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Farmers, rural areas feel the pain as backwater flood rises

ROLLING FORK (AP) — For decades, Peggy Sellars and her husband George have warily watched periodic floodwaters inundate the land around their home in the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 12, 2019 7:56 pm

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Teen wanted to save friend from fiery wreck, neither made it

JACKSON (AP) — Cam’Ron Dowell, 15, didn’t want to leave his friend behind in the wreckage after disaster cut short a night of celebration.

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by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 9, 2019 7:44 am

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Peaceable Kingdom: Woman offers home for horses, chickens, even peacocks, in need

By MARY POLLITZ, The Commercial Dispatch of Columbus undefined

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by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 9, 2019 7:39 am

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Jackson man charged after authorities identify body found in woods

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi man has been charged after authorities identified a body found in a rural area.

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by The Associated Press, Saturday, March 9, 2019 7:30 am

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Sweat, Metcalf turn heads at combine

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Scores of NFL prospects descended on Indianapolis over the weekend for the league’s annual scouting combine. Few made the kind of impression ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, March 4, 2019 6:23 pm

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Defense powering Ole Miss’ recent SEC surge

OXFORD (AP) — Ole Miss keeps finding big-time contributors on its roster as it continues to make an unexpected push up the Southeastern Conference standings. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, February 18, 2019 7:12 pm

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Another outage at Grand Gulf nuclear plant in southwest Mississippi raises concerns

Another unplanned outage at Mississippi's Grand Gulf nuclear power plant is adding to regulators' concerns over reliability problems at the largest single-unit nuclear power plant ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:44 am

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Alexandria, La., woman killed when brothers fight over gun

Police in Louisiana say a woman was killed when two brothers fought over a gun and the weapon fired. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, December 17, 2018 11:19 am

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Woman, teen killed Sunday in separate shootings in Mississippi

A 25-year-old woman and an 18-year-old man have been shot to death in separate incidents in Mississippi's capital city. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, December 17, 2018 10:33 am

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Cars for sale: Auto museum in Mississippi closing next year

An automobile museum in Mississippi is closing next year, with the co-founder saying it's no longer "sustainable" for her and some volunteers to operate. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, December 17, 2018 10:31 am

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137 murders and counting: New Orleans on pace to have fewest murders since 1971

With just over two weeks left in 2018, New Orleans is on pace to see a significant drop in the number of murders for the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, December 17, 2018 10:28 am

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Fashion statement? New Olreans man wearing ‘cocaine’ clothing reportedly spray painted word along Bourbon Street

Police in Louisiana say a man wearing a shirt and hat decorated with the word "cocaine" spray-painted the word along Bourbon Street in New Orleans. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:49 am

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Death row inmate requests to be executed immediately

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge will decide whether a death row inmate who says he wants to be executed is mentally competent to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:42 am

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Jackson man gets 3 years for stealing veteran’s ID and $130,000 in veteran’s benefits

A Mississippi man has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing the identity of a U.S. military veteran and using it to get ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:40 am

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Tunica man to stand trial in Michigan student’s death

A 30-year-old Mississippi man has been ordered to stand trial for murder in the fatal off-campus shooting of a 22-year-old Michigan State University student. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 14, 2018 11:34 am

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Gulf Coast man who rammed cars to flee ‘zombies’ gets 15 years

A Mississippi Gulf Coast man who rammed vehicles because he thought zombies were chasing him has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:06 am

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Officials seek Mississippi inmate who stole van, escaped

Authorities in Mississippi are searching for a Madison County inmate who escaped custody when he stole a sheriff's office van and fled. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:03 am

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First-time state GOP lawmaker set to enter 2019 race for Mississippi governor

A first-term Republican state lawmaker is set to start his 2019 campaign for Mississippi governor, although he says he hasn't started raising money. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, December 11, 2018 8:56 am

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5 Mississippi police officers investigated in custody death

Five police officers in Mississippi are being investigated in the death of a man they were taking to the county jail. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:09 am

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Inmate found unresponsive in cell at Mississippi prison

A spokeswoman for the Mississippi Department of Corrections says a prison inmate has been found unresponsive in his cell. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:05 am

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Mississippi Supreme Court rejects challenges over drug used in executions

Mississippi’s state Supreme Court on Thursday denied appeals from two death row inmates over Mississippi’s plans to execute them using a sedative called midazolam. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, December 7, 2018 9:01 am

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Historic 1920s Delta Queen riverboat can cruise again

ST. LOUIS (AP) — After a decade in dock, the historic 1920s-era Delta Queen riverboat will cruise again. President Donald Trump signed legislation on Tuesday ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, December 6, 2018 2:27 pm

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Former USM star Mullens to start again for 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers are sticking with Nick Mullens as their starting quarterback after his spectacular debut performance. The former ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, November 6, 2018 5:25 pm

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Thought to be long gone in Mississippi, Choctaw horses find a connection

Six foals sired by a cream-colored stallion called DeSoto scamper across a pasture in southwest Mississippi — the first new blood in a century for ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 2:28 pm

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Mississippi officials investigate toddler found dead in oven

A grandmother is being questioned after her dead granddaughter was found inside a heated oven in a Mississippi town. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, October 16, 2018 2:18 pm

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‘Unimaginable destruction’: Hurricane Michael smashes rows of houses

The devastation inflicted by Hurricane Michael came into focus Thursday with rows upon rows of homes found smashed to pieces, and rescue crews began making ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, October 11, 2018 3:08 pm

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New Orleans house collapses during renovation; all 11 workers hurt

New Orleans officials say 11 construction workers were injured when a one-story house collapsed during renovations. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, October 11, 2018 3:00 pm

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Ex-teacher indicted on charge of enticing a minor for sex

A former high school math teacher in Mississippi has been indicted on a charge that she enticed a student to meet her for sex. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, October 11, 2018 2:56 pm

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