Wednesday, July 30 2014 3:29 PM EDT2014-07-30 19:29:15 GMT
42-year-old Timothy Burns was indicted on 2 counts of capital murder, rape and 3rd degree arson for the 2013 murders of a Copiah County family. His arraignment has been set for Friday. The bodies ofMore >>
The bodies of 30-year-old Atira Hughes Smith, her 7-year-old son Jaidon Hill and Hughes' husband, 34-year-old Laterry Smith were found inside an abandoned house off of Shelby Road in November 2013.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:21 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:21:10 GMT
Dive teams and other rescue units are searching for a missing swimmer near the lower lake section of the Reservoir. Our crew arrived to the scene shortly after, at around 11 Tuesday night. AccordingMore >>
Police have identified the man as 53-year-old John Gregory Kassel of Madison. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:07 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:07:39 GMT
Republicans are ready to muscle legislation through the House authorizing an election-year lawsuit against President Barack Obama that accuses him of exceeding his powers in enforcing his health care law.More >>
A sharply divided House approved a Republican plan Wednesday to launch a campaign-season lawsuit against President Barack Obama, accusing him of exceeding the bounds of his constitutional authority. Obama and other...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:50 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:50:49 GMT
Eager to begin a monthlong break, Congress leavened its customary heavy partisanship on Wednesday with a pinch of compromise, advancing legislation to repair the deeply troubled Department of Veterans Affairs.More >>
Eager to begin a monthlong break, Congress leavened its customary heavy partisanship on Wednesday with a pinch of compromise, advancing legislation to repair the deeply troubled Department of Veterans Affairs and working...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:43 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:43:54 GMT
Pointing the finger at Republicans for Congressional inaction, President Barack Obama accused them of posturing and doing everything they can to stymie economic growth.More >>
Pointing the finger at Republicans for Congressional inaction, President Barack Obama accused them of posturing and doing everything they can to stymie economic growth because they are not happy he is president. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:24 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:24:51 GMT
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Doug O'Neal has been released, but not pardoned. That means his rights as a citizen are still limited and will remain that way until he and his advocates go through several steps. By granting him paroleMore >>
Doug O'Neal has been released, but not pardoned. That means his rights as a citizen are still limited and will remain that way until he and his advocates go through several steps. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:18 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:18:36 GMT
With a new Veterans Affairs secretary in place and an August recess looming, Congress is moving quickly to approve a compromise bill to refurbish the VA and improve veterans' health care.More >>
The House overwhelmingly approved a landmark bill Wednesday to help veterans avoid long waits for health care that have plagued the Veterans Affairs Department for years.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:09 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:09:01 GMT
Officials tell The Associated Press that a nonpartisan investigative report concludes that management failures by the Obama administration set the stage for the computer problems that paralyzed the HealthCare.gov...More >>
Management failures by the Obama administration set the stage for computer woes that paralyzed the president's new health care program last fall, nonpartisan investigators said in a report released Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:49 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:49:54 GMT
Brandon Police would like your help in identifying an auto burglary suspect. The man in the attached picture is wanted in connection with forced entry auto burglaries that occurred Saturday, July 26,More >>
Brandon Police would like your help in identifying an auto burglary suspect. The man in the attached picture is wanted in connection with forced entry auto burglaries that occurred Saturday, July 26, at Shiloh Park.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 1:15 PM EDT2014-07-30 17:15:59 GMT
Dan Collins, of KIKN 100.5 in Sioux Falls, heard that the Walmart Great Value brand ice cream sandwiches won't melt in the sun. So, he put it to the test.More >>
Dan Collins, of KIKN 100.5 in Sioux Falls, heard that the Walmart Great Value brand ice cream sandwiches won't melt in the sun. So, he put it to the test.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:54 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:54:57 GMT
Source: Mississippi Senate
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016. Ward made the announcement at the Neshoba County Fair on Wednesday morning. After serving fiverMore >>
