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Roadside killer suspect's mother speaks

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Mid-South drivers are cautiously taking a sigh of relief, now that a suspected roadside killer is in jail. For the first time, Action News 5 is hearing from that suspect's mother. More>>

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No charges yet for police impersonator suspect

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James Lucas, the man suspected of impersonating and police officer and pulling two people over in Humphreys County, hasn't been charged but is still being held. More>>

Walt's Look Around: Crappie Master's Fishing Tournament

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Saturday might be your day to sleep in. But not if it's the day you are in a Crappie Master's Fishing Tournament. Qualifying fish can be caught anywhere between 6am and 3pm this day. More>>

The Story of Boom Boom Pow Pow

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You can call her the Madison Central super fan. More>>

Pet of the Week: Conrad the Beagle

This week's Pet of the Week is Conrad -- a 2-year-old Beagle mix. More>>

Obama to Congress: Put in place banking rules now

President Barack Obama says the big trading loss at JPMorgan Chase shows the need to finally put in place banking rules he signed into law two years ago. He also is calling on Congress to stop trying to weaken the... More>>

Chinese activist who fled house arrest heads to US

A blind Chinese legal activist was hurriedly taken from a hospital and put on a plane for the United States on Saturday, closing a nearly monthlong diplomatic tussle that had tested U.S.-China relations. More>>

Facebook bans mother for posting photos of baby with birth defect

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UPDATE: A Mid-South mother has been banned from Facebook for the photos she posted of her newborn son.

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Cops: Robbery likely motive for shootings

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Authorities say robbery appears to be the motive of the suspect in a pair of killings that frightened motorists in northwestern Mississippi. More>>

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Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg marries sweetheart
Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg marries sweetheart
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has updated his status to "married."More >>
Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg updated his status to "married" on Saturday.More >>
Arizona tribes talk significance of solar eclipse
Arizona tribes talk significance of solar eclipse
Seven years old and lounging in a tree listening to the radio, Baje Whitethorne Sr. wasn't aware of the lesson he was about to learn.More >>
Seven years old and lounging in a tree listening to the radio, Baje Whitethorne Sr. wasn't aware of the lesson he was about to learn.More >>
Men accused of plotting attacks around NATO summit
Men accused of plotting attacks around NATO summit
Three men arrested earlier this week when police raided a Chicago apartment were being held on terrorism conspiracy charges Saturday stemming from allegations that they tried to make Molotov cocktails ahead of the NATO...More >>
Three activists who traveled to Chicago for a NATO summit were accused Saturday of manufacturing Molotov cocktails in a plot to attack President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters, Mayor Rahm Emanuel's home and...More >>
Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY
Mary Kennedy is mourned at private funeral in NY
Mary Richardson Kennedy had been close to the Kennedys for much of her life, as a teenage friendship led to a marriage into one of America's most famous families.More >>
Family and friends gathered Saturday at a modest stone church in a hamlet north of New York City for the funeral of Mary Richardson Kennedy, the latest member of that charmed and cursed family to fall victim to tragedy and...More >>
Chelsea beats Bayern Munich in penalty shootout
Chelsea beats Bayern Munich in penalty shootout
Didier Drogba scored the decisive goal in the shootout and Chelsea beat Bayern Munich to win the Champions League final, 4-3 on penalty kicks after a dramatic 1-1 draw Saturday.More >>
You can't keep Didier Drogba down.More >>

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Jackie Chan goes out fighting
Jackie Chan goes out fighting
Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.More >>
Jackie Chan is landing his last punch as an action star, but says he is stepping into retirement having made one of the most important films of his career.More >>
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13
'Coal Miner's Daughter' Lynn married at 15, not 13
The Associated Press has discovered documents that show country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe.More >>
Country music legend Loretta Lynn is three years older than she has led people to believe, an age change that undermines the story she told of being married at 13 in "Coal Miner's Daughter," documents obtained by The...More >>
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
Hollywood star Will Smith has slapped a male television reporter who tried to kiss him before the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."More >>
Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black III."More >>
Glitter and bare skin at Vienna's City Hall
Glitter and bare skin at Vienna's City Hall
It's Vienna's biggest party - and its most outrageous - where guests in tuxedos rub shoulders with others wearing little more than body paint.More >>
Some were hot Saturday at Vienna's Life Ball, a glitzy mega-party at Vienna's City Hall staged to raise funds for fighting AIDS. And some were not.More >>
Ed Westwick: TV Romeo turned movie star
Ed Westwick: TV Romeo turned movie star
From the Upper Eastside to the south of France - via medieval Italy - Ed Westwick is on the move.More >>
From the Upper Eastside to the south of France - via medieval Italy - Ed Westwick is on the move.More >>

