Suspect arrested after 7 fires set across Mississippi capital city
Authorities have arrested a suspect in connection with seven fires in Mississippi's capital city.
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Dog seen carrying severed arm; decapitated body later found
Police in Mississippi's capital city say they discovered the grisly scene in an abandoned house.
Mississippi official looks back critically at Jackson's water deal with global titan Siemens
Heavy rainfall and flooding led to problems at the deteriorating O.B. Curtis Water Plant and a drop in water pressure citywide for seven days.
Town with Confederate monument gets bronze Emmett Till statue
The unveiling of the statue coincides with the release this month of "Till," a movie focusing on Mamie Till-Mobley's private trauma over her son's death.
Man pleads guilty to illegally dumping waste into Jackson sewer system
A Jackson wastewater hauler pleaded guilty for his part in illegally discharging industrial waste into the Jackson sewer system, prosecutors announced.
Deion Sanders on getting more funding for JSU
"I'm hoping a political figure, or someone, some billionaire, is out there saying, 'You know what? I'm going to bet on Prime,'" Deion Sanders, now coaching football at Jackson State University, says.
Congress investigating Mississippi's response to Jackson water crisis
Congress is investigating the crisis that left 150,000 people in Mississippi's capital city without running water for several days in late summer.
Pharma company linked to Brett Favre made pitch for welfare funds
New details emerge in an investigation that has been swirling around the famed quarterback, a Mississippi native, and former state officials.
Barges grounded by low water clog Mississippi River traffic
Lack of rainfall in recent weeks has left the Mississippi River approaching record low levels.
SiriusXM, ESPN Milwaukee suspend Brett Favre's shows amid welfare scandal
The former quarterback has been accused of trying to steer welfare funds to the volleyball program at his alma mater.
Ex-director of Mississippi's welfare agency pleads guilty in fraud case
John Davis pleaded guilty to new federal charges in a conspiracy to misspend tens of millions of dollars that were intended to help needy families.
EPA launches investigation into Jackson water crisis
The work will be similar to the investigations in Flint, Michigan, and Red Hill, Hawaii, an official said.
Jackson water crisis frustrates residents: "I can't flush the toilet"
The National Guard has been called to help as schools and businesses have been forced to close, but the urgent crisis has no end in sight.
FEMA administrator calls water crisis in Mississippi a "tragic situation"
"Our focus right now for FEMA is ... making sure that they have safe water to drink" in Jackson, the state capital, Deanne Criswell told CBS News.
State of emergency in Mississippi's capital due to water supply problems
Heavy rains caused problems at a water treatment plant, leading to low pressure and concerns about firefighting and people's ability to take showers and flush toilets.
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Delivers Disaster Relief Supplies To Texas, Mississippi
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church sends truckloads of supplies to help Texas and Mississippi recover from devastating storms.
The First Black Woman To Represent Mississippi In The Miss USA Pageant Takes Home The Title
The First black woman to represent Mississippi in the Miss USA pageant takes home the title.
A Music Lover's Guide To The South
Guide to five of the most important cities to visit in the South for music lovers
Jon Chuckery: Top 5 QBs In The SEC West
Mississippi State, Florida State Top Playoff List
Mississippi State, Florida State, Auburn and Mississippi are the top four teams in the first College Football Playoff rankings.
Mississippi State Jumps Past FSU To No. 1 In AP Poll
College Football Spotlight: College Football's Best Month Will Get Started With A Bang
October is the best month for college football, and it is getting started on the right foot this weekend. The first weekend in October will serve up six games between top 25 teams, which will be a nice breath of fresh air after the last few weeks.
Georgia Beats Mississippi; Advances In SEC Tourney
Braves' Tyler Pastornicky to Have Season-Ending Surgery
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Mistrial declared after jurors deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
Masterson was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003.
''Harry & Meghan'' docuseries trailer debuts
"No one sees what's happening behind closed doors," Prince Harry is heard saying. "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."
Justin Bieber launches clean water company Generosity at Qatar's World Cup
Bieber and Micah Cravalho have evolved bottled water brand Generosity into a water technology company that is providing premium alkaline water.
2022 FIFA World Cup: How to stream every soccer game
How to watch the most-watched football event on the planet -- for free.
Obama campaigns for Warnock in heavy early voting
Sen. Raphael Warnock looks to juice early voting with a visit from Barack Obama.
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Mistrial declared after jurors deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
Masterson was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003.
''Harry & Meghan'' docuseries trailer debuts
"No one sees what's happening behind closed doors," Prince Harry is heard saying. "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."
Justin Bieber launches clean water company Generosity at Qatar's World Cup
Bieber and Micah Cravalho have evolved bottled water brand Generosity into a water technology company that is providing premium alkaline water.
2022 FIFA World Cup: How to stream every soccer game
How to watch the most-watched football event on the planet -- for free.
Obama campaigns for Warnock in heavy early voting
Sen. Raphael Warnock looks to juice early voting with a visit from Barack Obama.
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SpaceX workers say they were fired for complaining about Musk
"It was honestly shocking," said one worker fired after sending a letter objecting to CEO's penis jokes on Twitter.
