After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions.
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:32 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:32:20 GMT
The Hattiesburg Zoo officially opened its new Forrest General Animal Medical and Quarantine Facility Tuesday morning. The 4000-square-foot facility has five quarantine areas and a medical emergency treatmentMore >>
The Hattiesburg Zoo officially opened its new Forrest General Animal Medical and Quarantine Facility Tuesday morning. More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:06:15 GMT
New details are emerging on the suspect and device found at Marion General Hospital Thursday. Columbia Police, Marion County investigators, ATF, MBI, and the highway patrol responded to a possible explosiveMore >>
Investigators from Columbia, Marion County, ATF, MBI, and the Highway patrol responded to a possible explosive device at Marion General Hospital on Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:01:46 GMT
Average tuition is expected to rise to $2,377 annually, which is an increase from $2,247 in the 2012-2013 school year for community colleges across Mississippi. Dr. William Lewis, president of Pearl RiverMore >>
Average tuition is expected to rise to $2,377 annually, which is an increase from $2,247 in the 2012-2013 school year for community colleges across Mississippi.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:57 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:57:36 GMT
Pine Belt lawmakers said they are prepared to go back to Jackson if and when the Governor calls a special session on the Controversial issue is medicaid. State Representative Omeria Scott said "It doesn'tMore >>
On Monday, Pine Belt lawmakers said they were prepared to go back to Jackson if and when the Governor calls a special session to deal with Medicaid.More >>
Military leaders are ready to begin tearing down the remaining walls that have prevented women from holding thousands of combat and special operations jobs near the front lines.More >>
Declaring "the days of Rambo are over," a top general said Tuesday that cultural, social and behavioral concerns may be bigger hurdles than tough physical fitness requirements for women looking to join the military's...More >>
Mel Wymore (WEYE'-mohr) is a typical city council candidate in many ways. He's campaigning in New York as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of local organizations.More >>
Mel Wymore is a typical city council candidate in many ways, campaigning as a community board appointee, ex-PTA chair and founder of a roster of local organizations. But Wymore's community-leader resume has an unusual...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:37 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:37:31 GMT
Some Jackson County supervisors don't want to see people carrying guns in parks and other public areas, despite a new gun law in the state.More >>
Some Jackson County supervisors don't want to see people carrying guns in parks and other public areas despite a new gun law in the state. As WLOX has reported, starting July 1st Mississippians will be able to openly carry a gun and other weapons with or without a permit. Some Jackson county leaders want to create a local ordinance to keep weapons in check.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:24:49 GMT
(CNN) - A growing number of Americans think the White House had a direct hand in the IRS' targeting of conservative groups, according to a new CNN/ORC International survey. Forty-seven percent now believeMore >>
A growing number of Americans think the White House had a direct hand in the IRS' targeting of conservative groups, according to a new CNN/ORC International survey.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:22 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:22:07 GMT
(KGO/CNN) - Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornography The tech giant says it's planning to spend $5 million to wipe pictures of child sexual abuse from the web. Part of the $5 million willMore >>
Google is ramping up efforts to fight child pornographyMore >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:08 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:08:57 GMT
(NASA/CNN) - NASA is looking for asteroids big enough to destroy an entire city, and it wants your help finding them. According to the Washington post, The White House and NASA will discuss the potentialMore >>
NASA is looking for asteroids big enough to destroy an entire city, and it wants your help finding them.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:49:53 GMT
Simpson County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two inmates who walked off a work detail crew early Monday morning. According to Simpson County Sheriff Kenneth Lewis, Simpson County Adult Detention CenterMore >>
Two Simpson County inmates who walked off a work detail site Monday morning have been recaptured.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:56:02 GMT
Could a casino come to Diamondhead? A developer who proposed building a casino in the southwest part of Diamondhead five years ago is making the pitch again.More >>
Could a casino come to Diamondhead? A developer who proposed building a casino in the southwest part of Diamondhead five years ago is making the pitch again. However many residents hope the leaders of the coast's newest city will say "no" to this proposal.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:55:09 GMT
We may now have a hint on the name of the proposed baseball stadium if it's built in downtown Biloxi.More >>
We may now have a hint on the name of the proposed baseball stadium if it's built in downtown Biloxi. Past artist renderings have simply called it Caillavet Park. But WLOX News has obtained an artist's rendering calling the stadium MGM Park.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:50:04 GMT
A Gulfport man's front yard turned into a movie set Monday, as a film crew for "Category 5" took over.More >>
Fred Bradley, 77, never imagined his home of nearly 50 years would end up being the set of a movie much less having actor Burt Reynolds play in a scene at his house.More >>
The Chicago Blackhawks suffered a key loss moments before a scoreless first period of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals when Marian Hossa was scratched from the lineup.More >>
Tuukka Rask watched most of the action at the other end of the ice. And when the Blackhawks did make a late charge, he was ready.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:51 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:51:19 GMT
(CNN) - We've undoubtedly seen some pretty wicked and expensive natural disasters this year. But 2012 was one for the record books. From Superstorm Sandy to the numerous wildfires to devastating droughts,More >>
The year 2012 was one for the weather record books.