Senator Giles Ward, R-Louisville, announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election after his current term ends in January of 2016.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:53 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:53:21 GMT
Source: Spencer Smith
A car went up in flames on Tuesday night on Interstate 55 in the southbound lanes at the Woodrow Wilson exit. Jackson firefighters and other emergency crews responded to the scene. The flames causedMore >>
A car went up in flames on Tuesday night on Interstate 55 in the southbound lanes at the Woodrow Wilson exit.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:38 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:38:00 GMT
The Byram Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect that burglarized the kitchen area of the Holiday Inn Express in Byram. At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video showsMore >>
At about 5 pm on Monday, surveillance video shows an unidentified black male exiting a side door of the hotel with a garbage can and plastic bag believed to be filled with stolen miscellaneous food items.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 10:54 AM EDT2014-07-30 14:54:00 GMT
It may be a man's world, but when it comes to shoes, women will walk all over you. Open toe, peep toe, sling backs, ballet flats -- just to name a few. One style that seems to be taking the shoe fashionMore >>
Open toe, peep toe, sling backs, ballet flats -- just to name a few. One style that seems to be taking the shoe fashion industry by storm are stilettos.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:53 AM EDT2014-07-30 10:53:08 GMT
Walmart's new approach for making shopping more convenient is about to make its South Mississippi debut. This Fall, Walmart will open two new stores called neighborhood markets.More >>
Walmart's new approach for making shopping more convenient is about to make its South Mississippi debut. This fall, Walmart will open two new stores called neighborhood markets. This is a dramatic change for a company who for many years was known for its massive supercenters.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:53 AM EDT2014-07-30 10:53:07 GMT
A surveillance picture shown on WLOX News and WLOX.com Monday night, and surveillance video posted on Facebook by a car burglary victim helped D'Iberville Police find an alleged burglar.More >>
A surveillance picture shown on WLOX News and WLOX.com Monday night, and surveillance video posted on Facebook by a car burglary victim helped D'Iberville Police find an alleged burglar. A day after airing that photo, and reading Facebook posts, police realized their suspect was in Jackson County. With the help of Jackson County deputies, they arrested John Edward Dennis on a charge of burglary of an automobile. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:21 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:21:47 GMT
A Henderson County judge ruled Tuesday there was enough evidence to send a case against a man believed to have a video of Holly Bobo to the grand jury.More >>
A Henderson County judge ruled Tuesday there was enough evidence to send a case against a man believed to have a video of Holly Bobo to the grand jury.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:19 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:19:44 GMT
The Vicksburg Post is reporting that after more than 130 years, Chamberlain Hunt Academy is closing it's doors. Declining enrollment was cited as the main factor for the school's closing.According to theMore >>
The Vicksburg Post is reporting that after more than 130 years, Chamberlain Hunt Academy is closing it's doors. Declining enrollment was cited as the main factor for the school's closing.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 8:09 PM EDT2014-07-30 00:09:34 GMT
Sunday, a tornado swept through the Rock Springs area of Kingsport leaving significant damage. Perhaps, the most extreme damage was found at 1912 Rock Springs Road where a home was almost destroyed. More >>
Sunday, a tornado swept through the Rock Springs area of Kingsport leaving significant damage. Perhaps, the most extreme damage was found at 1912 Rock Springs Road where a home was almost destroyed. More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 6:50 PM EDT2014-07-29 22:50:51 GMT
I've lost count of how many police chiefs Jackson has had in recent history. There is no question that the Chief of Police is a critically important position in fighting crime in Jackson, but we haveMore >>
There is no question that the Chief of Police is a critically important position in fighting crime in Jackson, but we have to be realistic. Crimes will not stop with the appointment of a new police chief.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:57 PM EDT2014-07-30 16:57:43 GMT
Lady Gaga trades in trendy for classic, a look at the highest paid country stars and one newcomer goes from Vine to viral practically overnight in Your Week in Music.
Lady Gaga trades in trendy for classic, a look at the highest paid country stars and one newcomer goes from Vine to viral practically overnight in Your Week in Music.
