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See photos of Michael Jackson through the years In 2010, Jackson filed a wrongful death lawsuit against AEG, the promoter behind Jackson's This Is It tour, for more than $40 billion.

A child born HIV-positive in Mississippi continues to do well and without any sign of the virus in her system.

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Freezing rain is moving into areas of north Mississippi on Friday and state officials were warning motorists to watch for icy roads and bridges.

With hundreds of volunteers and hundreds of families fed, the luncheon once again achieved its goal of reaching out and connecting the community.

Saturday If you want free holiday fun, hit some Christmas parades. Just about every city in the metro area has one, and they're always loads of fun.

The proposed project would be an 185,000 SF Walmart Supercenter located at the southwest corner of Siwell and Terry Roads on a 68-acre site known as Byram Town Center.

Community members and spiritual leaders have a new plan on how to actively curb crime in the city of Jackson.

Due to the recent loss in water pressure from water main repairs, the City of Jackson Water/Sewer Utilities Division issued a precautionary boil water advisory until further notice for the following areas: * Lawrence Road * Fairview Street * Edgewood Street * Crane Blvd. This advisory affects about 105 connections on the City of Jackson ... (more)

The producers of Health Briefs TV are pleased to announce December air dates for Jackson, Mississippi.

The Jackson metro area this week is absorbing the loss of Southwest Airlines - but is getting another popular transportation option.

A 15-year-old girl died Thurday after being shot afternoon near Wingfield High School.

A Harrison County judge has ordered State Auditor Stacey Pickering and the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources to release documents sought by a Gulf Coast newspaper.

It's day two of protest by more than half of the Jackson Public Schools bus drivers.

Pre-Christmas celebrations continue with parades throughout metro Jackson this weekend.

JACKSON, Mississippi - Capitol Resources LLC announces former Mississippi Congressman Chip Pickering moves in-house to manage Capitol Resources' client COMPTEL "We are excited about Chip moving in-house to lead the team at COMPTEL as CEO," commented Capitol Resources managing partner Clare Hester.

JACKSON - Mississippi municipalities, counties and school districts may rethink restrictions they have placed on the open carry of guns in the wake of a new opinion from Attorney General Jim Hood.

The members of the new-generation rock, soul and boogie troupe The Weeks began assimilating their roots-music inspirations while still in their teens.

Art receptions dot the Jackson landscape like white lights in Canton. Here's a roundup of receptions, all on Thursday: new works by Richard Kelso, 5-7 p.m. at Fischer Galleries ; "The Girl with the Butterfly Tattoo," new inspirations and new works, 5-8:30 p.m. at Sanders McNeal Studio and Gallery ; VSA of MS Community Art Group for Adults with ... (more)

THE MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY PATROL PLAYED SANTA TODAY. TROOPERS DONATED MORE THAN 40- THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BATSON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL IN JACKSON.