mississippi's method of execution by lethal injection.
Britain Has a 'Super Saturday' Including Three Golds In 44 Minutes
In one unforgettable night for a nation, the Olympic Games and host Britain were the best they can be.
Oklahoma Wildfires Destroys Dozens of Homes
One roaring fire near Luther, about 25 miles northeast of Oklahoma City, destroyed nearly five dozen homes and other buildings before firefighters gained a measure of control Saturday.
Ernesto Could Become Hurricane by Monday
U.S. forecasters say Ernesto is becoming less organized as it threatens Jamaica with heavy rains.
Son of Philadelphia Eagles Coach Found Dead
Garrett Reid, the oldest son of Philadelphia Eagles coach Andy Reid, was found dead Sunday morning in his room at training camp at Lehigh University.
5 Olympic Things to Know for Sunday
From British jubilation to McKayla Maroney in the vault, Sunday will be a sassy Olympics day.
Feds Want Doctor to Forfeit Weapons Cache
Authorities are seeking the forfeiture of 73 guns and nearly 60,000 rounds of ammunition from a Mississippi doctor charged with shooting at deputies after a domestic disturbance in February.
Miss. State Expects Record Fall Enrollment
Mississippi State University President Mark Keenum says the university is undergoing massive infrastructure upgrades and expects record fall enrollment.
Man Accused of Raping Ex-Girlfriend 7 Times
Authorities say a Greenwood man has been charged with raping his ex-girlfriend on seven different occasions and threatening her with a gun if she reported the assaults to police.
Murray Drubs Federer for Olympic Gold
Andy Murray stood with the Union Jack draped over his shoulders, an Olympic gold medal around his neck, flanked by the man he had just beaten, Roger Federer, and basking …
Police Call Sikh Temple Attack 'Domestic Terrorism'
Sikh rights groups have reported a rise in bias attacks since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
City & County
JFP Sunday Report: 10 Local Stories of the Week
It was an enterprising news week at the Jackson Free Press. Here are 10 local stories you shouldn't miss.
Gay Ban Firm As Eagle Scouts Return Medals in Protest
"I can no longer maintain any connection to an organization which actively promotes such a bigoted and misguided policy," Dr. Robert Wise of Chicago wrote to Scout headquarters in Texas.
NASA Braces for '7 Minutes of Terror' Mars Plunge
NASA's most high-tech Mars rover on Sunday zeroed in on the red planet where it will attempt a tricky celestial gymnastics routine during a "seven minutes of terror" plummet through …
Hattiesburg Settles Suit Against Fortune-telling Ban
The City of Hattiesburg has settled a federal lawsuit filed by a couple who closed their business — "Marie: Psychic Reader" because of a ban that the city later overturned.
Syrian Forces Vow 'Decisive' Showdown for Aleppo
Syrian forces threatened Sunday to mount a "decisive battle" for Aleppo even as rebels clawed toward the city's ancient center under intense bombardment and strafing from warplanes. I
Technology
Mars Rover 'Curiosity' Lands Successfully On Mars
A chorus of cheers and applause echoed through the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory on Sunday night after the most high-tech interplanetary rover ever built sent a signal to Earth. Curiosity …
News in Brief for Monday, Aug. 6, 2012
Top of the morning reports on Syria, the Olympics, Ernesto, more.
