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Local Businesses Become Santa Helpers
This year is no different than any other according to 99 Jams DJ Sam Brown, every year they get hundreds of emails and letters from people who need help for Christmas. The "Thomas Catchings Annual Toy Drive" is hoping to help those families this year. Read more » 
NEWMurder Trial Starts for 1 of 4 BrothersOne of four brothers accused of murder is scheduled to stand trial this week in the shooting death of 25-year-old Justin Maurice Harris. Read more » 
Roadside Vendor Given the Hike As Gas Prices DropWhen gas prices tipped the scales at nearly four bucks a gallon, street vendors like Abdel Kadev made hundreds of dollars a week. But since gas price have taken a turn for the better, his business is not booming like it used to. Read more » 
NEW VIDEOGuardian Angels Watching Over Crime-Ridden Jackson Neighborhood
Guardian Angels are watching over the crime-ridden Poindexter neighborhood in Jackson - literally. The Jackson chapter of the Guardian Angels, a volunteer citizen crime patrolling organization, is trying to stomp out alcohol and drug abuse in the area near Poindexter Elementary School. Read more » 
UPDATEBody Identified as Son of a Hinds County SupervisorJackson Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in a wooded area off Shaw Road shortly after 10:00 a.m. Friday. Read more » 
Sylvester Croom Resigns as MSU Head Coach
Mississippi State University’s Sylvester Croom announced Saturday his immediate resignation as the school’s head football coach. Former head coach and current assistant coach Rocky Felker will assume day-to-day operations of the head coach in the interim period. Read more » 
New Ridgeland Businesses Faring Well Despite Economic Pinch
As holiday shopping begins, FOX 40 News spoke with managers and owners of several brand new businesses to see how their sales are shaping up in the sinking economy. Read more » 
Mississippi Man Makes FBI's Most Wanted ListA 62-year-old Mississippi man indicted 14 years ago on charges of sexual battery, child fondling and conspiracy to commit sexual battery has been added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. Read more » 
Hurricane Season Ends After Stormy Six MonthsSunday marked the final official day of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season. Read more » 
NEW VIDEO Ole Miss Betters Bowl, MSU Lays Egg in Egg Bowl
Mississippi (No. 25 AP), spurred by a chance to play in a New Year's Day bowl, set a school record with 11 sacks, got four touchdown passes from Jevan Snead and routed Mississippi State 45-0 Friday in the most lopsided Egg Bowl in 37 years. Read more » 
NEW VIDEOInterception Keeps South Panola Streak Intact
Madison Central wouldn't quit but with 44 seconds to play an interception ended the Jaguars hopes for a game winning drive. South Panola moves on to the state title game next week on an 89 game roll. Read more » 
FOX 40 Shopping Test: Long Lines Versus Online
On the day after Thanksgiving, shoppers hit the stores early hoping to catch the biggest deals for Christmas. FOX 40 News is searching for the best deals and trying to beat them online. Read more » 
UPDATEJackson Murder Rate Topples Similar Sized CitiesAs Jackson Police brace for the possibility of more murders before 2009 rings in, FOX 40 News is crunching the homicide numbers in other cities of a similar size and comparing them to Mississippi's capitol city. Read more » 
Stores Busy Despite Rainy Black FridayDillard's and other stores in Ridgeland and North Jackson extended early bird shopping hours to accommodate shoppers delayed by the rain. Read more » Pike County Bars Banned Near ChurchesPike County supervisors have voted to ban bars within 1,500 feet of church properties. Read more »
UPDATEJackson Police Make Arrest in Thanksgiving HomicideJackson Police have made an arrest in an early morning Thanksgiving homicide. Read more » 
Egg Bowl Preview
Ranked for the first time since 2003, Mississippi is trying to send out its seniors -- who have endured some lean years -- on a high note in their final home game. Read more » 
Businessman reacts to Terrorist Attacks on Mumbai
24 hours after terrorists wreaked havoc on two of Mumbai, India's elite hotels-Taj Mahal and Oberoi-gunfire and explosions appear to be over. Read more » 
Non-Profits Provide More Than Just a Hot Meal
Non-Profit organizations and shelters are reporting a spike in demand as the tough economic times send more people to charities. The Salvation Army says they have seen an increase of need because of the economy. Read more » 
UPDATEJudge Says Mississippi Price Gouging Law UnconstitutionalA Mississippi oil company has won its challenge to the state's price gouging law after a Winston County judge ruled the statute is unconstitutional because it's too vague. Read more » |
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