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Hinds county house fire where man found dead ruled an arson

Authorities say arson caused a central Mississippi house fire where a 55-year-old man was found dead. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 12, 2018 7:08 am

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Reeves says he’s not to blame for planned road near his home

Lt. Gov. Tate Reeves says he did not pressure the Mississippi Department of Transportation to build a road near his gated neighborhood. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 4:02 pm

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One month before school starts, one Mississippi district still unsure about how many high schools it will have

With a month before school starts, one Mississippi Delta school district still isn't sure whether it will have one high school or two in the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 3:58 pm

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Neglect inquiry rescued about 100 dogs and cats in Jones County

As many as 100 dogs and cats are being rescued from a property in southern Mississippi. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 3:54 pm

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Texas professors seek to revive challenge to campus carry law

Attorneys for three University of Texas professors were set to ask a federal appeals court Wednesday to revive their lawsuit against a law allowing people ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11:59 am

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Authorities arrest father of 4-year-old shot

Police say they arrested the father of a 4-year-old killed last week. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11:56 am

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Two go to runoff in Rankin, Simpson for Mississippi House seat

Two candidates are heading to a special election runoff to fill a seat in the Mississippi House. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11:54 am

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Mississippi Department of Transportation delays road to lieutenant governor’s subdivision

The Mississippi Department of Transportation is putting the brakes on a plan to build a $2 million access road to a gated subdivision where Lt. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 9:19 am

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Lauderdale Sheriff: Mom tails man who kidnapped daughter at gunpoint

A Mississippi sheriff says a woman saw her daughter get kidnapped at gunpoint and shoved into a car, so she tailed them until authorities arrived. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 11, 2018 9:15 am

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Two ex-workers charged in World War II veteran’s 2017 death

Two former employees of a Mississippi veterans home have been charged with manslaughter in the 2017 death of a 93-year-old World War II veteran. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 4:10 pm

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Attendance beats expectations at Mississippi history museums

Two Mississippi history museums have attracted more visitors in their first seven months than officials predicted for an entire year. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 4:06 pm

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Louisiana gymnastics coach accused again of child sex abuse

A gymnastics coach in Louisiana accused earlier this year of sexually abusing at least six children has been arrested on new child sex charges. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1:45 pm

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Arrow removed from dog’s head in Jones County

A dog in Mississippi is recovering after rescuers removed an arrow from a muscle in the top of his head. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1:04 pm

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Construction of $2M road to Lt. Governor’s home result of ‘political pressure’, MDOT director says

The head of the Mississippi’s road-building agency says political pressure is why her cash-strapped department is building a $2 million access road to a gated ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 8:57 am

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Lawsuit alleges Mississippi legislative district dilutes black vote

A state Senate district in Mississippi dilutes black voting power and should be redrawn, three African-American plaintiffs say in a federal lawsuit filed Monday. The suit ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 8:52 am

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West Point tire plant fires 29 for fake work certificates

A Mississippi tire factory says it has fired 29 employees for using fake worker certifications to get jobs. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 10, 2018 8:47 am

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Man shot to death after stabbing relatives in federal office

A Mississippi man stabbed his mother and grandmother in a federal government office Monday and was then shot to death by a security guard. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:27 pm

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Judge won’t sanction prosecutor over inmate tampering claim

A Mississippi judge on Monday denied an attempt to throw a prosecutor off a murder case in which a man is accused of setting a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:25 pm

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Man arrested in Mississippi carjacking, Alabama killing

Police in Mississippi say a man charged in a crime spree that included a killing in Alabama has been apprehended in Houston. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:20 pm

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Mississippi woman recovered after 2 days lost in the woods

A college student in Mississippi is recovering after wrecking her SUV and wandering lost for more than two days in the woods. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 4:17 pm

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Security guard for Baton Rouge hookah lounge fatally shoots man after fight

Authorities say a security guard at a Louisiana hookah lounge shot and killed a man and wounded two others following a fight at the business. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 6:09 am

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Contract worker falls to death in Louisiana refinery

The body of a contract worker at a Louisiana refinery has been recovered days after a fatal fall. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 6:07 am

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Father, daughter find each other on genealogy site

Almost a year ago, Laura Barnes sat down to write what was perhaps the most important email she’s ever sent. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 6:04 am

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Analysis: Governor’s appointments could shape Mississippi future

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant readily acknowledges he's in office today partly because he got a hand up from his mentor, Republican former Gov. Kirk Fordice. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 9, 2018 6:01 am

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Mississippi, Louisiana stop killing deer to test for disease

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi and Louisiana wildlife officials have stopped killing deer to test for chronic wasting disease after no additional cases were found. ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 8, 2018 5:26 pm

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Five people survive small plane crashes in Orange Beach, Alabama

Five people have survived a small plane crash in Alabama. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 8, 2018 5:25 pm

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Mississippi revises proposal for Medicaid work requirement

Mississippi is still seeking federal permission to set a work requirement for able-bodied people covered by Medicaid. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 8, 2018 5:24 pm

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Farm animals getting fat off local craft beer craze

One recent, blistering afternoon, Grant Estrade dumped the contents of the five-gallon bucket into the ankle high grass. He was kind enough to put it ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 8, 2018 10:04 am

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