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Judge sets mental exam for Mississippi man accused of strangling inmate

A judge is ordering that a Mississippi man accused of strangling his cellmate undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4:02 pm

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Mississippi school system spends $13M in savings in 4 years

A northeast Mississippi school district is looking at spending cuts after burning through $13 million in savings in the last four years.

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4:01 pm

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Final soldiers from 155th return from deployment

The final members of a Mississippi National Guard unit returned home Saturday from deployment in the Middle East.

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 8, 2019 9:54 am

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Mississippi teacher group asks educators about protests, walkouts over pay

One of Mississippi’s statewide teacher organizations asked supporters Thursday if they’re interested in protests over teacher pay and Republican education policies, even asking about an ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 5, 2019 10:42 am

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Lawsuits: Funeral home gave families the wrong bodies

A Mississippi funeral home is accused of giving the wrong bodies to two families.

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 5, 2019 9:40 am

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Humanist group objects to ‘In God We Trust’ on Mississippi license plate

A national group that includes atheists and agnostics is objecting to Mississippi’s new standard license plate design that has the phrase “In God We ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 4, 2019 1:58 pm

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Sheriff: Mississippi prison guard severely injured by inmate

A sheriff in Mississippi says a Marshall County prison guard has been severely injured by an inmate.

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 4, 2019 10:45 am

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Trump EPA weighs reviving massive Mississippi flood project

The Trump administration is taking a fresh look at a long-dead Mississippi flood project that the late Sen. John McCain once called “one of the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 3:15 pm

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2 GOP governor hopefuls advocate for teacher pay, health access in debate

Two of the three Republican candidates for Mississippi governor agreed on many points during the first debate of the 2019 campaign season, each saying he ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 9:10 am

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Former police officer gets 20 years in child’s hot-car death

A former Mississippi police officer is headed to prison for the death of her 3-year-old daughter, who was left in a patrol car while her ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 12:57 pm

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2 of 3 Mississippi GOP candidates for governor set to debate

Two of the three Republican candidates for Mississippi governor are set to take part in the first debate of the campaign season.

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 10:50 am

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Ex-Food Network chef from Mississippi admits to embezzlement

A Mississippi chef who competed on two Food Network shows and admitted to embezzling $10,000 from a former employer has been ordered into a three-year ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 1, 2019 10:02 am

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Mississippi closes another 27 unsafe bridges

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is closing 27 more local bridges that county officials did not close after inspectors found the structures to be unsafe.

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 29, 2019 2:40 pm

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$2M for private school tuition in Mississippi survives last-ditch challenge

A provision to increase funding by $2 million for private school attendance by Mississippi students with special education needs has survived despite a last-ditch attempt ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 29, 2019 2:39 pm

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Mississippi man pleads guilty in ‘Vote Trump’ church arson

A member of a black church in Mississippi has pleaded guilty to burning the church, which was also spray painted with the slogan “Vote Trump,” ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 29, 2019 9:20 am

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Mississippi woman arrested for stealing trooper’s puppy

A 22-year-old Mississippi woman faces charges for allegedly stealing a 7-month-old pit bull puppy outside its owner’s home.

by The Associated Press, Friday, March 29, 2019 9:18 am

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Borrowed money will pay for dozens of Mississippi projects

The Mississippi Legislature is planning to borrow $207 million under Senate Bill 3065 to pay for various projects, part of more than $360 million in ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 28, 2019 4:39 pm

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Abortion-rights group sues Mississippi over ‘heartbeat’ law

An abortion-rights group is asking a federal judge to block a Mississippi law that will ban most abortions once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:12 am

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Simmons answers questions at Mississippi State’s pro day

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State’s Jeffery Simmons has the look of a future NFL player after a prolific three-year college career. He’s also wearing a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:54 am

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Senate approves $1,500 pay raise for Mississippi teachers

Mississippi lawmakers are moving toward a $1,500 pay raise for teachers beginning July 1.

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 28, 2019 10:36 am

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Two found dead in Mississippi county; officials seek causes of death

Officials in central Mississippi are investigating why two people have been found dead.

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 1:58 pm

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Former lawman charged with rape in south Mississippi

A former law enforcement officer has been charged with rape in south Mississippi.

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 10:08 am

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Mississippi man gets prison for drugging, trafficking kids

A Mississippi man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison for drugging children and then trafficking them for sex.

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 9:16 am

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Hinds CC VP makes history; new president at Delta CC

MOORHEAD (AP) — Mississippi Delta Community College is naming a native of the Delta region as president. Tyrone Jackson will become the college’s first African-American ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 7:40 pm

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New York man charged in Mississippi car chase; $98K seized

Authorities say nearly $99,000 of cash have been seized from a New York man arrested in Mississippi after a high-speed chase.

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 2:34 pm

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Man dies after shot in fight over his dog attacking neighbor

A Mississippi man has died after he got into an argument over a dog attack and his neighbor shot him.

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 26, 2019 9:59 am

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Officials investigate 2 inmate deaths in Mississippi jails

COLUMBUS (AP) — Mississippi state police are investigating the deaths of two inmates in separate jails.

by The Associated Press, Monday, March 18, 2019 9:39 am

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Teacher pay, abortion restriction among surviving bills

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Wednesday was the deadline for the Mississippi House and Senate to act on general bills that originated in the other chamber. ... Read more