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Madison County Engineer Raises Red Flags For Mayor

Madison Mayor Mary Hawkins-Butler says a six-month investigation into expenses by a long-time contracted engineer has raised red flags.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:23:44 CDT

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 18:38:35 CDT

McMillen To Appear On 'Ellen' Friday

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: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:05:38 CDT

Jesse James Apologizes To Bullock, Kids

Jesse James says he's sorry for the pain and embarrassment he's caused his wife Sandra Bullock and his three children from previous relationships.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:10:11 CDT

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

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

Best Thing I Ever Ate: Keifer's Gyro, Mayflower's Comeback Dressing

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

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:41:42 CDT

$2.5M In Transit Funds Headed To Natchez

The city of Natchez will use $2.5 million in state and federal funds to develop a hub facility for public and private transportation providers from nine Mississippi counties.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:08:07 CDT

Firefighter: Noose Found In Living Quarters

A Moss Point firefighter says he found a “hangman’s noose” in his living quarters at the Fire Department.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:52:35 CDT

Police Investigate Jackson Shooting

Jackson police are investigating a shooting that left a 17-year-old hospitalized.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:42:57 CDT

JPD Recovers $40,000 Worth Of Stolen Merchandise

A tip leads Jackson police to a storage facility where they say they found $40,000 worth of stolen merchandise.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:29:55 CDT

Jackson Teens Wanted In Connection With After-School Beating

Jackson police arrest one middle school student and are searching for two more teens in connection with a beating that left a boy unconscious.

Published: Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:27:19 CDT

Congressman: Auctioned Trailers Could Hurt Market

Attorney General Eric Holder has been asked to block the distribution of tens of thousands of FEMA trailer units sold through government auctions.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:56:56 CDT

Colleges Eyeing Room-And-Board Increases

The state College Board has asked the leaders of Mississippi's eight public universities to resubmit their proposals for room and board increases, saying the initial figures were too low.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:52:37 CDT

State Universities To Raise Room, Board Fees Again

The state's public universities have until next month to present new proposals for room and board increases.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:43:36 CDT

Mal's St. Paddy's Parade Boon For Downtown Businesses

Hal & MalÂ’s isnÂ’t the only business to benefit from the St. PaddyÂ’s Parade.

Published: Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:12:28 CDT