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JPD Vehicle Ticketed For Parking In Handicapped Space

A WAPT News crew spots a Jackson Police Department vehicle that is parked in a handicapped space.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:10:47 CDT

Itawamba Co. Prom Fight Takes National Stage

Constance McMillen, a lesbian student who is fighting to take her girlfriend to the prom in Itawamba County, will share her story on "Ellen" Friday at 11 a.m. on 16 WAPT.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:49:18 CDT

Keifer's Gyro Featured As 'The Best Thing I Ever Ate'

Keifer’s will be featured in an upcoming episode of the Food Network’s “The Best Thing I Ever Ate.”

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:50:44 CDT

View, Share Photos Of Mal's St. Paddy's Parade

Published: Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:54:11 CDT

Pa. Couple Thinks Aruba Photo Shows Human Remains

A Pennsylvania man says he has a gut feeling that an underwater snapshot his wife took off the coast of Aruba reveals the remains of Natalee Holloway.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:55:44 CDT

Columbus Teen Dies In House Fire

Damien Harris, 18, dies in a house fire in Columbus.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:49:07 CDT

Miss. DHS Sets 1-Day Furlough For Employees

The stateÂ’s budget shortfall forces the Mississippi Department of Human Services to furlough employees one day next month.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:49 CDT

2nd West Nile Human Case Reported

The stateÂ’s second case this year of West Nile virus is reported in Winston County, state health officials say.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:02:43 CDT

Inmate Escapes From Warren County Jail

The Vicksburg Police Department and Warren County Sheriff's Office are looking for an escaped inmate.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:51:27 CDT

Hood Wants New Trial Order Delayed

Attorney General Jim Hood says he will appeal a federal judge's order overturning the convictions of a north Mississippi couple who were sent to prison for embezzlement.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:19:43 CDT

Picayune Soldier Dies

Family members say a Picayune, Miss., soldier has died while visiting friends in Mandeville, La.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:11:08 CDT

Tenn. Medical Examiner Faces Drug Charges In Miss.

Tennessee Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Bruce Levy is facing drug charges after his arrest Tuesday in Madison County, according to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:21:33 CDT

State Provides $60K To Restore Scranton Museum

A $60,000 state grant will allow restoration of the Scranton Museum, a 1970s shrimp boat damaged by Hurricane Georges in 1998.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:11:30 CDT

Tupelo Park Tiger Dies

Sal, a Bengal tiger at Buffalo Park and Zoo in Tupelo, has been euthanized after lengthy illness.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:02:27 CDT

Oxford Aldermen Going For Google's Goods

If Google wants to bring the Internet to everyone in a community, the city of Oxford would like to roll out the welcome mat for them.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:52:24 CDT

Bank Manager Accused Of $2 Million Embezzlement

Officials say a former Hancock Bank branch operations manager conspired with other employees to embezzle more than $2 million.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:46:04 CDT

White Scores 27 As Ole Miss Tops Troy 84-65 In NIT

Ole Miss defeats Troy 84-65 to advance to the NIT second round.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:34:21 CDT

MDOT Posting New Signs On Bridges

MDOT says new weight limit signs will be posted on bridges across the state Thursday.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:21:11 CDT