3 PM UPDATE JACKSON MS LOCAL NEWS

3pm Update

Top Stories   Jackson avoids $600,000 jury award A federal judge tossed out a September court ruling stemming from a 2012 lawsuit that forced the city of Jackson to pay a developer $600,000... More Details » Warnings issued ahead of hard freeze State emergency leaders are warning Mississippi residents to stay safe during the extreme cold. More Details » Mississippi lawmakers begin 3-month session The Mississippi Legislature has started its 2015 session. More Details » 'Kenny' the pit bull may be ready for adoption in a few months A pit bull left for dead in a ditch is on pace for a speedy recovery. More Details » Flu widespread, intense, health officials say The flu is widespread in 43 states, including Mississippi. More Details »   Advertising   Local Headlines   Flu widespread, intense, health officials say Jackson avoids $600,000 jury award GOP congressman Nunnelee hospitalized in Tupelo Warnings issued ahead of hard freeze Trial of former Harrison County utility boss set for Feb. 23 Lowndes Co. to ask Legislature to approve $3K payment Mississippi lawmakers begin 3-month session 'Kenny' the pit bull may be ready for adoption in a few months More Weather   Jackson, MS High:54° f Low: 30° f Full Forecast >> View Large Videocast Alerts (6) Closings (0)		Most Recent Slideshows   Mug shots: January arrests What to wear, do in freezing weather Meet Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2015 10 exciting attractions opening in 2015 Look back: Midterm election highlights On this day: January 6 More » Most Recent Videos   Are you ready for a weather emergency? Tuesday morning weather webcast Tuesday Morning Webcast New legislative session begins Tuesday Illinois community grieves over deaths; helps survivor Church school principal pleads guilty to molestation More »
Hot Story   Amazing photos shared by you in 2014 You've shared thousands of great photos this year, check out a small portion of these amazing photos in... More Details » Viral Video   Buzzards swarm house in Mississippi In Brandon, buzzards are swarming one man's house. More Details » Entertainment   Celebrities who have run marathons Alex Trautwig/Getty Images You may have always wanted to put yourself in your favorite celeb's shoes, but how about his or her... More Details » u Local   Check out fun summer photos on u local u local: Markus4208 Summer is here! Show us how you're celebrating summer on u local. More Details »