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NFL’s Saints could have fans at second home game
The New Orleans Saints' chances of welcoming fans to their second home game against Green Bay on Sept. 27 improved after Louisiana Gov. John Bel ...
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Saints add defensive ends Carter, Lanier, linebacker McManis
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed defensive ends T.J. Carter and Anthony Lanier II and linebacker Wynton McManis, general manager Mickey ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:45 pm
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AP source: Paire out of US Open after positive COVID-19 test
NEW YORK (AP) — French tennis player Benoit Paire tested positive for the coronavirus and was removed from the U.S. Open field, a person familiar ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, August 30, 2020 3:41 pm
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Chadwick Boseman, who starred as James Brown in movie filmed in Natchez, dies of cancer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — First Chadwick Boseman slipped on the cleats of Jackie Robinson, then the Godfather of Soul’s dancing shoes, portraying both Black American ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, August 29, 2020 10:42 am
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AP Top 25: Clemson No. 1, followed by Ohio State, Alabama
Clemson is the preseason No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25, a poll featuring nine Big Ten and Pac-12 teams that gives a glimpse ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, August 24, 2020 6:15 pm
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Marco collapses, Laura headed for US as potential Category 3 hurricane
Tropical Storm Marco began falling apart Monday, easing one threat to the Gulf Coast but setting the stage for the arrival of Laura as a ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, August 24, 2020 4:34 pm
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Storm updates: Coast residents flee as possible tandem hurricanes threaten area
The Gulf Coast braced Sunday for a potentially devastating hit from twin hurricanes as two strong storms swirled toward the U.S from the Gulf of ...
by The Associated Press, Sunday, August 23, 2020 3:07 pm
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Mississippi governor declares emergency ahead of Laura, Marco
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency Saturday ahead of Tropical Storms Laura and Marco, which are headed into the Gulf of Mexico. ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, August 22, 2020 9:34 pm
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Tropical storm update: Two storms advance toward Gulf, may overlap paths
Two hurricanes have never appeared in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time, according to records going back to at least 1900, said Colorado ...
by The Associated Press, Saturday, August 22, 2020 11:40 am
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Mississippi governor limits crowds at K-12 sports games
JACKSON (AP) — As schools are opening up across Mississippi and dealing with outbreaks of coronavirus, Gov. Tate Reeves issued a new rule Friday limiting ...
by The Associated Press, Friday, August 14, 2020 8:56 pm
COVID-19
Governor: Virus cases down in 80% of Mississippi counties
JACKSON (AP) — New cases of the coronavirus are steadily declining in more than 80% of Mississippi's 82 counties, Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday.
by The Associated Press, Thursday, August 13, 2020 4:52 pm
COVID-19
Mississippi sees jump in virus cases after improving numbers
JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi reported one of its highest single-day increases in coronavirus-related deaths Wednesday, after a few days of improving numbers.
by The Associated Press, Wednesday, August 12, 2020 4:58 pm
COVID-19
Governor orders state-wide mask mandate, restrictions on schools in ‘hot spots’
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Tuesday that he’s setting a statewide order for people to wear masks in public amid a recent surge in cases ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, August 4, 2020 6:42 pm
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Drew Brees to donate $5M to support Louisiana health care
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and his wife have announced a $5 million donation to build community health centers throughout ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 28, 2020 8:16 pm
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Mississippi State coach not worried about recruiting ranking
STARKVILLE (AP) — During a time in which a Mississippi State sports team has not competed in a live game in over three months, much ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:21 pm
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SWAC postpones fall sports, eyes spring football
The Southwestern Athletic Conference has postponed its fall athletic competition because of the COVID-19 pandemic and hopes to hold a shortened football season during the ...
by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 21, 2020 1:19 pm
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AP source: Free agent Yasiel Puig, Braves reach 1-year deal
ATLANTA (AP) — Free agent outfielder Yasiel Puig and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year deal, a person with knowledge of the deal ...
by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:54 am
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Braves’ Acuña has even bigger role in shortened 2020 season
ATLANTA (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. isn't letting the coronavirus pandemic silence his love of baseball.
by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 16, 2020 11:53 am
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Natchez construction worker charged in Vermont shooting
BRATTLEBORO, Vt. (AP) — A construction worker from Mississippi is facing a charge of attempted murder, accusing him of shooting a fellow worker in the ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, July 13, 2020 6:31 pm
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Washington’s NFL team drops ‘Redskins’ name after 87 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington NFL franchise announced Monday it is dropping the “Redskins” name and Indian head logo, bowing to recent pressure from sponsors ...
by The Associated Press, Monday, July 13, 2020 9:00 am
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