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Mississippi State has three first-round picks in NFL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans believe Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons’ potential makes him worth the wait.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 26, 2019 5:03 pm

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Mississippi officer resigns after indictment in Louisiana

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — A Mississippi police officer has resigned after being indicted in Louisiana on a charge of using excessive force while working ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:50 pm

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Mother and son killed in tornado in northern Louisiana

RUSTON — A tornado killed two people as it tore through the northern Louisiana city of Ruston early Thursday, sending trees into houses, ripping roofs ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:38 pm

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College board approves Nave as new Alcorn State president

Felecia M. Nave will be the new leader of Mississippi’s Alcorn State University, with trustees voting to affirm the alumna’s nomination.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1:48 pm

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Mississippi man charged with cashing bogus state government checks

A Jackson man is charged with cashing counterfeit Mississippi state government checks.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1:33 pm

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Man sentenced for having pipe bomb parts in Mississippi

A Mississippi man with a previous felony conviction has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, months after investigators said he had parts for ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1:23 pm

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White man with ‘disdain’ for race mixing charged with driving car at interracial couple

A white Louisiana man is charged with a hate crime after allegedly running down an interracial couple.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:31 am

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Preferred candidate named for Alcorn president position

The College Board in Mississippi says its preferred candidate to become the next president of Alcorn State University is an experienced administrator who earned her ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 23, 2019 12:02 am

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Mississippi Valley State hires Lindsey Hunter as basketball coach

ITTA BENA (AP) — Mississippi Valley State is turning to a Southwestern Athletic Conference legend to lift up its men’s basketball program.

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by The Associated Press, Monday, April 22, 2019 8:13 pm

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Moorhead tweaking Mississippi State’s passing game, offense

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State’s lack of a consistent passing offense wrecked what could have been a special season in 2018.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 19, 2019 6:02 pm

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Storms batter South, kill 2 in Mississippi, 1 in Alabama

Strong storms again roared across the South on Thursday, killing two Mississippi drivers and a woman in Alabama while leaving more than 100,000 people without ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 19, 2019 8:26 am

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Mississippi tornado count rises to 19 in Saturday outbreak

The National Weather Service now counts 19 tornadoes that hit Mississippi on Saturday.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:57 am

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Strong storms again threatening the South

Forecasters say strong storms are again threatening the South days after dozens of tornadoes plowed through the region.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:56 am

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Tornadoes hit than 250 buildings across Mississippi

Early assessments show Saturday’s tornado outbreak damaged more than 250 homes, businesses and public buildings across Mississippi.

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by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:51 am

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Tornadoes hit more than 250 buildings across Mississippi on Saturday

Early assessments show Saturday's tornado outbreak damaged more than 250 homes, businesses and public buildings across Mississippi. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:39 am

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Fire engulfs historic Notre Dame Cathedral

A massive fire engulfed the upper reaches of Paris’ soaring Notre Dame Cathedral as it was undergoing renovations Monday, threatening one of the greatest architectural ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, April 15, 2019 11:28 pm

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Mysterious bowls of mashed potatoes confuse Mississippians

Residents of a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, are confused by the bowls of mashed potatoes they’re finding on their cars, porches and mailboxes.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 12, 2019 9:19 am

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Natchez complex exemplifies problems with public housing across country

Cedarhurst Apartments was home, sweet home for one Natchez woman and her kids — until she got fed up and moved out last month. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 12, 2019 1:04 am

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Officials fear building in Mississippi city may collapse

Officials in one Mississippi city are closely watching a downtown building, fearing collapse.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:01 am

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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.

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

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