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John Johnson's Running for Cancer Patients
The Anderson Regional Cancer Center, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, and WTOK-TV are partnering for John Johnson's Run for Cancer. Click for Full Story

Deadly Explosion

Last Updated: 10:03 PM 11/21/09
Two people have died after an explosion at work. Workers at VT Halter Ship Terminal were preparing to paint a tank when an unexpected explosion went off.

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Plenty of Greens for Thanksgiving

Last Updated: 9:42 PM 11/21/09
A Georgia man Saturday sold mustard and collard greens from a large flat bed trailer. He says he drives them to Meridian, because there aren't enough available in this area.

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Bikers Deliver Thanksgiving Feast

Last Updated: 9:13 PM 11/21/09
Care Lodge clients will enjoy a thanksgiving meal thanks to the generosity of a local group of motorcycle riders.

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Mississippi National Guard Members Get Support

Last Updated: 8:45 PM 11/21/09
From room to room, service members and their families took part in briefings Saturday morning to make sure they have all the information needed to make deployment easier on everyone.

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Lauderdale County Man Robbed in His Home

Last Updated: 7:05 PM 11/20/09
A possible scam attempt turned into a robbery in Lauderdale County Friday. Investigators have identified one of two suspects.

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	Galloway Endorses Low Power Radio Stations 2 Comments Last Updated: 7:29 PM 11/20/09 - In the wake of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita, a push began for low power radio stations to be available during emergencies. (Full Story)
	MDOT to Make Traffic Change in Neshoba County 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:28 PM 11/20/09 - The Mississippi Department of Transportation will detour traffic at the intersection of Highway 19 and Highway 492 in Neshoba County, starting Monday. (Full Story)
	House, Vehicle Badly Damaged by Fire 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:21 AM 11/20/09 - The home of a Meridian man was badly damaged Friday morning when a vehicle caught fire under a carport. (Full Story)
	Turkey Trot for Health 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:28 PM 11/20/09 - All 950 students enrolled at Newton County Elementary participated in the first ever Turkey Trot. (Full Story)
	St. Patrick School Continues Tradition 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:20 PM 11/20/09 - Pre-school students at Saint Patrick Catholic School in Meridian celebrated Thanksgiving a little bit early. (Full Story)
	Jesse Jackson Raps Artur Davis, Then Backs Off 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:52 PM 11/20/09 - The Rev. Jesse Jackson is no longer being critical of Alabama Cong. Artur Davis of Birmingham for voting against a health care overhaul bill in the House. (Full Story)
	Students Learn from Business Leaders 0 Comments Last Updated: 7:23 PM 11/20/09 - Some local students got a chance to learn a lesson in business from some of this area's most successful business people Friday. (Full Story)
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MSU Falls in Little Rock
Mississippi State could not slow down Arkansas' offense Saturday
UWA Falls in 2nd Round
The Tigers had their season brought to a close Saturday
Ole Miss-LSU Preview
Ole Miss and LSU will square off Saturday in Oxford with a lot at stake
Kahne May Leave Petty Racing
NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne maybe changing teams during the off season
NASCAR Chief Has End Of The Year Press Conference
Brain France says Jimmie Johnson's attempt at history is good for NASCAR
'Bama's McClain Named Butkus Finalist
Rolando McClain is one of three SEC linebackers up for the postseason award
Local Scoreboard
Here are the latest hoops scores from Thursday night
MSU Notches 1st Win of the Season
Mississippi State picked up a home win Thursday night
Ole Miss Wins in Puerto Rico
The Rebs hoops team beat a well known non conference opponent Thursday

Turkey Trot for Health
All 950 students enrolled at Newton County Elementary participated in the first ever Turkey Trot.
Rock the Belt Stresses Safety
The Office of Highway Safety brought the message of how seat belts save lives to Clarkdale High School Tuesday.
Early Detection Key in Fighting Cancer
There is one thing that helps reduce deaths from cancer. That is early detection.
Mississippi Teens Face Growing Health Problem
Teenagers make up almost 40 percent of those diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases in Mississippi.
District Says Response to H1N1 Vaccine Strong
Some of the first H1N1 vaccinations in Mississippi were offered at local schools. The response surprised some officials.
Wicker Says House Bill Imposes Mandate on Individuals
Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker spoke about the health care debate Thursday afternoon in Waynesboro, in a speech to the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs.
Health Department Offers Free Swine Flu Medicine
Mississippi's uninsured and under-insured can receive free swine flu medication.
John Johnson's Running for Cancer Patients
The Anderson Regional Cancer Center, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, and WTOK-TV are partnering for John Johnson's Run for Cancer.
Health Care Rallies Held in Mississippi
Two outspoken groups on different sides of the health care debate in Mississippi have jumped into the noisy national debate over reform.

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Police: Ohio suspect may have eaten evidence
STREETSBORO, Ohio (AP) -- Police say a bank robbery suspect in Ohio may have eaten evidence when he gobbled a piece of paper while handcuffed and lying across the hood of a police cruiser....
Authorities: Man tied lizards to chest at airport
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Federal officials say they arrested a man who strapped 15 live lizards to his chest to get through customs at Los Angeles International Airport....
CA man allegedly paid teens to spit in his face
THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. (AP) -- A 39-year-old Southern California man has been arrested for misdemeanor child annoyance after allegedly paying a teenager $31 to spit in his face. The Ventura County Sheriff's Department says Charles Hersel was arrested Wednesday in a sting operation at a mall in Thousand Oaks. He's free from jail pending a court hearing....
Mich. police nab wrong-way driver twice in 3 days
KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities in western Michigan arrested a person twice in three days for driving the wrong way down the highway Kalamazoo County deputies said they were alerted about 1:30 a.m. Friday after several people called 911 when they passed the unidentified driver traveling south on northbound U.S. 131....
Cops: Woman smuggled drugs to Pa. inmate with kiss
MERCER, Pa. (AP) -- A western Pennsylvania woman has been ordered to stand trial on charges she passed a drug-filled balloon to a state prison inmate while kissing him. State police said guards at the State Correctional Institution-Mercer became suspicious when an inmate appeared to swallow something after a prolonged kiss with a visitor on Oct. 19....