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2 dead in Prentiss Co. accident
2 dead in Prentiss Co. accident
Prentiss County Coroner Greg Sparks says two people were killed Saturday in a six-vehicle accident on the Mississippi Highway 30 bypass in northeast Mississippi.More >>
Prentiss County Coroner Greg Sparks says two people were killed Saturday in a six-vehicle accident on the Mississippi Highway 30 bypass in northeast Mississippi.More >>
This Hour: Latest Mississippi news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Mississippi news, sports, business and entertainment
Ocean Springs aldermen took no action this week on a request for an anti-smoking ordinance.More >>
News Minute: Here is the latest Mississippi news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Mississippi news from The Associated Press
The Mississippi Supreme Court has on its docket an appeal by two groups challenging how Mississippi conducts its executions. The lawsuit by two anti-death penalty organizations was filed last year on behalf of three inmates....More >>
Aldermen don't act on anti-smoking request
Aldermen don't act on anti-smoking request
Ocean Springs aldermen took no action this week on a request for an anti-smoking ordinance.More >>
Ocean Springs aldermen took no action this week on a request for an anti-smoking ordinance.More >>
Inmates: State failed to publicize lethal new drug
Inmates: State failed to publicize lethal new drug
The Mississippi Supreme Court has on its docket an appeal by two groups challenging how Mississippi conducts its executions.More >>
The Mississippi Supreme Court has on its docket an appeal by two groups challenging how Mississippi conducts its executions.More >>

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Facebook bans mother for posting photos of baby with birth defect
Facebook bans mother for posting photos of baby with birth defect
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 7:17 PM EDT2012-05-18 23:17:11 GMT
(WMC-TV) - More than 1,000 Action News 5 Facebook fans are rallying around a mother who feels Facebook is discriminating against photos she posted on the social media network of her son. Grayson JamesMore >>
UPDATE: A Mid-South mother has been banned from Facebook for the photos she posted of her newborn son.

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Arrest made in Mississippi highway shootings
Arrest made in Mississippi highway shootings
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 1:31 PM EDT2012-05-18 17:31:33 GMT
After two homicides state authorities believe they have the "Roadside Shooter" in custody.More >>
After two homicides along north Mississippi highways, state authorities believe they have the "roadside shooter" in custody.More >>
Mayes' sister shares family secrets; 'Adam wanted a family'
Mayes' sister shares family secrets; 'Adam wanted a family'
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 5:54 AM EDT2012-05-18 09:54:56 GMT
(WMC-TV) – The sister of Adam Mayes is shedding light into their family history and revealing secrets that expose the devil inside of the man accused of kidnap and murder. Pamela Bain is Adam Mayes' olderMore >>
The sister of Adam Mayes is shedding light into their family history and revealing secrets that expose the devil inside of the man accused of kidnap and murder.More >>
7-Eleven video of Trayvon Martin released
7-Eleven video of Trayvon Martin released
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 9:42 AM EDT2012-05-18 13:42:22 GMT
SANFORD, FL (CNN) – Trayvon Martin walked into a 7-Eleven in Sanford, Florida, grabbing a bag of Skittles and a can of AriZona iced tea. The hood from his dark gray sweatshirt over his head, he walkedMore >>
Trayvon Martin walked into a 7-Eleven in Sanford, Florida, grabbing a bag of Skittles and a can of AriZona iced tea.More >>
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Possible police impersonator in custody in Humphreys Co.
Possible police impersonator in custody in Humphreys Co.
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 11:05 PM EDT2012-05-18 03:05:40 GMT
A Yazoo City man is being detained by the Humphreys County Sheriff's Department after two people reported being pulled over by someone who did not appear to be a law-enforcement officer. Yazoo CountyMore >>
A Yazoo City man is being detained by the Humphreys County Sheriff's Department after two people reported being pulled over by someone who did not appear to be a law enforcement officer.More >>
East 125th slasher charged
Updated: Saturday, May 19 2012 9:43 PM EDT2012-05-20 01:43:24 GMT
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Cleveland Police are on scene of a car accident.Authorities say the incident happened at E. 125th and Soika. Witnesses say at least one child was struck.They are just getting on scene and details areMore >>
Charges have been filed in a fatal stabbing turned deadly car crash on the city's east side.More >>
Cops: Robbery likely motive for shootings
Cops: Robbery likely motive for shootings
Updated: Saturday, May 19 2012 10:34 AM EDT2012-05-19 14:34:55 GMT
Authorities say robbery appears to be the motive of a suspect in a pair of killings that frightened motorists in northwestern Mississippi.More >>
Authorities say robbery appears to be the motive of the suspect in a pair of killings that frightened motorists in northwestern Mississippi.More >>
25 Pass students in legal trouble over Senior prank
25 Pass students in legal trouble over Senior prank
Updated: Friday, May 18 2012 6:55 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:55:55 GMT
A senior prank has landed 25 Pass High students in trouble with the law and now they may not be able to walk in their graduation. Pass Christian assistant Police Chief James Stewart said the studentsMore >>
A senior prank has landed 25 Pass High students in trouble with the law and now they may not be able to walk in their graduation. Pass Christian assistant Police Chief James Stewart said the students pried open the cafeteria door and created quite a mess.More >>
Teacher resigns after fist fight in front of elementary students
Teacher resigns after fist fight in front of elementary students
Updated: Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:22 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:22:06 GMT
MEMPHIS, TN - (WMC-TV) – Forget writing and arithmetic. Two teachers at Knight Road Elementary school in Memphis have taught students a terrible lesson. "They came home telling me about it and I saidMore >>
One teacher has resigned after a fist fight in the hallway with another teacher at Knight Road Elementary School. More >>
Stolen car victim not pleased with Jackson police
Stolen car victim not pleased with Jackson police
Updated: Thursday, May 17 2012 8:25 PM EDT2012-05-18 00:25:35 GMT
A Rankin County woman, whose car was stolen in Jackson, is not satisfied with the way she has been treated by the Jackson Police Department. She says officers have spotted her vehicle before, but haveMore >>
A Rankin County woman, whose car was stolen in Jackson, is not satisfied with the way she has been treated by the Jackson Police Department. She says officers have spotted her vehicle before, but have failed to make an arrest.More >>

