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Miss. West Nile Cases Up Over 2011The Mississippi Department of Health is reporting 26 new cases of West Nile virus.
Mississippi Still No. 1 in ObesityNearly 35 percent of Mississippi adults are obese.
With A Machete and a Smile: Inside Paul Ryan's Budget ProposalsPaul Ryan traveled a perilous route to political stardom. While other lawmakers nervously whistled past trillion-dollar deficits, fearing to cut popular programs, he waded in with a machete and a smile.
DOJ: State Again Stepping on Kids' RightsOn Aug. 10, the DOJ released a new investigative report that found violations of the constitutional rights of children in Mississippi, this time in Meridian.
Romney Airs New Cut Of Already Debunked Ad, Says He's Not Running on Ryan's BudgetRomney walked a careful line as he campaigned with Ryan, a tea party favorite, by his side in North Carolina and Wisconsin, singling out his running mate's work "to make sure we can save Medicare." But the presidential candidate never …
Obama Barnstorms Iowa, Blames Rep. Ryan for Blocking Farm Bill During DroughtPresident Barack Obama is blaming Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan for blocking a farm bill that could help voters in Iowa and elsewhere cope with a crippling drought, as both candidates campaigned in the important Midwestern battleground.
Jackson Police Say 1-year-old Shot and KilledJackson police say a 1-year-old girl has died after being shot in the head.
10 Local Stories of the WeekFrom saggy pants and red sneakers to young lesbians winning a battle with the state, it was a week of young Mississippians grasping for their rights as Americans.
YouTube Series Targets Military Sexual AssaultFeaturing "Flashdance" star Jennifer Beals and Troian Bellisario, "Lauren" gives a close-up look at the challenges women service members face in trying to find justice after being raped.
AP Factchecks Romney-Ryan's First-Day ClaimsNot all the rhetoric fit neatly with reality or with the record when Romney introduced his Republican vice presidential choice to the nation Saturday.
AP Analysis: By Picking Paul Ryan for V.P., Romney Makes 2012 Election a Clear ChoiceMitt Romney's pick of Rep. Paul Ryan for the Republican presidential ticket brings clarity to the stark election-year choice for voters — the competing Democratic and GOP visions about the size and role of the federal government in Americans' lives.
Romney's Veep Pick, Rep. Paul Ryan, a 'Double-Edged Sword'Even before Wisconsin sent Paul Ryan to Congress, he was meticulously carving a path that seemed to point only upward.
UPDATED: Romney to Announce VP Saturday Morning, AP Confirms It's Tea Party Favorite Paul RyanRepublican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has decided on a running mate and will announce his decision Saturday morning in Norfolk, Va., his campaign said Friday night.
Affordable Care Act's Tax Increases Are Coming: Who Pays?Who gets thumped by higher taxes in President Barack Obama's health care law? The wealthiest 2 percent of Americans will take the biggest hit, starting next year. And the pain will be shared by some who aren't so well off …
Raymond Man Charged with Possession of Child PornA Raymond resident is behind bars following his arrest today for alleged possession of child porn, announced Attorney General Jim Hood.
Democrats Say Their Attacks on Romney Over Taxes - Personal and Policy - Are WorkingDemocrats are growing increasingly confident that a two-pronged tax attack on Republican Mitt Romney — one part policy, one part personal — will help President Barack Obama lure pivotal support from middle class voters.
War on Saggy Pants, Colorful ShoesFor the second time this week, local officials made headlines for their reactions to children's clothing styles.
MHAP Praises Affordable CareWith a few aspects of the 2010 Affordable Care Act taking effect Oct. 1, the Mississippi Health Advocacy Program is working to make sure citizens have access to the best medical care possible.
Feds Searching in Hinds County For 'America's Most Wanted' Murder SuspectAuthorities have searched a house in central Mississippi for a man suspected of fatally stabbing his ex-girlfriend and wounding her adult daughter in Tennessee in 2005.
U.S. Stocks Open Lower On Fresh Worries About Asia's EconomyU.S. stocks opened lower on Wall Street Friday morning following unsettling reports out of China and elsewhere.
Neighbor Arrested in Teen's MurderCedric Ratliff, 25, surrendered today for his involvement in the shooting death of 15-year-old Edward Evans Jr. in July.
Ag Head Unhappy About Same-Sex Reversal, Vows to Pass New LawAg commissioner vows to change the law allowing same-sex couples to have commitment ceremonies on state property.
Ceara Sturgis: Paving the WayCeara Sturgis and Emily Key wanted to hold their commitment ceremony in the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum's Masonic Hall, but were thwarted by the museum's stance of turning down same-sex couples for grounds rentals.
JPS Chief Ready for 'Gameday'When new Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Cedrick Gray put the kibosh on a basketball tournament at Lanier High School in July, some people might have gotten the impression that Gray isn't into sports.
Romney Accuses Obama of False Advertising, Leaves His Own Disputed Ads On the AirMitt Romney on Thursday accused President Barack Obama and his allies of launching personal attacks and perpetuating lies about him in TV ads. The Republican also rolled out a new commercial of his own that questioned Obama's values and accused …
Ag Museum Repeals Anti-Gay PolicyMuseum Agrees to Allow Same-Sex Couples to Hold Commitment Ceremonies.
Bancorp South on North State Street in Fondren Robbed ... UPDATE ... "We're OK."JFP reporters are on the scene. More shortly.
Jackson Crime StatsMajor crimes in Jackson are down 20 percent from last week.
Tupelo Elvis Fest Posts $68,000 Profit The King can still turn a profit.
Oxford's Downtown Inn to Be Demolished, Replaced The owners of the Downtown Inn in Oxford say it will be demolished after football season and replaced with new hotel.