North Korea's top government body is proposing high-level nuclear and security talks with the United States days after a planned meeting with rival South Korea collapsed.More >>
After months of threatening to wage a nuclear war, North Korea did an about-face Sunday and issued a surprise proposal to the United States, its No. 1 enemy: Let's talk.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-06-17 16:00:14 GMT
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala and northern Honduras.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 8:26 AM EDT2013-06-17 12:26:23 GMT
(RNN) - Good news for the fans of eHarmony, Match.com and Christian mingle.com A new study by the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America (PNAS) says marriages thatMore >>
A study says marriages that began online are more successful than marriages that began traditionally. More >>
Sunday, June 16 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-06-16 11:00:10 GMT
(WTLV/NBC) - A Jacksonville, FL veteran has something very special to add to the mantle in his home. A piece of body armor that saved his life during an IED attack in Iraq in 2007, a day he calls hisMore >>
Six years after he almost died, a soldier is getting back the plate that saved his life.
Denver International Airport passengers are taking shelter after a tornado was spotted in the area.More >>
Radar indicated a tornado briefly touched down Tuesday over the east runways of Denver International Airport, where thousands of people took shelter in bathrooms, stairwells and other safe spots until the dangerous weather...More >>
A mentally disabled woman and her young child were enslaved for more than a year, denied food and threatened with a pet python and pit bills, and the woman was beaten and forced to get pain medication for her...More >>
An attorney says slavery charges against three people in Ohio are ludicrous and says the woman at the center of the alleged forced-labor plot moved in and out as she pleased.More >>
A Democratic congressman has released the full transcript of congressional investigators' interview with an Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican who said the close scrutiny...More >>
An Internal Revenue Service manager and self-described conservative Republican said the close scrutiny of tea party groups' tax forms originated in his Cincinnati IRS office and not in Washington, according to a full...More >>
Scientists say a wooden beam extending from the floor of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, an important finding as they try to determine whether it's part of the Griffin, the...More >>
A wooden beam embedded at the bottom of northern Lake Michigan appears to have been there for centuries, underwater archaeologists announced Tuesday, a crucial finding as crews dig toward what they hope is the carcass of a...More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:47:39 GMT
(CNN) - For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it? A study just released in the British Medical Journal found that when moms consumed a moderate amount of alcohol,More >>
For most pregnant ladies, enjoying a drink at the local bar isn't an option, or is it?More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:40 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:40:08 GMT
(CNN) - New research shows just how critically important parents are, and how much influence they have in the fight against childhood obesity. Children tend to model themselves after their parents, accordingMore >>
Children tend to model themselves after their parents, according to Duke University researchers.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:00:16 GMT
WASHINGTON (POOL/CNN) - Members of the National Security Agency held a hearing to educate members of congress and the public on what is allowed and what is not allowed under law. Deputy Attorney General,More >>
Members of the National Security Agency held a hearing to educate members of congress and the public on what is allowed and what is not allowed under law.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:33:22 GMT
USM is moving on to the second phase of landscape restoration resulting from the February 10th tornado. The first phase of the $3 million project involved planting trees, laying sod, and securing irrigation.More >>
USM is moving on to the second phase of landscape restoration resulting from the February 10th tornado. The first phase of the $3 million project involved planting trees, laying sod, and securing irrigation.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 10:25 AM EDT2013-06-18 14:25:08 GMT
(CNN) - The Oxford English Dictionary is acknowledging that tweeting isn't just for the birds. In its latest update, the dictionary has revamped the entry for "tweet" to include its social networking usage. ItMore >>
In its latest update, the dictionary has revamped the entry for "tweet" to include its social networking usage.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
Plenty of Americans are eager to use their mobile phones and tablet computers to better manage their health care, a new poll finds -- though the nation has a way to go before we're all consulting Dr. Smartphone.More >>
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-05-02 18:41:33 GMT
University of Southern Mississippi students Stephanie Abby and Alex Piper have not stopped smiling since bringing home top honors from competition that boasted thousands of contestantsMore >>
University of Southern Mississippi students Stephanie Abby and Alex Piper have not stopped smiling since bringing home top honors from competition that boasted thousands of contestants from institutions across the nation.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:10 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:10:51 GMT
The following is a news release from the Hattiesburg School District: The First Tee Golf Champions Challenge will be held on May 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.I. Patrick Stadium on the HHS campus.TheMore >>