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BREAKING NEWS: Police impersonator arrested
BREAKING NEWS: Police impersonator arrested
RAW: Trayvon Martin's last moments now public
RAW: Trayvon Martin's last moments now public
Trayvon Martin walked into a 7-Eleven in Sanford, Florida, grabbing a bag of Skittles and a can of AriZona iced tea.More >>
Possible police impersonator in custody in Humphreys Co.
Possible police impersonator in custody in Humphreys Co.
Family celebrates baby's short life
Family celebrates baby's short life
Mother banned from Facebook for sharing photo of newborn with birth defect
Mother banned from Facebook for sharing photo of newborn with birth defect
Mayes' sister shares family secrets; 'He wanted a family'
Mayes' sister shares family secrets; 'He wanted a family'
MCS Teachers Fight
MCS Teachers Fight
Stolen car victim not pleased with Jackson police
Stolen car victim not pleased with Jackson police
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself
Deputies: Fla. mom killed 4 kids, then herself
Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to house after fleeingMore >>
Deputies: Fla. mom fatally shot her 4 children then herself; 3 returned to house after fleeingMore >>
Stokes to propose saggy pants ban
Stokes to propose saggy pants ban

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Ouch! Dog bites politician but she gets a vote
Ouch! Dog bites politician but she gets a vote
A woman running for the Michigan Legislature was bitten by a dog while going door to door. The dog's distressed owner has made amends: Ann Doyle can put a campaign sign on his property.More >>
A woman running for the Michigan Legislature was bitten by a dog while going door to door. The dog's distressed owner has made amends: Ann Doyle can put a campaign sign on his property.More >>
Heads wins coin toss for Texas City Council seat
Heads wins coin toss for Texas City Council seat
A coin toss on Friday will decide the outcome of a West Texas city council election in which the candidates received the same number of votes.More >>
City Council candidate Bruce MacNair watched the coin rise into the air Friday. His opponent, Bryan Studer, kept his gaze on the carpeted floor to see how it landed.More >>
Man wears briefs on head during Idaho burglary
Man wears briefs on head during Idaho burglary
Police in southwest Idaho say a man chose briefs over boxers to wear on his head as he held up a coffee shop and stole a safe.More >>
Police in southwest Idaho say a man chose briefs over boxers to wear on his head as he held up a coffee shop and stole a safe.More >>
Texas boy suspended over NBA shave scores tickets
Texas boy suspended over NBA shave scores tickets
A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.More >>
A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.More >>
Moose on the loose triggers police chase in Utah
Moose on the loose triggers police chase in Utah
Utah wildlife officials say a moose went on a jaunt through neighborhoods north of Logan and triggered a police chase.More >>
Utah wildlife officials say a moose went on a jaunt through neighborhoods north of Logan and triggered a police chase.More >>
Police on swallowed diamond: This, too, shall pass
Police on swallowed diamond: This, too, shall pass
Police in the Canadian province of Ontario say they are holding a man who is accused of swallowing a $20,000 diamond as long as it takes for him to produce the evidence.More >>
Police in Canada say they are waiting for a man accused of stealing a $20,000 diamond and swallowing it to produce the evidence.More >>
Calif. woman apparently burned by rocks in pocket
Calif. woman apparently burned by rocks in pocket
Authorities in Southern California are investigating what appears to be the spontaneous combustion of rocks scooped from a San Clemente Beach that left a woman with third-degree burns.More >>
A woman suffered third-degree burns after what appeared to be the spontaneous combustion of rocks that had been scooped up from a Southern California beach, a fire official said.More >>
Seattle car vandal takes nothing, leaves tortillas
Seattle car vandal takes nothing, leaves tortillas
Seattle police are scratching their heads about this one.More >>
Seattle police are scratching their heads about this one.More >>
Authorities: Trooper gets text seeking illegal buy
Authorities: Trooper gets text seeking illegal buy
Two women face possible charges after authorities say a text message seeking the illegal purchase of alcohol was errantly sent to an Alaska State Trooper.More >>
Two women face possible charges after authorities say a text message seeking the illegal purchase of alcohol was errantly sent to an Alaska State Trooper.More >>
Baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
Baby red crabs invade Cayman Islands
Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year.More >>
Hundreds of thousands of red baby crabs are invading the Cayman Islands in a seasonal migration that residents say is unusually heavy this year.More >>