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AP Factchecks Romney-Ryan's First-Day Claims

Not all the rhetoric fit neatly with reality or with the record when Romney introduced his Republican vice presidential choice to the nation Saturday.

YouTube Series Targets Military Sexual Assault

Featuring "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" gives a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped.

10 Local Stories of the Week

From saggy pants and red sneakers to young lesbians winning a battle with the state, it was a week of young Mississippians grasping for their rights as Americans.

Mississippi Inmates Released Early to Save State Money

The Mississippi Department of Corrections is using early release, house arrest and probation to save at least $5 million on inmate housing.

Jackson Police Say 1-year-old Shot and Killed

Jackson police say a 1-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head.

10 Things to Know for Monday

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

Obama Barnstorms Iowa, Blames Rep. Ryan for Blocking Farm Bill During Drought

President Barack Obama is blaming Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan for blocking a farm bill that could help voters in Iowa and elsewhere cope with a crippling drought, as …

Romney Airs New Cut Of Already Debunked Ad, Says He's Not Running on Ryan's Budget

Romney walked a careful line as he campaigned with Ryan, a tea party favorite, by his side in North Carolina and Wisconsin, singling out his running mate's work "to make …

Community Events and Public Meetings

The W.I.N.E. (Women Inquiring, Networking and Engaging) Meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m., at the home of deborah Rae Wright on 135 Grand Ave.

Paul Ryan

The knock against Rep. Ryan, the person who'll fill the No. 2 slot on the GOP's presidential ticket, is that Ryan would make life hard for grannies across the U.S.

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MDOT Gets 511 System

MDOT has contracted a 511 traffic-and-travel telephone system to British-based engineering firm Atkins.

DOJ: State Again Stepping on Kids' Rights

On Aug. 10, the DOJ released a new investigative report that found violations of the constitutional rights of children in Mississippi, this time in Meridian.

UPDATED: Gunman, Officer and Civilian Dead over an Eviction Notice Served Near Texas A&M University

A gunman and a law enforcement officer were among three people killed Monday in a shooting near the Texas A&M University campus, police said.

'F-Bomb', 'Craft beer' and 'Sexting' Added in Merriam-Webster's 2012 Update

The term "F-bomb" first surfaced in newspapers more than 20 years ago but only landed in the mainstream Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary on Tuesday, along with sexting, flexitarian, obesogenic, energy drink …

With A Machete and a Smile: Inside Paul Ryan's Budget Proposals

Paul Ryan traveled a perilous route to political stardom. While other lawmakers nervously whistled past trillion-dollar deficits, fearing to cut popular programs, he waded in with a machete and a …

Mississippi Still No. 1 in Obesity

Nearly 35 percent of Mississippi adults are obese.

Miss. West Nile Cases Up Over 2011

The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 26 new cases of West Nile virus.

American Spending Up

Americans boosted their retail spending in July by the largest amount in five months.

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

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

Jackson Ranks in Top 100 Metro Economies

Jackson ranks 89th out of Top 100 Metro Economies, according to U.S. Conference of Mayors report.