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Back To Mobile Site [http://m.wapt.com/news] Back To Mobile Site Alerts Mobile Submit a Tip Follow Advertisement News boston marathon Weather Hurricanes u local On TV Must See Marketplace Legal Center Teacher of the Week Home / Local News Local News Sponsor RSS Mississippi receives more than $5K as part of Pfizer settlement Mississippi will receive $532,675 part of a $35 million settlement with a Pfizer Inc. subsidiary over the marketing of an organ-transplant drug. More Mississippi receives more than $5K as part of Pfizer settlement Mississippi will receive $532,675 part of a $35 million settlement with a Pfizer Inc. subsidiary over the marketing of an organ-transplant drug. Boil-water alert issued for Brandon A boil-water alert is issued for residents of Brandon after high levels of coliform bacteria are found. Boy who suffers from brain stem tumor becomes Tiger for day Freddie Coleman, an 11-year-old Pascagoula native who has Asperger's syndrome and suffers from a brain-stem tumor, was the honorary co-captain of the Jackson State Tigers football team on Saturday. One person injured in Warren Co. crash One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Warren County. Cost to buy school supplies climbing A study finds that the cost of school supplies is rising. Inmate who escaped work detail captured An inmate who escaped from a work detail in Canton is captured. Davis brings discipline, detail-oriented approach to MRA MRA has a bruising running back, an elusive pass catcher and a coach who demands accountability. Pastor returns from mission trip to Israel A pastor from Jackson returns from a mission trip to Israel. Warren Co. man accused of stealing pool A Warren County man who was charged previously with automobile theft is now accused of stealing a pool. AG drops embezzlement charges against Aldridge Mississippi's attorney general has dropped criminal embezzlement charges against Republican state Rep. Brian Aldridge because of the death of a key witness. Jackson Boy who suffers from brain stem tumor becomes Tiger for day Cost to buy school supplies climbing Pastor returns from mission trip to Israel MORE Sports Boy who suffers from brain stem tumor becomes Tiger for day Rain scrubs Thompson's run at record Thompson will break record or die. Failure isn't considered MORE Entertainment 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Critics react Star Trek legend turned NASA 'secret weapon' Glenn Beck's challenge: Getting onto your TV MORE Politics Deadlocked Hawaii race might force votes amid devastation Hawaii governor loses in Democratic primary Partisan divisions emerge over U.S. mission in Iraq MORE Health Boil-water alert issued for Brandon West African nations try to contain Ebola Why missionaries put their lives on the line MORE Odd News Police arrest doughnut-eating-contest-winning thief 'Ex-wife sale' sign draws criticism Cafe charges customers 35 cent "minimum wage fee" MORE Video Brandon water woes 27min 11-year-old gets special wish School supplies cost parents more MRA playmakers set sights on title MORE Meet The Team Meet The WAPT News Team Slideshows Take a look inside the Mississippi State Capitol Mug shots: August arrests Fire destroys Jackson home Man wanted in Rankin Co. burglary case MORE Advertising Most Popular Slideshows Stories Videos Advertising Latest from 16 WAPT News Weather u local On TV Featured Mississippi receives more than $5K as part of Pfizer settlement WATCH Weather Alerts (11) Closings ( ) Radar MORE Latest Headlines Iraqi troops surge into Baghdad's Green Zone 13min Iraqi troops, security forces and tanks surged into Baghdad on Sunday as political turmoil deepened over who should lead the country. Read More » NASCAR's Tony Stewart hits, kills driver 21min Accounts of teen's fatal shooting conflict 35min Passengers rescued from roller coaster 48min MORE Advertising Showcase 16 Tweet WAPT Jackson © 2014, Jackson Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WAPT-TV. Site Map Disclosures Privacy Policy Terms of Use Public Inspection File Sections News Weather Sports On TV Auto Marketplace TV Station WAPT Jobs About WAPT Contact Us News Team Advertise Services Email Sign-Up Mobile Social RSS Partners Hearst Television Internet Broadcasting ABC CNN Manilla