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Top Stories   Miss. has 1 new cases of mosquito-borne virus The Mississippi State Department of Health is confirming one new human case of chikungunya virus More Details » Coroner: Infant dies in co-sleeping accident The Hinds County coroner says a 2-month-old baby sleeping with a parent dies in a co-sleeping accident. More Details » City to host back to school giveaway, celebration The city of Jackson will host its annual Back to School Celebration and Giveaway on Aug. 9. More Details » New baseball stadium could be in the cards for Jackson A proposed minor league baseball park has some saying Jackson could score an economic home run. More Details » Explosion kills 1 at Moss Point plant An explosion at the Omega Protein plant in Moss Point kills one and injures three. More Details » Mug shots: July arrests Check out mug shots of people who have been arrested in connection with this month's big stories. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   City to host back to school giveaway, celebration Miss. has 1 new cases of mosquito-borne virus 2nd ex-Oak Grove fireman pleads guilty to arson Coroner: Infant dies in co-sleeping accident New baseball stadium could be in the cards for Jackson 5 rescued; cabin cruiser burns off Mississippi coast Explosion kills 1 at Moss Point plant Natchez CVB working on 'Get On Up' movie tour map More Weather   Jackson, MS High:90° f Low: 65° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (1) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows   'The Hollars' films in Canton Same-sex marriage by state World War I: A look back 100 years later What is an IPO? Stars walk red carpet at 'Get On Up' premiere Mug shots: July arrests More » Most Recent Videos   6-year-old shames bike thieves Hopes dim for a Mideast cease-fire Sneak peek: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1' Can Malaysia Airlines survive? MMA-trained clerk fights off robbers Lightning surprises beachgoers, kills 1 More »
Hot Story   Things a burglar won't tell you Some things you do (or don't do) might make your house an easy target for a burglar. Check out these... More Details » Viral Video   Massive food truck explosion injures 12 Incredible video from Philadelphia shows a food truck exploding into a ball of flames as flying debris... More Details » Entertainment   Where are 'Full House' stars today? Warner Bros. Television Lori Loughlin, better known to "Full House" fans as "Aunt Becky," celebrates her 50th birthday on Monday.... More Details » u Local   Check out fun summer photos on u local u local: mobile Summer is here! Show us how you're celebrating summer on u local. More Details »
Latest News Justice DA Plans to Retry Michelle Byrom Months after the Mississippi Supreme Court reversed Michelle Byrom's death sentence, Byrom is finally off death row and back in the custody of Tishomingo County. Business Dollar Tree Steps Up Fight, Buys Family Dollar Dollar Tree said Monday it is buying rival discounter Family Dollar for $8.5 billion, significantly broadening its reach as it looks to fend off Wal-Mart, which has been stepping up its courtship of lower-income customers. Person of the Day Derrick Simmons Mississippi State Sen. Derrick T. Simmons received the 2014 Award for Leadership in Juvenile Justice Reform at the 12th annual forum for the National Juvenile Justice Network, in conjunction with the Southern Poverty Law Center. Style Juice Me Juicing is a great way to get your fruits and veggies in, and also have a delicious drink. Food Becoming Paleo If you've never heard of Paleo, the idea is to eat more like our Paleolithic ancestorsno processed foods, no dairy, no grains. Today's Events The Jackson Music Awards begin at 6 p.m. at the Marriott Hotel Downtown (200 E. Amite St.). Rob J. and Alice Marie host the ceremony. Nominees include performers Val McKnight, Bobby Rush and Mike Rob, and represent 32 musical categories. $20 general admission, $30 reserved; call 601-981-4035; jmaainc.com. Music Listings Click here for venue addresses and phone numbers. Burgers & Blues - Karaoke Capitol Grill - Open Mic (Prize for Best Original Song) 9 p.m. Fitzgerald's - Hunter Gibson & Rick Moreira 8 p.m. Hal and Mal's - Central MS Blues Society (rest) 7 p.m. Julep - Joey Plunkett 7:30 p.m. Kathryn's - Joseph LaSalla 6:30 p.m. Kemistry - Salsa Mondays 8 p.m. Last Call Sports Grill - I Love Mondays w/DJ Spoon $3 after 9:30 p.m. Martin's - Open Mic Free Jam Ole Tavern - Pub Quiz One Block East - Comedy Night Club 7 p.m. University Place - Karaoke CURRENT ISSUE:v12, i46 Flip through issue ... City & County Lawsuit: JPD Has Long Harassed Pro-Life Groups Gig Queso Hombre Bryan's Rant Aint Got a Kluwe Sports The Slate Film An Enemy Like You All Stories