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Top Stories   Cochran fights to hold off McDaniel to keep Senate seat The long, hard-fought battle between Republican candidates for U.S. Senate, Thad Cochran and Chris McDaniel, will soon come to an end. More Details » New voter ID law seems to go off without a hitch For the first time Tuesday, Mississippi residents were asked to show ID before casting their vote in the primary election. More Details » Mug shots: June arrests Check out mug shots of people who have been arrested in connection with this month's big stories. More Details » Justice Department to investigate Hinds Co. jails The Justice Department says it will investigate whether prisoners at two Hinds County jails are protected from violence committed by other... More Details » Entergy raises Mississippi rates by 5 percent Entergy Corp. customers in Mississippi will pay about 5 percent more over 2014's second half, as the company recoups higher natural gas fuel... More Details » Jackson kicks off pothole blitz The city of Jackson kicks off a Pothole Blitz to fill 1,000 potholes. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   New voter ID law seems to go off without a hitch Cochran fights to hold off McDaniel to keep Senate seat Mug shots: June arrests Adams Co. adopts bidding process for hospital Pike County considers heavy truck road ordinance Justice Department to investigate Hinds Co. jails Entergy raises Mississippi rates by 5 percent Mom booked after child is cut More Weather   Jackson, MS High:88° f Low: 70° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows   Mug shots: June arrests Mississippi sayings Part 2 Bieber behaving badly Best & worst things to buy in June States with the highest minimum wage Ridiculous 911 calls More » Most Recent Videos   Teachers question grade policy Health insurance 101 for new college grads Marino suing NFL over concussions Other soldiers question Bergdahl's disappearance Fugitive suspected of having explosives caught Seattle raises minimum wage to $15 per hour More »
Hot Story   Powerful Quotes by Maya Angelou In remembrance of her legacy, here are some meaningful words from the incomparable Maya Angelou. More Details » Viral Video   Woman accused of leaving infant in car to order drinks at local bar A woman was arrested after being accused of leaving her 2-month-old baby in a car while she tried to order... More Details » Entertainment   Female celebs with big feet Christian Hartmann/Reuters Check out some female celebrities who have some big shoes to fill -- literally. These famous women all have... More Details » u Local   Check out fun summer photos on u local u local: Sjonshadowhill Summer is winding down, show us how you're celebrating the end of summer on u local. More Details »