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon launch film production company
Hollywood duo say their studio will share profits more equitably with filmmakers and crew.
Stay in DJ Khaled's shoe closet for $11 a night
If you're planning a trip to Miami, look no further for a place to stay than DJ Khaled's "sneaker kingdom" – AKA his shoe closet.
Private vs. federal student loans: What's the difference?
Knowing the difference can help you decide how best to fund your education.
These Twitter accounts have been reinstated by Elon Musk
"We're back. Let that sink in," tweeted satirical right-wing outlet Babylon Bee after being suspended for eight months.
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Buffalo gunman pleads guilty in racist supermarket massacre
The white gunman who massacred 10 Black shoppers and workers at a Buffalo supermarket pleaded guilty Monday to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges.
3 arrested in the beating of a detainee in Georgia detention center
Three sheriff's office employees have been arrested in connection to the beating of a Black man who was being detained in a Georgia county detention center.
Walmart employee fired on co-workers in break room; 6 dead
Six people were killed in the country's second high-profile mass killing in a handful of days.
Driver faces charges in connection with Apple store crash
A man was arraigned Tuesday on charges that he crashed his SUV through the front window of an Apple store in Massachusetts, killing one and leaving 19 others hurt.
Man accused of hitting law enforcement recruits fell asleep at wheel: lawyer
The Nov. 16 crash injured 25 members of a Los Angeles County sheriff's academy class, several critically.
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A stroke survivor's road to recovery after MS misdiagnosis
A local stroke survivor shares her inspirational journey to recovery and discusses the technology that is giving her a new lease on life.
USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Chris Hemsworth has genes that heighten Alzheimer's risk: "Biggest fear"
The "Thor" actor set out on a mission to learn how to "live better for longer." What he found was he has the "strongest risk factor gene" for Alzheimer's.
Top government researcher calls for easier access to methadone
Nina Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, was clear about her desire for methadone to be available by prescription.
FDA warns of increased child poisonings from cough medicine
Study finds rise in accidental overdoses from kids ingesting prescription treatment first approved in 1958.
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LSU, USC move up behind UGA, Ohio St, Michigan, TCU in CFP
LSU moved up to fifth and Southern California was sixth Tuesday night in the College Football Playoff rankings behind Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan, and TCU.
Saudi Arabia shocks Argentina 2-1 at World Cup
Goals by Saleh Alshehri and Salem Aldawsari in a five-minute span in the second half gave the Saudis their greatest win ever.
USC not liable in former football player's death, jury finds
The verdict could have broad ramifications for college athletes who blame the NCAA for head injuries.
Late penalty kick gives Wales 1-1 draw against United States in World Cup
Gareth Bale converted a penalty kick in the 82nd minute to offset Tim Weah's first-half goal and give Wales a 1-1 draw against the United States in the return to the World Cup for both nations.
Freshman becomes first woman to make Division I baseball roster
"For me, I always just wanted to play college baseball, no matter what division it was," said 18-year-old Olivia Pichardo.
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Obama campaigns for Warnock in heavy early voting
Sen. Raphael Warnock looks to juice early voting with a visit from Barack Obama.
Warnock vs. Walker: Candidates seek Kemp voters
One week before Georgia's Senate runoff, both parties are pouring big dollars into the race
Georgia high court allows Saturday voting for Senate runoff
Georgia counties will be allowed to hold early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election, following a Wednesday ruling from the state Supreme Court.
Supreme Court clears way for House to get Trump's taxes
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Internal Revenue Service to release former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a Democratic-led House committee.
Republicans appeal to Georgia Supreme Court to try to stop Saturday voting in Senate runoff
Republican groups appealed to Georgia's highest court Tuesday in an attempt to prohibit early voting this Saturday in the U.S. Senate runoff election.
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Mistrial declared after jurors deadlocked in Danny Masterson rape trial
Masterson was charged in 2020 with forcibly raping three women in separate incidents occurring between 2001 and 2003.
''Harry & Meghan'' docuseries trailer debuts
"No one sees what's happening behind closed doors," Prince Harry is heard saying. "I had to do everything I could to protect my family."
Justin Bieber launches clean water company Generosity at Qatar's World Cup
Bieber and Micah Cravalho have evolved bottled water brand Generosity into a water technology company that is providing premium alkaline water.
Christine McVie of Fleetwood Mac dead at 79
"On behalf of Christine McVie's family, it is with a heavy heart we are informing you of Christine's death."
Spelman College celebrates filmmaker Spike Lee's Family ties to the college
Acclaimed film director Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, joined Spelman College for a celebration connecting the college's history with his own family heritage.
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Local bike shop spearheads bike drive for charity
The bikes will be distributed by North Fulton Community Charities.
SC Supreme Court rules that Mark Meadows must testify before a Georgia grand jury
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is investigating efforts to overturn GA 2020 election results
What you need to know about early voting
More than one million voters have already cast their votes.
FBI investigating Savanah school shooting hoax
Governor Brian Kemp thanks first responders for the quick response.
Police release video of Atlantic Station shooting suspects
The suspects are in the yellow/black and blue hoodies.