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Mississippi zoo welcomes new baby sloth named Maple

A Mississippi zoo has welcomed a new baby sloth named Maple. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, July 20, 2018 11:36 am

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Civil rights legend Meredith says he’s on a mission from God

James Meredith is a civil rights legend who resists neatly defined narratives. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, July 20, 2018 9:39 am

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UPDATE: Death toll from boat capsizing rises to 17

Divers searched a Missouri lake Friday for four people still missing after a duck boat packed with tourists capsized and sank in high winds, killing ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, July 20, 2018 9:34 am

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After Mississippi K-9 dies of heat stroke, cars get alarms

A Hinds County K-9 officer that died of a heat stroke inside a deputy's car has prompted the sheriff's office to begin equipping vehicles with ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:38 pm

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‘Donate With Honor’ urges caution about veterans’ charities

Mississippi officials say people should be cautious before donating to charities that claim to help veterans. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:36 pm

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State Board of Education seeks Noxubee school district takeover

Disregarding claims that local officials can resolve a financial crisis without state intervention, Mississippi's state Board of Education on Thursday asked Gov. Phil Bryant ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:35 pm

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2 inmates found dead at Louisiana’s maximum-security prison

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Two inmates have been found dead at Louisiana’s maximum-security prison, prompting a shakedown at the complex and a search for smuggled ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 6:34 pm

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Vicksburg police searching for four people in connection with shooting

Vicksburg police are now looking for four people in connection with the shooting of a Vicksburg man Tuesday. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:55 am

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With acid problems, Jackson renews drinking water warnings

The mayor of Mississippi's largest city on Wednesday renewed longstanding warnings about the city's drinking water, saying the city still isn't maintaining the chemical ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:51 am

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Crystal Springs man gets 4 years for stealing sick dad’s money

A Mississippi man has been sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing more than $19,000 from his father who was in ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, July 19, 2018 9:49 am

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South Mississippi publisher gives ride to stranger who turns out to be escapee, convicted murderer

The publisher of a weekly newspaper in south Mississippi says he unwittingly gave a car ride to a convicted murderer who had just escaped from ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 1:39 pm

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Louisiana reports first 6 West Nile infections of 2018

Six people in Louisiana have been infected by the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, including three who developed life-threatening brain and spinal cord disease, the state ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 1:35 pm

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Louisiana’s sales tax rate is second highest in the nation

Louisiana no longer has the highest average sales tax rate in the nation, but only barely. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:41 am

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No talk of expanding college football playoff

The College Football Playoff is sticking with four teams, at least for now. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:23 am

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3 inmates captured after escaping Leake County Jail

Authorities say three of four inmates who escaped from jail have been captured in Mississippi. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 9:19 am

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Louisville man charged in fire that killed wife and son

A Mississippi man is accused of setting a fire that killed his wife and their teenage son. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 4:32 pm

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Sharp teeth: Jaguar that escaped zoo may have bitten through steel cable

A jaguar that killed nine other animals during a weekend escape from its habitat at the Audubon Zoo is believed to have bitten through a ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 4:08 pm

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Terry man charged in stabbing death of his mother

A 24-year-old Mississippi man is charged with capital murder in the stabbing death of his mother and aggravated domestic assault in the nonfatal stabbing of ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:38 am

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Police investigate death of driver found under tank trailer along I-10 in Louisiana

Police in Louisiana are investigating the death of a truck driver who was found injured under his tractor-trailer. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:33 am

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Ex-officer from Louisiana sentenced to probation for stealing from drivers

A former police officer in Louisiana has been sentenced to 90 days of probation for stealing money from five drivers during traffic stop. Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, July 17, 2018 10:29 am

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