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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

State/Region Sports

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.

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

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Olbermann: Make Mississippi hunter’s life ‘hell’ for rare turkey shoot

A Mississippi hunter who shot a rare white turkey says he’s been verbally attacked after TV personality Keith Olbermann called on his Twitter followers to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 4:12 pm

State/Region News

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

State/Region News

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.

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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.

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

State/Region News

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

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 14, 2019 7:37 am

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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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Felder Rushing: When it comes to planters, sometimes the wackier the better

While a lot of my job is to share interesting garden techniques and “how-to” information, sometimes I’m asked for help with interpersonal or social issues.

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by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 7, 2019 2:15 pm

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Official: School illegally moved medical marijuana plants

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana State University’s Agricultural Center and its medical marijuana growing partner illegally moved their cannabis crop into the school’s primary ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 7, 2019 9:33 am

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Mississippi fugitive swims away, later caught on land

VICKSBURG (AP) — A central Mississippi man has been arrested after jumping into the Mississippi River while trying to evade police.

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by The Associated Press, Thursday, March 7, 2019 8:35 am

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Tulane student killed by flying tires at highway rest stop

GAUTIER, Miss. (AP) — Authorities say a Tulane University student was killed at an Interstate 10 rest stop in Mississippi when two tires came loose ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, March 6, 2019 3:06 pm

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Lawyer: Mississippi girls’ killed mother in self-defense

MAGNOLIA (AP) — A defense lawyer suggests two Mississippi girls killed their mother in self-defense and that sheriff’s deputies may have questioned them improperly.

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by The Associated Press, Tuesday, March 5, 2019 2:59 pm

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