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Top Stories   Hinds GOP chair disputes McDaniel on illegal votes Hinds County Republican Party chairman Pete Perry says 300 to 350 possible illegally cast votes were found in Mississippi's largest county in... More Details » Police: Woman dies after struggle with apparent burglar Police believe a Jackson woman may have surprised a burglar inside her home, which led to a deadly struggle. More Details » Jackson schools still short teachers Jackson Public Schools still faces over 200 unfilled teacher positions with less than a month to go before school starts. However, the number... More Details » Bond set for mom accused of hiding drugs in child's pants A judge sets bond for a woman accused in a drug case in which police say drugs were found hidden in a 5-year-old girl's pants. More Details » Morgan Casting/Facebook 'The Hollars' seeks extras for shoots in Brookhaven, Jackson Morgan Casting is seeking extras for two shoots in Mississippi this week, for the film "The Hollars" starring John Krasinski and Anna Kendrick. More Details » Engineers defend Capitol Street project Some Jackson residents think the reworking of Capitol Street is too narrow and the roundabouts are too small. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   Bond set for mom accused of hiding drugs in child's pants Hinds GOP chair disputes McDaniel on illegal votes Doctor wins delay in prescription fraud trial Police: Woman dies after struggle with apparent burglar Jackson schools still short teachers Epps says Walnut Grove fight gang-related Former deputy gets probation for punching inmate 'The Hollars' seeks extras for shoots in Brookhaven, Jackson More Weather   Jackson, MS High:85° f Low: 61° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows   Mug shots: July arrests America's top hospitals of 2014 10 most endangered jobs of 2014 Subway train derails in Moscow 10 health items every home needs Most followed people on Twitter More » Most Recent Videos   How to avoid summer identity theft Teen pilot completes global trek Team explores WWII shipwrecks 3-year-old rescues man from hot car Mom dies saving 3 kids from fire Favre would be hesitant to let son play football More »
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