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KKK Plans to Protest at Ole Miss

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:57 GMT

Ku Klux Klansmen say they'll protest Saturday at the University of Mississippi.

Job Applicant Arrested for Burglary

Jill Monier — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:08 GMT

An Olive Branch man is behind bars tonight after he allegedly burglarized a home then filled out a job application at a nearby business.

Feds OK Breakup to Cut Power Costs

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:32:27 GMT

Federal regulators Thursday authorized Entergy Corp.'s utilities in Mississippi and Arkansas to leave a multistate agreement, a move expected to eventually save money for electric customers in Arkansas.

Junior Achievement Closes in Mississippi

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:36:14 GMT

Junior Achievement of Mississippi has been dissolved because of financial problems.

School Seeks to Keep Student Suspended

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:26:06 GMT

The DeSoto County Public School District has asked a federal judge to reject the ACLU's request to lift the indefinite suspension of a student who was accused of using gang signs during a school assembly.

South Still Tops Most Obese States

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:17:02 GMT

The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia.

2-Year-Old in Helps Mom Deliver Baby

Associated Press — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:52:01 GMT

A 2-year-old in north Mississippi has done something few toddlers can: He helped his mother give birth to his brother.

Tupelo, Olive Branch Ease Liquor Rules

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:01:56 GMT

Tupelo officials have approved the sale of liquor on Sundays, while Olive Branch, another north Mississippi city, has extend hours for alcohol sales at restaurants and bars.

Barbour's Budget to Merge State Agencies

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:59:55 GMT

Most of the attention in Gov. Haley Barbour's budget proposal has been focused on his plans to merge universities, consolidate school districts and close mental health centers.

Olive Branch Needs $3M to Operate

Melissa Scheffler — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:38:25 GMT

Three million dollars! City leaders in Olive Branch say that's what they need to keep the city running until property tax revenues make their way to the coffers. FOX13's Melissa Scheffler joins us from Olive Branch with more.