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Top Stories   U.S. appeals panel strikes down Miss. abortion law A federal appeals court panel rules that a Mississippi law that would close the state's only abortion clinic is unconstitutional. More Details » YouTube/Kosyonline Surveillance video shows gun store burglary A gun store burglary is caught on video, Kosciusko police say More Details » The Yazoo Herald Fire destroys historic homes in Yazoo City A fire spreads from one historic home in Yazoo City to another next door. More Details » Natchez teacher arrested on sex charge A first-grade teacher at a private school in Natchez has been arrested, police say. More Details » Pool Christie to make stop in Mississippi New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will be swinging through the south as part of another jam-packed month of travel boosting Republican candidates. More Details » MHP Truck overturns, spilling asphalt onto highway A dump truck overturns on Mississippi 28 near Georgetown spilling asphalt onto the highway. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   Surveillance video shows gun store burglary U.S. appeals panel strikes down Miss. abortion law Fire destroys historic homes in Yazoo City Natchez teacher arrested on sex charge Christie to make stop in Mississippi Sojourner faces loss of pay over late report Shreveport to Vicksburg Amtrak study finally under way Truck overturns, spilling asphalt onto highway More Weather   Jackson, MS High:88° f Low: 61° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (0) Closings ()		Most Recent Slideshows   Mug shots: July arrests What to know: Ebola Home prices: A tale of 20 cities Airlines charging the highest fees 20 scariest states in America On this day: July 29 More » Most Recent Videos   Ultra HD TVs: Are they worth it? Man drives dog cross-country for surgery Abortion protest held outside JPD Vets fight to get Iraqi translator to US Hopes dim for Gaza cease-fire Tornadoes seen in 2 Colo. cities More »
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Latest News Personhood 5th Circuit: Mississippi's Only Abortion Clinic Stays Open The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down a Mississippi law that would have required the state's only abortion clinic to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital for its OB/GYNs. LGBT Pro-LGBT Group Targets South, Names Rob Hill Director Fifty-seven percent of LGBT people living in Mississippi have called the Magnolia State home for more than 20 years, yet they receive no protection against discrimination in employment or housing or against hate crimes. Biz Roundup Wine Spectator Honors Local Restaurants, Two Franchises Open Recently, Wine Spectator honored a number of restaurants in Mississippi with its 2014 Restaurant Awards, which highlight the eateries around the globe that offer the best wine selections. Person of the Day Margaret Walker Alexander Poet and writer Margaret Walker Alexander contributed four volumes of poetry, a biography and numerous essays to the literary world. Cover Leader of the PAC Bishop Ronnie Crudup says federal law does not require his political action committee to reveal more donor and expenditure information until Oct. 15, 2014. So, he's not going to. Today's Events Brian Jones performs at 6:30 p.m., at Underground 119 (119 South President St.). The CME Records artist performs his original alternative-rock songs. Free; call 601-352-2322; reverbnation.com/brianjonesrocks. ... The Right Way to Start a Nonprofit seminar is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mississippi Center for Nonprofits (201 W. Capitol St., Suite 700). Learn the legal and practical steps to organize and secure government approval to operate as a tax-exempt organization. Includes guidebook. Registration required. $139; call 601-968-0061; msnonprofits.org. 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.; Larry Brewer & Doug Hurd 8 p.m. Hal & Mal's - Pub Quiz Kathryn's - Barry Leach 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. The Penguin - RNS Quintet Underground 119 - Brian Jones 6:30 p.m. free The Yellow Scarf - Scott Albert Johnson & Chalmers Davis 8 p.m. $15 advance $20 door yellowscarf-jackson.net 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