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Path to Presidential Inauguration Is Getting More NarrowReservations by air and train are either booked or very expensive. However, a charter bus company in Byram may have room for you. Read more » 
NEW VIDEONew Jackson Precinct Steps up Crime Fighting, Blight Removal
Jackson's new fifth precinct covering downtown and midtown Jackson has made 180 arrests, felonies and misdemeanors alike, in just a few short weeks since it came online. Read more » 
NEW VIDEOMississippi's Economy to Highlight '09 Capitol Talks
The nation's economy is in crisis and Mississippi is no exception. The state is in dire straits going into the 2009 legislative session. This year could spark some of the hottest debates in years as leaders decide what programs could face cuts. Read more » 
NEW VIDEOLegislative Session Opens up With a Look at the Past
The 2009 Mississippi Legislative Session opened its doors Tuesday with an opening ceremony at the Old Capitol, one of the state's historical landmarks and downtown Jackson's oldest building. Read more » 
Hind Co. Sheriff Makes Byram BustThe Hinds County Sheriff made a huge drug bust Monday. The bust netted more than expected and resulted in the seizure of 16 different illegal substances. Read more » UPDATEWreck Sends Hinds Co. Sheriff's Deputy to HospitalA wreck on I-55 Southbound near Lakeland Drive put traffic on halt and a Hinds County Sheriff's deputy in the hospital. Read more » 
Former Hinds Co. DA Gives Up Law LicenseFormer Hinds County District Attorney has resigned his license to practice law. Peters sent in his resignation on December 29 and the request was processed by the Mississippi Supreme Court on Monday. Read more » 
UPDATEJackson Mayor Remains in HospitalMayor Frank Melton was taken to St. Domonic hospital on Saturday and has remained there through Tuesday with an undisclosed condition. Read more » 
Third Murder Suspect Found in MinnesotaThe third and final suspect in a November homicide in Jackson has been arrested in Minnesota. Police say 26-year-old Charles Alexander Stovall, also known as Anthony Stovall, was arrested Sunday in Minnesota. Read more » 
Lawmakers Face List of Familiar Issues in Upcoming SessionMississippi lawmakers face a long list of familiar issues during their three-month session that begins Tuesday, from voter identification to taxes on cigarettes and hospitals. Read more » 
Jackson Gas Card Controversy Rages OnFOX 40 News has just obtained new information about the city of Jackson's gas card misuse controversy, showing hundreds of city employees are still misusing the gas cards and draining tax payer dollars. Read more » 
Miss. Supreme Court Justices Sworn InNewly elected justices of the Mississippi Supreme Court took the oath of office today in the En Banc Courtroom on the second floor of the Gartin Justice Building in Jackson. Read more » Former Jackson Commissioner Dies at 85Thomas Burns Kelly, an ex-judge and former member of the Jackson City Commission, has died. He was 85. Read more » 
UPDATEBody of Missing Pilot May Have Been FoundAuthorities are trying to identify the body of a pilot found in the wreckage of a yellow-and-blue crop-duster that crashed in northeastern Neshoba County. Read more » 
STORMTRACK 40 Tracking Severe ThunderstormsThe STORMTRACK 40 Severe Weather Team is tracking potentially strong storms that may become severe, but for now all warnings in our area have been cancelled. Check the STORMTRACK 40 Weather page to track severe weather in your area. Read more » 
NEWChoctaws Fight Off WarriorsThe Mississippi College men's basketball team opened 2009 with an 89-77 win over Wesley College on Saturday in A.E. Wood Coliseum. Senior forward Bryan Johnson scored 27 points on 13-17 shooting from the floor to lead the Choctaws (6-3) over the Warriors (6-12). Read more » 
Economy Could Halt Death Penalty in Missisisppi Murder CasesJuries are often sequestered for death penalty cases, meaning the county must pay their hotel costs, plus all meals. Hinds County DA Robert Smith says his office may have to consider costs when seeking death penalty in all four cases scheduled for 2009. Read more » 
Homestead Exemption Extension Takes EffectThe act extends the time damaged Katrina homes can be legally considered homes so as to not be demolished by government authorities. Read more » 
Governor's New Press Secretary to Make $80,000 salaryIncoming secretary Dan Turner will make nearly $17,000 more than his predecessor. Read more » 
Capitol City Welcomes Runners for Mississippi Blues MarathonBlue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi is sponsoring the 2nd Annual Mississippi Blues Marathon and Half Marathon. More than 2,000 participants took part in the event Saturday morning. Read more » 
JPD Precinct Sees Big Drop in Crime Overall
Over the last year, Jackson Police Department Precinct 2 Commander Jessie Robinson said his precinct has seen a 38 percent drop in crime overall. Read more » 
State Senator Starts Mayoral Campaign
Mississippi State Senator John Horhn announced his intentions today to run for Mayor of Jackson. Horhn's invovlvement with government started in 1981 with the Mississippi Arts Commission. Read more » 
Robbers Swipe Money Bags From CashierUtica Police are still looking for the culprit who stole two money bags containing $2,000 from a truck stop employee. Read more » 
Mortgages Companies Experiencing Run on RefinancingBusiness is booming; it sounds a little ridiculous to say in the current economy but mortgage companies might be the busiest people in these tough times. A lot of people are rushing to refinance their homes now. Read more » 
Former Belhaven Player Returns as Head CoachBelhaven College is pleased to announce that Joseph Thrasher is returning home to his Alma Mater as the new Head Coach of the Blazer football program. Thrasher comes to Belhaven after spending three years as the Head Coach and Assistant Athletics Director at Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Read more » 
