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Top Stories   Runners gather for annual ?Watermelon? race The 30th annual Farm Bureau Watermelon Classic kicked off Thursday morning outside the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   Barge line growing; adding 50-60 jobs Runners gather for annual ?Watermelon? race Ala.-based grocer looking to close 13 stores Man pleads guilty in 2011 Union County slaying VCVB halting brochures over cannon etiquette Brandon residents to vote on increased restaurant tax Holiday revelers banned from shooting guns in city limits Vicksburg remembers victims of Civil War battle More Weather   Jackson, MS High:88° f Low: 65° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings (0)		Most Recent Slideshows   Fourth of July kicks off with Watermelon Classic Lakeshore Pointe apartment building burns Tips to capture exceptional firework photos 30 Crazy criminal sentences America?s 10 Best Cities for a Happy Marriage 30 activities to do this summer More » Most Recent Videos   Brandon celebrates Independence Day with fireworks Fireworks show during 16 WAPT Night at M-Braves Watermelon Classic runner cam Thursday Morning Webcast Thursday Morning Weather Webcast 07-04-13 16 WAPT crew prepares for the Watermelon Classic More »
Hot Story   Tips to capture exceptional firework photos Planning to capture the fireworks in photos? Enjoy these photo tips to help get the best shot this year. On... More Details » Viral Video   Viral Video: Cute twins love the simple things YouTube: Adalrich William After buying the most expensive toys, leave it to a baby to find joy in something as simple as a rubber band. More Details » Entertainment   Getting vocal: Actors who sing Mario Anzuoni/Reuters Check out our tribute to the best and worst actors who think they can sing -- and in some cases, they can. More Details » u Local   Check out fun summer photos on u local u local: baird9516 What are you doing for fun this summer? Share your photos and videos on u local! More Details »