3PM UPDATE JACKSON MS LOCAL NEWS

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Top Stories   Man killed in shootout with car thief A 31-year-old man dies after exchanging gunfire with a man authorities say was trying to break into his car. More Details » Ole Miss prepares for big game University of Mississippi Vice Chancelor Larry Sparks talks about what is being done to prepare the campus for Saturday's game against Alabama. More Details » Group seeks ballot initiative to legalize pot in Miss. A group has filed a petition seeking a ballot initiative to legalize marijuana in Mississippi. More Details » Vandal slashes tires, leaves strange note Several residents at a Jackson retirement community discovered the tires on their cars had been slashed. More Details » Pictures: See what's on the menu at Mississippi State Fair A deep fried beer battered burger is just one of the many offerings at this year's Mississippi State Fair. More Details » 18-wheeler fire causes delays on I-220 An early-morning 18-wheeler fire shut down a portion of Interstate 220 in Ridgeland. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   Group seeks ballot initiative to legalize pot in Miss. Man killed in shootout with car thief City turns pink to spread word about breast cancer Miss. court reinstates capital murder appeal Investigation underway in apparent jail suicide Vandal slashes tires, leaves strange note Grand jury to review armed bank robbery case Child dies in apartment fire, others injured More Weather   Jackson, MS High:85° f Low: 70° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings (0)		Most Recent Slideshows   What to know: Enterovirus 21 things to love about fall Lots on the menu at this year's Miss. State Fair Common myths about Ebola What to know: Ebola Hong Kong protesters jam city streets More » Most Recent Videos   Ole Miss prepares for big game Pa. trooper killed during training exercise Shoppers react to California's plastic bag ban Dog rescued after being stuck in hot tar New app ensures you're having consensual sex Wednesday morning weather webcast More »
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