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Top Stories Gulfport Police Dept. Police: Body of girl, 5, in vacant trailer home Gulfport police find the body of a missing 5-year-old girl in a vacant mobile home. More Details » Watermelon crop small, but tasty This year's watermelon crop in Smith County may not be as big as in years past, but the melons are still delicious.  More Details » Burglary, drug raid lead to 9 arrests in Clinton A Monday burglary and drug raid in Clinton lead to arrests of several people connected to a number of crimes around the Jackson area, police say. More Details » Justices: Conceal voters' birthdates on poll books The Mississippi Supreme Court says circuit clerks must redact voters' birthdates before poll books are open for public inspection. More Details » Former Canton alderman seeks new trial A former Canton alderman who was scheduled to be sentenced on bribery charges instead gets a new attorney to review his request for a new trial. More Details » Sales tax holiday set for July 25-26 Mississippi's annual sales tax holiday is set for next weekend. More Details » Advertising Local Headlines Former Canton alderman seeks new trial Police: Body of girl, 5, in vacant trailer home Watermelon crop small, but tasty Waveland mayor endorses same-sex marriage Burglary, drug raid lead to 9 arrests in Clinton Houston hospital to close emergency room Justices: Conceal voters' birthdates on poll books A little William Faulkner for everyone More Weather Jackson, MS High:85° f Low: 63° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows Malaysia Airlines flight crashes in Ukraine Clinton police make 9 arrests Mug shots: July arrests Worst celebrity Twitter gaffes Notable deaths of 2014 Deadliest plane crashes in history More » Most Recent Videos Microsoft lays off 18,000 workers Malaysia Airlines flight crashes in Ukraine; 295 dead Smoke rises from Malaysia Airlines crash scene Japanese man dressed as schoolgirl becomes icon Woman gets $128K donation for life-saving therapy The dangers of sex, lies and technology More »
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Latest News City & County Council Nixes One Yarber Judge Pick, OKs Others Amid speculation that a city judge might vacate her spot on the bench, the Jackson City Council declined to confirm one of two men Mayor Tony Yarber nominated as municipal judges at a special city council meeting July 16. City & County Crudup Says PAC 'Ethical,' Cochran a 'Known Commodity' for Black Voters Bishop Ronni Crudup says his pro-Cochran PAC did not disclose expenditures for radio ads because "they extended some credit to us." Person of the Day Don Hinton Don Hinton became executive director of the MHSAA July 1, 2011, when Mississippi Sports Hall-of-Famer Ennis Proctor retired after 20 years in the position. chickball Girl Tunes: The Performers of the 2014 JFP Chick Ball Funk-fusion songstress Victoria Cross expects to give listeners at the 10th Annual Chick Ball something they've never heard before. chickball Prevent: Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy In the summer of 2013, Ron Crew, instructor and coordinator at the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Training Academy, went on a mission trip to Thailand, where his eyes were opened to the horrors of human trafficking. Today's Events The Museum After Hours Pop-Up Exhibition is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Museum of Art (380 S. Lamar St.). It includes paintings from Clay Hardwick, music from Loki Antiphony and furniture from the HannaBerry Workshop. Cash bar available. Free; call 601-960-1515; email jrankin@msmuseumart.org Music Listings Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers. Burgers & Blues - Shaun Patterson 5:30 p.m. Capitol Grill - Stace & Cassie 8 p.m. Club Magoo's - Ladies Night Duling Hall - Julie Roberts w/ Southern Halo 8 p.m. $15 advance $20 door ardenland.net F. Jones Corner - Mr. Dillon & The Jukebox midnight Fenian's - Irish Night w/ Spirits of the House Fitzgerald's - Johnny Barranco 4:30 p.m.; Rick & Roberto Moreira 8 p.m. Georgia Blue, Flowood - Jason Turner Georgia Blue, Madison - Kenny Davis Hot Shots, Byram - Karaoke 8 p.m. Iron Horse Grill - Amy LaVere 7:30 p.m. Kathryn's - Greenfish 6:30 p.m. free Kemistry - Reggae Thursday 9 p.m. M Bar - Sippin & Trippin Comedy Show w/DJ Shanomak 8 p.m. free McBs - Karaoke 8 p.m. Ole Tavern - Ladies Night One Block East - College Night w/DVDJ Reign 9 p.m. 18+ Shucker's - Acoustic Crossroads 7:30 p.m. Soul Wired Cafe - Anitra Jay w/ DJ Spre 7 p.m. The Turnrow, Gluckstadt - Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 7 p.m. University Place - College Night CURRENT ISSUE:v12, i45 Flip through issue ... City & County Crudup Says PAC 'Ethical,' Cochran a 'Known Commodity' for Black Voters Politics McDaniel Campaign Finds Enough Illegal Votes to Warrant Challenge City & County 4 More Hate Crime Indictments Handed Down for James Anderson Killing Bryan's Rant A Different Kind of Legacy Sports The Slate All Stories