Wednesday, July 30 2014 8:00 AM EDT2014-07-30 12:00:24 GMT
Good morning! You might need to check the calendar after you check the thermometer- it is indeed July 30th. However, with wake-up temps in the upper 50s and low 60s, it feels more like October 24th! We'reMore >>
Everyone set new record low temperatures this morning! Read on to see how that will impact the rest of your Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:40 AM EDT2014-07-30 04:40:16 GMT
On Monday night, Central Mississippi Firearms, located on Highway 35 north, was burglarized. The owner of the business says that dozens of firearms were stolen valued at more than $10,000. AccordingMore >>
Dozens of stolen weapons taken from a Kosciusko firearms dealer are now in the hands of criminals. The suspects got away with more than $10,000.00 in firearms.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 11:47 PM EDT2014-07-30 03:47:14 GMT
(WMC) - The groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel, named The Guest House at Elvis' longtime home Graceland, is set for August 14. The Guest House is said to include 450 rooms, meeting and special eventsMore >>
The groundbreaking ceremony for a new hotel, named The Guest House at Elvis' longtime home Graceland, is set for August 14.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 11:18 PM EDT2014-07-30 03:18:24 GMT
The state of MS will seek a hearing before the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals following a decision by a three-judge panel, declaring a law unconstitutional that would require physicians at the state'sMore >>
The state of MS will seek a hearing before the full 5th Circuit Court of Appeals following a decision by a three-judge panel, declaring a law unconstitutional that would require physicians at the state's only abortion clinic to obtain admitting privileges at a local hospital.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 7:18 PM EDT2014-07-29 23:18:52 GMT
A new Associated Press-GfK poll finds two-thirds of Americans now say illegal immigration is a serious problem for the country, a figure that's up 14 points since May.More >>
For nearly two months, images of immigrant children who have crossed the border without a parent, only to wind up in concrete holding cells once in the United States, have tugged at heartstrings. Yet most Americans now say...More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 5:14 PM EDT2014-07-29 21:14:46 GMT
Adams County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a break in overnight at the Ernst Pharmacy, on Highland Boulevard, in Natchez.Deputies were called to the pharmacy to investigate some suspicious activity.More >>
Adams County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a break in overnight at the Ernst Pharmacy, on Highland Boulevard, in Natchez.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 4:01 PM EDT2014-07-29 20:01:14 GMT
The tire tracks are still visible in the grass. Some time on Sunday afternoon, someone drove onto a Catholic Charities property in Jackson, ripped two out of three air conditioning units off of their concreteMore >>
Someone stole two out of three air conditioning units from a Catholic Charities property over the weekend.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 3:24 PM EDT2014-07-29 19:24:58 GMT
According to the Mississippi Business Journal, Allegiant Air would give Jackson two direct flights a day to Orlando under an agreement approved Monday by the Jackson Municipal Airport Authority and contingentMore >>
The flights offered by the airline would land at Orlando/Sanford International, which is a small airport in Sanford.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 2:35 PM EDT2014-07-29 18:35:19 GMT
A mother told police about "inappropriate text messages" between her 17-year-old daughter and 39-year-old Stephanie Adams, who teaches at Adams County Christian School. More >>
A mother told police about "inappropriate text messages" between her 17-year-old daughter and 39-year-old Stephanie Adams, who teaches at Adams County Christian School.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:16 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:16:20 GMT
The quiet summer campus of UCLA found itself suddenly steeped in water and chaos after a major water pipe burst and spewed some eight million gallons, stranding people in parking garages and flooding the...More >>
Authorities say a pipe break that flooded UCLA's famed Pauley Pavilion has now released 20 million gallons of water and continues to gush.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:08 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:08:56 GMT
The assistant to the wealthy businessman at the center of the corruption case against ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell has testified about arranging trips for the former first family.More >>
Curing his wife's thyroid disease. Connections in the high-end fashion world. Learjet flights for politicians.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 7:08 PM EDT2014-07-30 23:08:53 GMT
Racing against time, members of a Japanese organization are combing a New York military museum's World War II records for information they hope will lead to the graves of American servicemen still listed as...More >>
A Japanese group is combing a New York military museum's World War II records for information it hopes will lead to the graves of Americans still listed as missing in action on the Pacific island of Saipan.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:56 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:56:45 GMT
