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Judge Denies US Claim on 2 of 3 California Immigration Laws

A judge on Monday dismissed the federal government's claim that U.S. law trumps two California laws intended to protect immigrants who are in the country illegally, affirming his ruling last …

JPD to 'Saturate' Streets Following Two Armed Business Robberies

Following two armed business robberies in the City of Jackson on Aug. 13, Interim Police Chief James Davis announced that members of the Jackson Police Department and the Jackson-Hinds S.W.A.T. …

Ito Smith

Rushing yards have not been easy to find for University of Southern Mississippi senior running back Ito Smith. The Mobile, Ala., native entered the third game of the season still …

Pierre Pryer Sr.

It only took Pierre Pryer Sr. six months to a year to work his way up from dishwasher to head chef at The Iron Horse Grill downtown the first time …

Javancy Jones

Jackson State University has nominated stud defensive end Javancy Jones. He will try to become the first player from Jackson State to win the 2015 C Spire Conerly Trophy.

UN: Syrian Rebels Free 45 Fijian Peacekeepers

Al-Qaida-linked Syrian rebels on Thursday released all 45 Fijian peacekeepers they had held captive for two weeks, the United Nations said, bringing an end to a crisis that had pulled …

De’Shawn Waller

The Braves needed to find another running back to give the team the same results on offense this season. Junior college transfer De’Shawn Waller is starting to become that complement …

Hinds DA Indicted, Arrested for Hindering Prosecution, Two Felonies

JACKSON— Attorney General Jim Hood announced today that a Hinds County grand jury has indicted Hinds County District Attorney Robert Shuler Smith on two felony charges, accusing Smith of conspiring …

Manhunt in Boston After Bombing Suspect is Killed

With the city virtually paralyzed, thousands of officers with rifles and armored vehicles swarmed the streets in and around Boston on Friday, hunting for a 19-year-old college student wanted in …

Karen Irby Sentenced to 18 Years

Hinds County Judge Tomie Green sentenced Karen Irby, who pleaded guilty March 26 to two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of two doctors, to two 18-year prison terms, which …

A Long Time Coming

Mississippi State and Southern Miss announced last week that they will play a two-game, home-and-home series in football starting in 2014. It's about bloody time.

1 of 2 Boston Bombing Suspects Dead

Two suspects in the Boston Marathon bombing killed an MIT police officer, injured a transit officer in a firefight and threw explosive devices.

Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Tunisia Attack

The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for the attack that killed 21 people at a museum. But Tunisian authorities said the two slain gunmen had no clear links to …

Police: 'Empire' Actor Turns Self in to Face Charge

"Empire" actor Jussie Smollett turned himself in early Thursday to face accusations that he filed a false police report when he told authorities he was attacked in Chicago by two …

Community Events and Public Meetings

7 p.m., Eat Jackson's Bread Pudding Throwdown, at Old Capitol Inn (226 N. State St.). The event includes a bread pudding contest, a gourmet coffee tasting, a bourbon tasting and …

Mayor Johnson Delivers State of the City

Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. delivered his final State of the City address today, May 29, 2013. The transcript follows.

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Are We Living In Titletown?

The Jackson Senators have been a success on and off the field in their two seasons at Smith-Wills Stadium. On Monday night, they open the Central Baseball League playoffs (brought …

Farish St. Heritage Festival

Farish Street Heritage Festival Sat., Sept. 25, 3 p.m. until. $12 Be-Bop/$15 gate. Bennie Lattimore, Vicky Allen, Pat Brown, The Canton Spirituals, Paul Porter of the Christianaires; Kamikaze, Topez, 5th …

2 Miss. Colleges Share $4.95M Job Training Grants

The U.S. Labor Department has awarded $4.95 million in grants to develop job training programs at two community colleges in Mississippi.

Mississippi Dems Uniting?

The Petal News reports: "Mississippi Democrats held their annual pep rally, the Jefferson-Jackson Day Dinner in Jackson this past weekend. And Party Chairman Rickey Cole reported the largest turnout in …