Jackson public schools will no longer handcuff students to poles or other objects and will train staff at its alternative school on better methods of discipline.

Jackson public schools will no longer handcuff students to poles or other objects and will train staff at its alternative school on better methods of discipline.

JACKSON, Miss. — Jackson public schools will no longer handcuff students to poles or other objects and will train staff at its alternative school on better methods of discipline.

Jackson shows off new curves in the French Rivera Associated Press Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 02:50 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2012 The 46-year-old became a spokesperson for NutriSystem in December and credits the diet company for helping her lose weight, though she's keeping quiet about ...

The B2 Neighborhood Watch group encouraged Jackson residents to bring unwanted trash or junk items they may have to Stream in the Desert Church, located on 145 N. Gorham, for their fourth annual “Neighborhood Dump Day.”

Do you love or loathe their looks?

American Idol : 'American Idol' judges split on whether Phillip Phillips or Jessica Sanchez should win. American Idol's finale performance show was a too-close-to-call toss-up between Phillip Phillips and Jessica Sanchez , according to the show's judges.

American Idol : 'American Idol' judges split about if Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips should win. American Idol's finale performance show was a too-close-to-call toss-up between Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips , according to the show's judges.

American Idol : 'American Idol' judges split on whether Jessica Sanchez or Phillip Phillips should win. American Idol's finale performance show was a too close to call toss-up between Jessica Sanchez and Phillip Phillips , according to the show's judges.

The Chicago Cubs need offense. Their top prospect, first baseman Anthony Rizzo, has a .351 batting average with 16 home runs and a .415 on-base percentage (OBP) in 174 at-bats for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs in 2012. Rizzo has a 1.116 on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS). He also hit 26 homers with a 1.056 OPS with the San Diego Padres' Triple-A affiliate in 2011.