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Top Stories Arguments set in US lawsuit over Miss. voter rolls A federal judge has scheduled a hearing Thursday in Jackson in a lawsuit filed by a group seeking voter records in Mississippi. More Details » Miss. agency hears feedback on welfare drug tests Civil-liberties groups and advocates for the poor are urging a Mississippi agency to be cautious with a new welfare drug-testing law. More Details » Neighbor charged in Harrion's slaying lived 3 doors down The sister of a man charged in a Jackson woman's slaying says her brother cut the woman's grass. More Details » Scratch-off to win: Phone cards, not lottery tickets Some gas stations are finding ways around the state's gaming laws. More Details » 4 infected with chikungunya in Miss. A mosquito-transmitted disease has infected four people in Mississippi. More Details » No bond for man charged in Harrion murder case A judge denies bond for a man charged in connection with the death of a Jackson woman who was beaten, strangled and shot in the face. More Details » Advertising Local Headlines Man flees, chase ends at police-filled building Arguments set in US lawsuit over Miss. voter rolls Federal inquiries delay BancorpSouth takeovers Miss. agency hears feedback on welfare drug tests Hearing set in Harrison County capital murder case Natchez mayor pushes for film commission Neighbor charged in Harrion's slaying lived 3 doors down Adams County sets hospital sale date More Weather Jackson, MS High:90° f Low: 72° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows Flight 17 passengers remembered Hollywood's highest-paid actors Mug shots: July arrests Immigration in America: A history The history of keeping cool Prince George's 1st year More » Most Recent Videos Grass 'floats' after heavy rain in Alabama Woman ticketed for helping ducks in median Cops buy mattress for man's bedridden wife Brawl erupts in Ukraine parliament over MH17 Need a raise? Now's the time to ask Mideast crisis: Is peace possible? More »
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Latest News City & County Yarber's City Shakeup Targets JRA, Judge Mayor Tony Yarber's city shakeup continues as he has moved to terminate a municipal judge and is likely to appoint several new members to the Jackson Redevelopment Authority. Biz Roundup July Brings New Medical Developments to Jackson UMMC was one of four medical centers in Mississippi to be recognized as "Most Wired" in the study. Others included St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson and North Mississippi Health Services in Tupelo. Person of the Day Derrick Trimble On Sunday, July 25, Jackson lost community fixture Derrick Terrell Trimble, who ran for the Ward 4 Jackson City Council seat in the May 2013 election. Trimble died after a long illness. Art Wednesdays Women At the height of the civil rights era, a group of women of varying races and faiths dared to defy the norms of the time. In the summer of 1964, also known as Freedom Summer, women defied their husbands and ... Food Finding Mississippi in 'Parts Unknown' Recently, Anthony Bourdain, host of "Parts Unknown" on CNN, traveled to the Mississippi Delta to learn about the state's history through food and conversation with local residents. Today's Events The Lucky Town Randall Tasting is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at The Pig & Pint (3139 N. State St.). Lucky Town Brewing Company offers ales on tap with flavors filters called "randalls." The restaurant offers a special menu to complement the flavors. Beers and food for sale; call 326-6070; email info@pigandpint.com; luckytownbrewing.com. Music Listings Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers. Burgers & Blues - Jesse "Guitar" Smith 5:30 p.m. Fenian's - Open Mic Fitzgerald's - Johnny Barranco 4:30 p.m.; Steve Williams 8 p.m. Hal & Mal's - Pub Quiz Kathryn's - Gator Trio 6:30 p.m. Margaritas - John Mora 6 p.m. McBs - Karaoke 8 p.m. The New Main Event - Karaoke w/Shane 7 p.m. Pelican Cove - Jason Turner 6 p.m. The Penguin - RNS Quintet Soul Wired Cafe - "Hole in the Wall" Blues 6 p.m. $5 Underground 119 - Voo Davis 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