County officials plan to sell the Natchez Regional Medical Center between $30 million to $45 million to a private, multi-system health care service. More

Javier Arenas ran back a punt 80 yards for one touchdown and set up a score with another long return, helping No. 1 Alabama roll to a 32-7 win over Mississippi State on Saturday night. More

Darius Bolela ran for 147 yards and a touchdown, and Marcus Benard recovered a fumble in the end zone as Jackson State claimed its second straight Southwest Athletic Conference East title with a 37-21 victory over Alabama A&M on Saturday. More

Dozens of gay rights advocates in Jackson protest California vote to ban gay marriage. More

Jevan Snead accounted for five total touchdowns and Ole Miss overpowered the visiting Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in a 59-0 victory Saturday afternoon at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. More

Hundreds of people pounded the pavement Saturday to honor the life of slain Jackson State University student Latasha Norman, marking one year since she went missing from the campus and was found stabbed to death weeks later in woods in north Jackson. More

Pearl's four fumbles, including one in overtime and an interception proved to be the difference in a 10-7 overtime loss to Lafayette County. More

NW Rankin led 16-13 at the half over the Golden Wave of Tupelo. It would take overtime, but the Cougars held on to defeat Tupelo 19-16. More

The Franklin County Bulldogs defeated the Hazlehurst Indians 35-20 Friday night. Quarterback Jamie Collins had three rushing touchdowns and one passing. Hazlehurst scored quickly going up 8-0 early in the first quarter behind a Cornelius Crump 51 run. More

It was not their most impressive performance of the season, but Madison Central survives against Southaven 14-9. More

Thanks to a 28-0 first half lead, Jackson Prep cruises to a 35-14 win over MRA, capturing their third straight state title. More

City launches marketing campaign to lure residents to shop locally. More

The struggling economy is putting a bitter taste in the mouths of some Mississippi restaurant owners. With food prices up and fewer people eating out, restaurants are being forced to cut jobs, hours. More

Attorney Katherine Pugh has handled thousands of JPD records related to the federal case of Jackson Mayor Frank Melton. She's off the city's payroll, and now her former boss is being asked to appear in court and bring documents related to Pugh's "termination." More

After falling short of a state title by just three points last season, Washington School eased their pain from that loss Friday with a 26-7 championship victory over Magnolia Heights. More

If you happen to ride down Harding Street in Belhaven, expect the unexpected. A large pothole capable of jarring loose hubcaps has area commuters upset. One local man has tried to warn driver of the hole by placing a barrel in the hole. More

Local people tell FOX 40 News it's cheaper to pull-a-part than to pay someone for a part and to fix their cars. FOX 40 News crunched the numbers and pull-a-part can keep you from pulling more money out of your wallet. More

Pain at the pump is turning to change at the pump as gas prices in Mississippi dip below $2 a gallon, but lower gas prices mean big profit losses for locally owned and operated gas stations like Sheriff's 66 on Terry Road in Jackson. More

The Brandon Bulldogs remain unbeaten at 5-0 after a 57-37 win over the Arrows of Clinton Thursday night. Dandy Dozen honoree Tyler Adams was just too much down low for Clinton as he electrified the road crowd with several dunks on the night. More

The Lanier boy's basketball team continues their hot start with a 71-49 victory at Forest Hill Thursday night. More

FOX 40 News spoke with a national oil watchdog group and shared its findings with Jackson drivers. The group expects prices won't be low for long. More

The Lady Mustangs of Murrah and the Lady Bulldogs of Lanier squared off in a battle of unbeatens Tuesday night. It would take overtime, but the Lady Mustangs prevailed 57-53. More

Lanier rode a 21-10 first quarter lead to a 63-56 victory over Murrah Tuesday night. Despite Murrah's Dundrecous Nelson scoring 23 points, the Mustangs' record slips to 2-2 on the year. More

Consultant dispels rumors that in tough economy, it's hard to refinance your home. More

The Wingfield boy's basketball team used a big 3rd quarter to get past Canton Tuesday night 75-64. More

New effort aims to raise awareness of seat belt use among teens. The statistics are staggering and teens admit it's a wake up call. More

Callaway fell behind Jim Hill late in their game Tuesday, but the Chargers scored the final eight points to survive 73-66. More

As the economy continues in a downward spiral, more people are turning to booze for comfort. Business is booming at Forget Me Not Discount Liquor store in Jackson, according to owner Kenny Allen. More

Jackson Police are investigating a bank robbery this morning. The DHS Credit Union at 767 North President Street was the scene of the crime. More

The Jackson Prep Patriots are one win away from winning their third straight MPSA AAA Division Championship. The Patriots beat Jackson Prep 21-7 last Friday to earn a trip to the title game. Prep's only loss this season was a 31-26 loss to Newton County. More

Thousands of veterans were honored today around world. FOX 40 News spoke with veterans at an annual Veterans Day ceremony at the War Memorial Building in Jackson. More

Jackson's JATRAN bus service is taking a detour as the city of Jackson prepares to take over professional management of the service after years of broken down buses, delayed arrivals and faulty equipment for disabled riders. More

Robert Johnson: "This is an opportunity for me to talk to people." More

Civil Rights era restaurant getting a boost in business after Obama's win. Obama visited the restaurant during his time on the campaign trail. More

The Saints' 21-7 loss to North Forrest Friday night in the first round of the 2-A State playoffs may have ended Saint Andrews' season, but what he has meant to the football program and the school will not soon fade away. More

Mississippi Gulf Coast C.C.'s All-American linebacker Chris White verbally commited to Mississippi State on July 24, 2008, and is set to arrive in Starkville this January. White is ranked No. 61 in the Rivals.com Junior College Top 100. More

Mississippi Gulf Coast's Demond Washington, a 5'9" 185 lbs, running back, cornerback, and return specialist, committed to Ole Miss on October 7, 2008 and is set to arrive in January. As a running back, Washington rushed for more than 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns last season, but primarily has been used at defensive back this season. More

Pearl River CC's Hendrick Leverette committed to the Golden Eagles on September 29, 2008. Leverette plays middle linebacker at Pearl River but is projected to play outiside linebacker at USM More