'Hairspray' opens Tuesday at the New Stage Theatre

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Friday, May 24th, 2013, 2:16pm

'Hairspray' opens Tuesday at the New Stage Theatre

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) - The New Stage Theatre will present Hairspray starting Tuesday.

Performances are set for May 28-June 1 and June 5-8 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are scheduled for 2 p.m. June 2 and 9.

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Murder defendant says shackles 'irritate' skin

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Friday, May 24th, 11:22 am

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- A capital murder case defendant, known for his abrasive outbursts and odd behavior in court, entered court Friday morning with a limp. James Hutto told Judge Bill Gowan that he needed to be excused for the day because the shackles on his legs had been irritating his skin.

Judge Gowan ordered a two-hour break so a doctor and nurse could examine the accused killer. Gowan wants to proceed with the case, and plans to continue proceedings Saturday and possibly on Memorial Day.

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CHS celebrates class of 2013

Submitted by Clinton Public ... on Thursday, May 23rd, 1:03 pm

CLINTON — Members of the class of 2013 are leaving Clinton High School with more than $2.9 million in scholarships to colleges and universities across the country.

There are two National Merit finalists and three National Achievement finalists in this year’s graduating class. There are two STAR Students, including one who scored perfect on the ACT.

“Our graduating seniors have earned honors in a wide array of academic, athletic and arts competitions,” said Dr. Phil Burchfield, superintendent of schools.

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Driver claims water in gas at Clinton store damaged car

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Thursday, May 23rd, 8:28 am

According to the Byram motorist, his 2005 Chrysler 300 stopped across the street from the convenience store after he purchased $25 of plus gasoline Wednesday.

CLINTON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- One customer at a gas station in Clinton claims water in the fuel damaged his vehicle.

Toby Latham said water in gasoline from Kangaroo Express on Springridge Road caused his car to break down on the side of the roadway.

According to the Byram motorist, his 2005 Chrysler 300 stopped across the street from the convenience store after he purchased $25 of plus gasoline Wednesday.

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Bond denied for Clinton murder suspect

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 3:20 pm

Clinton Police Department Interim Chief Mike Warren said it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to Nichols' death.

CLINTON, MS (Mississippi News Now)-

Judge Steven Nixon has denied bond for the man charged in the weekend shooting death of a 21-year-old Jackson man in Clinton.

Tommy Bass, 31, of Clinton, has been charged with murder in the death of Mark Nichols. He's being held in the Hinds County Detention Center and is scheduled to be in court June 5.

Clinton Police Department Interim Chief Mike Warren said it appears a disagreement over a woman may have led to Nichols' death.

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I-55 six lane reconstruction scheduled to get underway

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 12:46 pm

JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now)- Drivers won't have to endure that bumpy ride along I-55 from Jackson to Byram for much longer. MDOT is finally tackling the problem plagued roadway.

Before motorists see those improvements, they must prepare for about a year and a half of road work and stop and go traffic.

Mississippi Department of Transportation crews were installing signage along McDowell Road Monday alerting motorists to expect construction work to begin the next week on I-55 South from Jackson to Byram.

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Linda Gale Reed's Hinds County past

Submitted by MSNewsNow Web Staff on Tuesday, May 21st, 12:35 pm

Records at the Hinds County Circuit Clerk's office, dating back to 1974 and '75, show that Linda Gale Reed, under the name Linda Gale McDaniel, was charged with uttering of forgery.

HINDS COUNTY, MS (Mississippi News Now)- Linda Gale Reed is accused of stealing over $20,000 from her employer in Copiah County, Moore Fabrication. That's what led investigators to change her status from "missing" to "wanted" during their 2012 search following her disappearance.

But further investigation reveals Reed has been before a judge for fraud before. Could Linda Gale Reed be a case of bookkeeping gone bad on more than one occasion?

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