The First Tee Golf Champions Challenge will be held on May 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at D.I. Patrick Stadium on the HHS campus.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 2:03 AM EDT2013-05-02 06:03:03 GMT
The following is a news release from Oak Grove Public Library: First Photo: Mr. Pendergrass's recent visit to the OGPL to talk about and sign/sell copies of his recent book, "AgainstMore >>
The following is a news release from Oak Grove Public Library: First Photo: Mr. Pendergrass's recent visit to the OGPL to talk about and sign/sell copies of his recent book, "AgainstMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 1:46 AM EDT2013-05-02 05:46:30 GMT
The following is a news release from Pearl River Community College: State Rep. Mark Formby of Picayune will talk to Pearl River Community College graduates on May 15 about success and what it isn't.PRCCMore >>
State Rep. Mark Formby of Picayune will talk to Pearl River Community College graduates on May 15 about success and what it isn’t.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 11:08 AM EDT2013-05-01 15:08:48 GMT
Donna Langford, co-chair of the board for The Children's Center for Communication and Development at The University of Southern Mississippi, has been recognized for her generosity and giving spiritMore >>
The first Pearl River Community College students to graduate from the Honors Institute were honored with a Medallion Ceremony on April 29.More >>
According to USA Today, the price of gas is getting cheaper mainly because the price of crude oil has dropped. Here are 10 states where gas is getting cheaper.More >>
According to USA Today, the price of gas is getting cheaper mainly because the price of crude oil has dropped. Here are 10 states where gas is getting cheaper.More >>
More than half of people - 56 percent to be exact - surveyed by PriceGrabber.com said they would shop with their tax refunds. The top item on the list may surprise you, unless you're fan of Carrie Bradshaw.More >>
More than half of people - 56 percent to be exact - surveyed by PriceGrabber.com said they would shop with their tax refunds. The top item on the list may surprise you, unless you're fan of Carrie Bradshaw.More >>
Landmark cities and entire countries are under threat of rising sea levels and could sink by the end of the century without human intervention. Here's a list of the disappearing relics of a colder age.More >>
Landmark cities and entire countries are under threat of rising sea levels and could sink by the end of the century without human intervention. Here's a list of the disappearing relics of a colder age.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:06 AM EDT2013-06-18 15:06:15 GMT
New details are emerging on the suspect and device found at Marion General Hospital Thursday. Columbia Police, Marion County investigators, ATF, MBI, and the highway patrol responded to a possible explosiveMore >>
Investigators from Columbia, Marion County, ATF, MBI, and the Highway patrol responded to a possible explosive device at Marion General Hospital on Thursday.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:49 AM EDT2013-06-18 12:49:53 GMT
Simpson County Sheriff's deputies are looking for two inmates who walked off a work detail crew early Monday morning. According to Simpson County Sheriff Kenneth Lewis, Simpson County Adult Detention CenterMore >>
Two Simpson County inmates who walked off a work detail site Monday morning have been recaptured.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:23 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:23:30 GMT
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her. Jayden Sink raised nearly $200 on Friday while she sold lemonadeMore >>
A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.More >>
Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:50 AM EDT2013-06-18 10:50:04 GMT
A Gulfport man's front yard turned into a movie set Monday, as a film crew for "Category 5" took over.More >>
Fred Bradley, 77, never imagined his home of nearly 50 years would end up being the set of a movie much less having actor Burt Reynolds play in a scene at his house.More >>
Monday, June 17 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:24:53 GMT
Mississippi sheriffs can ban people from openly carrying guns into courthouses, according to state Attorney General, Jim Hood. Hood released a document in anticipation of the law that starts July 1 withMore >>
Mississippi sheriffs can ban people from openly carrying guns into courthouses, according to state Attorney General Jim Hood.More >>
(06-17-13)The crew for the movie "Category 5" was busy in Gulfport Monday. Christina Garcia heads to a home that's been turned into a movie set.More >>
A 5-year-old Kansas City girl raised money for the Equality House, which is across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church. Her lemonade stand angered members of the Westboro group.More >>
They are twins who were born on different days, but now their first born children share the same birthday. The sisters gave birth less than 90 minutes apart.More >>
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Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:02 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:02:53 GMT
Performances take place July 9 through 20 at the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre on the main Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University. "Route 66" is a musical journey along the famous highway andMore >>
Performances take place July 9 through 20 at the Joe and Virginia Tatum Theatre on the main Hattiesburg campus of William Carey University. "Route 66" is a musical journey along the famous highway and featuring the music of the 1950s and 1960s. For reservations, call 601-318-6221. More >>
Friday, June 14 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-06-14 19:15:06 GMT
Stride Rite is recalling several girls' sandals. Officials say the flower can come off of the Joanna sandals and pose a choking hazard. Stride Rite officials say they were sold from December of 2011More >>
