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Agencies Work to Stamp Out Hunger Last Updated: 3:00 PM 05/09/08 - The United Way of East Mississippi and West Alabama wants to remind you about a chance to help "Stamp Out Hunger" Saturday. (Full Story)

Barbour Calls for Casino Moratorium Last Updated: 11:26 AM 05/09/08 - Gov. Haley Barbour says he will ask the Legislature limit casinos to counties where they are already located. (Full Story)

Riley Vetoes Mandate on Hiring Superintendents Last Updated: 11:04 AM 05/09/08 - Alabama Gov. Bob Riley has vetoed a bill that places mandates on local school boards on how to go about hiring superintendents. (Full Story)

Faulty Sprinkler Shuts Down Highest Courts Last Updated: 10:42 AM 05/09/08 - A malfunctioning sprinkler head in the newly completed Gartin Justice Building in downtown Jackson is to blame for water damage to all four floors. (Full Story)

Officers Subject of Internal Investigation Last Updated: 7:17 PM 05/08/08 - Two Meridian police officers are accused of being involved in a physical altercation with a juvenile at the Lauderdale County Juvenile Center. (Full Story)

Timex Baby Growing Up Last Updated: 11:21 PM 05/08/08 - A tornado that ravaged Lauderdale County in March 1992 devastated the area and claimed three lives. It also produced the story of "the Timex baby". (Full Story)

March Murder Remains Unsolved Last Updated: 7:12 PM 05/08/08 - A Wayne County family is crying out for help in solving the March murder of a businesswoman in her home. (Full Story)

Facebook Sets Bullying, Predator Safeguards Last Updated: 4:39 PM 05/08/08 - Attorneys general in Mississippi, Alabama, and 47 other states have reached an agreement with Facebook to protect minors. (Full Story)

Jet Makes Emergency Landing Last Updated: 7:08 PM 05/08/08 - A jet from Columbus Air Force Base had to make an emergency landing Thursday at Meridian's Key Field. (Full Story)

Wicker Says Wind, Water Issue Not Over Last Updated: 4:25 PM 05/08/08 - The U.S. Senate defeated an amendment offered by Mississippi's senators that would have added "multiple peril" coverage to the National Flood Insurance Program. (Full Story)

MPD Seeks Help in Finding Suspect Last Updated: 7:11 PM 05/08/08 - Meridian police are looking for a suspect in a daytime theft at a Bonita Lakes Mall department store. (Full Story)

Surviving Cancer, Part 4 Last Updated: 7:09 PM 05/08/08 - Lauderdale County Relay for Life honorary chair, Debbie Young, advises women to have regular check-ups. She says one may have saved her life. (Full Story)

Gas Prices Jump Again Last Updated: 11:04 AM 05/08/08 - The national average price per gallon of gas has risen to $3.65, while diesel has hit $4.25. (Full Story)

Possible Tornado Causes Damage Last Updated: 10:59 AM 05/08/08 - There has been structural damage in Tupelo from a tornado or straight line winds Thursday morning, but no injuries reported. (Full Story)

New MPS Superintendent Introduced Last Updated: 7:21 PM 05/07/08 - The Meridian School Board announced the hiring of Charlie T. Kent as the new school superintendent. (Full Story)

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