A new federal report says that along much of America's coasts, the type of flooding that is more annoying than dangerous has jumped more than fivefold in the last 50 years.More >>
Along much of America's coasts, the type of flooding that is more annoying than dangerous has jumped more than fivefold in the last 50 years, the federal government reported Monday.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:10 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:10:51 GMT
Officials tell The Associated Press that a nonpartisan investigative report concludes that management failures by the Obama administration set the stage for the computer problems that paralyzed the HealthCare.gov...More >>
Management failures by the Obama administration set the stage for computer woes that paralyzed the president's new health care program last fall, nonpartisan investigators said in a report released Wednesday.More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 6:37 PM EDT2014-07-30 22:37:30 GMT
His paintings made news worldwide, but it turns out that former President George W. Bush has been working on another, highly personal project since leaving the White House: He has quietly completed a biography of...More >>
His paintings made news worldwide, but it turns out that former President George W. Bush has been working on another, highly personal project since leaving the White House: He has quietly completed a biography of his...More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 4:38 PM EDT2014-07-30 20:38:22 GMT
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura says he has mixed emotions about winning his defamation lawsuit in U.S. District Court.More >>
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura got the legal vindication he craved when a jury agreed he had been defamed in slain military sniper Chris Kyle's autobiography.More >>
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air and Jackson airport officials are awaiting federal approval of two direct flights a week to and from Orlando, Florida.More >>
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air and Jackson airport officials are awaiting federal approval of two direct flights a week to and from Orlando, Florida.More >>
Mississippi Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves is talking up his conservative credentials at the Neshoba County Fair, telling hundreds gathered there that he has worked to limit debt and balance the state budget. Reeves is expected to...More >>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation highlighted some of "the nation's greatest treasures" since 1988. Check out the National Trust's list of the country's most historic and endangered places.More >>
The National Trust for Historic Preservation highlighted some of "the nation's greatest treasures" since 1988. Check out the National Trust's list of the country's most historic and endangered places.More >>
Every Friday, chef Julie Levanway joins The Morning Team to cook up a delicious meal "Fresh from the Flame." After you see her latest creation on the air, this is the place to get the recipe.More >>
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Although more than 8 million people signed up for healthcare through exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act, the debate continues in Washington over funding.More >>
Although more than 8 million people signed up for healthcare through exchanges set up through the Affordable Care Act, the debate continues in Washington over funding. More >>
Wednesday, July 30 2014 12:14 AM EDT2014-07-30 04:14:21 GMT
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana - 3,700 square feet with crystal chandeliers, four poster beds and stained glass. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana - 3,700 square feet with crystal chandeliers, four poster beds and stained glass. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 10:39 PM EDT2014-07-30 02:39:46 GMT
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves report that because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep South, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee.More >>
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves report that because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep South, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee.More >>
Tuesday, July 29 2014 11:33 PM EDT2014-07-30 03:33:10 GMT
After 50 years under lock and key, the steamy love letters of President Warren G. Harding and his mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips, were released on Tuesday. More >>
After 50 years under lock and key, the steamy love letters of President Warren G. Harding and his mistress, Carrie Fulton Phillips, were released on Tuesday. More >>
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty.More >>
Our destination was a Victorian home in the quiet town of Mitchell, Indiana. No one lives in the stately home now, but the residence is never empty. More >>
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves reports because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep south, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee. (07/29/14)
Law enforcement and rescuers of sex slaves reports because of a saturation of human trafficking in the deep south, more human traffickers are bringing young girls to Middle Tennessee. (07/29/14)
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