First Baby of '09 at Baptist Memorial
The first baby of 2009 in the Jackson Metro area is resting at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Read more » 
New Years Accident Kills One Injures TwoJackson Police are investigating the first traffic death of the new year. The accident occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m.on Meadowlane Road and North Park. Read more » 
UPDATENew Years Nets 3500 Plus Citations
DUI Attorney: "There's a lot of parties going on at this time of year and a lot of people are obviously celebrating and they're on the roads and at a lot of these parties that have alcohol and people get arrested." Read more » 
Honors Continue for JSU's SpeaksJackson State senior linebacker, Marcellus Speaks, has received another individual honor. Speaks was named Defensive Player of the Year by Boxtorow.com/Black Athlete Sports Network (BASN). Read more » 
Losing Streak Continues for the Tigers of JSUKevin Rogers scored 21 and Henry Dugat had 20 to help No. 19 Baylor beat Jackson State 113-78 Wednesday night in Waco, Texas. LaceDarius Dunn added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Josh Lomers had 14 points and Tweety Carter scored 12 for Baylor (12-1). All 12 Baylor players on the roster had points. Jeremy Caldwell scored 25 and Grant Maxey had 16 for Jackson State (1-11). Read more » 
Jackson Police Investigating Double ShootingJackson Police are investigating a double shooting. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 p.m. Tuesday at a residence located in the 300 block of Idlewild Street. Read more » 
Lt. Governor Announces '09 AgendaWednesday, Lieutenant Governor Phil Bryant announced his 2009 Common Sense Legislative Agenda to be presented during next Legislative Session. Read more » 
UPDATEJackson Police Make Arrest in City's 73rd Homicide of 2008A 24-year-old Jackson man is dead, marking the city's 73rd homicide of the year. Jackson police have arrested a suspect in the slaying of Eugene Horn, 24. Read more » 
UPDATEFOX 40 and My 35 Reach Deal With Dish NetworkAs of Thursday evening, Dish network has agreed to continue to air programming on FOX 40 and MY 35. Viewers who want to watch Friday's Cotton Bowl football game can now do so on the satellite provider. Read more » 
Cable Systems in Miss. Losing ProgramsSome cable subscribers in Mississippi will have fewer stations to choose from when they flip on the television in the new year. Read more » 
Bars, Taxi Services Prepare for New Year's Eve
As both businesses anticipate heavy traffic, they encourage party-goers to think twice about drinking and driving. Read more » 
UPDATEMayor Melton's Trial Delayed Until February 2Mayor Frank Melton's trial has been delayed until February 2, 2009, after a judge ordered Wednesday that the mayor's health risks far outweighed the benefits of going on with the trial as planned. Read more » 
Pre-season Accolades Continue to Roll in for Blazers' BaseballThe Belhaven Baseball team continues to gain pre-season recognition going into the 2009 Season. According the latest edition of Collegiate Baseball, the magazine has rated the Blazers 27th in the NAIA portion of the Collegiate Baseball Top 30. The Blazers are also ranked 25th in the official NAIA Pre-Season Top 25 Poll. Read more » 
Jackson Police Chief on Rising Crime: People have lost faith in police
Jackson Police Chief Malcolm McMillin told FOX 40 News Tuesday that there is "very little" the police department can do to stop murders in Jackson, and the crime in the city is more of a community problem than a policing problem. Read more »
Lt. Governor Wants More Charter SchoolsRepublican Phil Bryant is about to begin his second year as lieutenant governor, and as presiding officer in the 52-member state Senate, he has considerable influence over which bills become law. Read more » 
Mayor Melton Acknowledges Problems and Failures
Jackson Mayor Frank Melton admitted in a Tuesday press conference that his first term has been a failure when it comes to crime. Melton announced that he will be running for a second term as mayor and will once again try and fix a growing crime problem in Jackson Read more » 
City Council Members Outraged Over Missing Cars
The City of Jackson has a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, and the city auditor found 29 cars unaccounted or missing. Read more » 
Civil Rights Pioneer Medgar Evers Featured on U.S. StampThe U.S. Postal Service has announced its 2009 lineup, which includes civil rights pioneer Medgar Evers, the Mississippi NAACP official assassinated in 1963. Read more »
UPDATEJudge To Determine If Melton Trial Goes On
Mayor Frank Melton has filed a motion for continuance in his trial. Judge Jordan says he will make his decision on Tuesday. Read more » City Of Jackson Garbage Collection ChangesGarbage collection and recycling pick up in the City of Jackson will be suspended on Thursday, January 1, 2009 in observance of New Year’s Day. However, the regular schedule for garbage collection will resume Friday, January 2. Read more » 
UPDATEJudge to Rule on Melton's Health Monday, Legal Expert says Trial will go onFederal Judge Dan Jordan will rule Monday whether Jackson Mayor Frank Melton is healthy enough to stand trial January 5th. Read more » 
Mississippi Clears Clean Air StandardsThe EPA says Mississippi meets new federal standards for air pollutants. Read more » 
Jackson Man Escapes House Fire, Sister Reflects on Damage
An afternoon fire destroyed two homes Saturday. The man inside survived the blaze and his sister spoke with FOX 40 News. Read more » 
Record High Temps Bring Folks OutsideLe Fleur's Bluff State Park reports a busy Saturday thanks to temperatures near 80 degrees. Read more » 
Small Businesses Offer Deep Discounts To Keep Up With Box Stores
Stores are offering big time discounts the day after Christmas. FOX 40 News found out how small businesses keep up with the large retailers in a tough economy. Read more » |
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