(Evening UPDATE) Debate over hospital tax prolonged in Mississippi (Laurel Leader-Call)JACKSON (AP) ? The debate over whether to tax Mississippi hospitals to help pay for Medicaid will linger awhile. House Medicaid Committee Chairman Dirk Dedeaux says lawmakers will spend the next few weeks discussing proposals.

Roadshow hunts for treasures (Laurel Leader-Call)Antique coins, gold coins, scrap gold and many other items are being sought this week by treasures hunters during their stay here in Laurel. Appraisers began Tuesday examining local resident? items with hopes of purchasing those unique items from their owners.

Most expensive house in America: TV producer Aaron Spelling's house on market for 150m (Daily Telegraph)A house belonging to late TV producer Aaron Spelling has gone on the market in Los Angeles with an asking price of 150 million £105m - making it the most expensive property for sale in the US.

Kentucky receives permission to talk to Calipari (The Oskaloosa Herald)The University of Memphis has given Kentucky permission to speak to coach John Calipari about the Wildcats? head coaching position.

(Afternoon UPDATE) Miss. legislators: No changes in cig tax proposals (Laurel Leader-Call)JACKSON (AP) ? Mississippi lawmakers made little progress Tuesday on a proposal to increase the cigarette tax. House Ways and Means Chairman Percy Watson told his committee he felt confident that negotiators would reach a compromise. But many legislators were less optimistic.

Hot property for sale: Hef's L.A. house next to party palace (Denver Post)OK, no more proverbial pressing your nose up against the gates hoping to catch a glimpse of what goes on at the Playboy mansion. Now, you can live right next door and spy from the comforts of your own home.

Locals help in Magee tornado response (Laurel Leader-Call)When an EF3 tornado ripped through Magee last week, dozens of homes, churches, and businesses were destroyed or heavily damaged, impacting a number of people in Simpson County. But, the response to that storm had more ties to Jones County than many people here realize.

100% mortgage scheme backed (The Evening Telegraph)Dundee City Council has defended its decision to offer council tenants and first time buyers 100% mortgages at a time when the recession has forced High Street lenders to withdraw such loans (writes Bruce Robbins).

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