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Mississippi man hit, killed, running across I-10 in rain

Louisiana State Police say a Mississippi man whose car apparently broke down on Interstate 10 was hit and killed when he tried to cross the ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 3:36 pm

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Three Meridian men could face death in killing of witness

Three Mississippi men could face the death penalty if they’re convicted of conspiring to kill a police informant who witnessed drug dealing that had already ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 3:33 pm

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Rocket engine designed for reusable flights tested at Stennis Space Center

With a massive cloud of vapor and a roar, a rocket engine designed as part of a reusable spacecraft is being test fired in Mississippi. Tom ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 3:29 pm

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Developer backs off plan to convert historic school to hotel in Bay St. Louis

A developer has withdrawn plans to turn a former school building into a hotel on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 12:32 pm

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Louisiana family sues over fatal police shooting in Petal

The family of a Louisiana man has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a Mississippi city, saying he was shot to death by a police ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 12:28 pm

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Mississippi firefighter in intensive care after being injured in Jackson house fire

A Mississippi firefighter is recovering from burns received while battling a house fire. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 12:25 pm

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Mississippi entertainer Paul Ott Carruth dies at 83

Paul Ott Carruth, a Mississippi entertainer known for songs about patriotism and the outdoors, has died. He was 83. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 8:51 am

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Baton Rouge Police: Pedestrian dies after being hit by on-duty police officer

Authorities say a pedestrian who was struck by an on-duty police officer in Louisiana has died. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 8:48 am

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Dye, longtime Mississippi lieutenant governor, dies at 84

Brad Dye, who was lieutenant governor longer than anyone else in Mississippi history, died Sunday at age 84 from respiratory failure. His son, Dr. Ford Dye, ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 8:43 am

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Ole Miss to begin accepting Common Application

The University of Mississippi will begin accepting the Common Application on Aug. 1. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, July 2, 2018 8:00 am

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North Mississippi baker trades her apron for tool belt

When Mary McGuire Smith graduated from Ole Miss in 2009 with a degree in hospitality management, she had a tough time finding a job. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 3:03 pm

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Utility regulator seeks to let rural electrical cooperatives offer high speed internet

A Mississippi utility regulator is continuing his push to change state law to allow rural electric cooperative to provide high speed internet service. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 2:59 pm

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New Mississippi laws target dogfighting, left-lane driving

Several new laws are taking effect Sunday in Mississippi. They are listed with bill numbers used during the legislative session. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 2:54 pm

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Cochran donating papers to University of Mississippi

Retired U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran will donate his papers to the University of Mississippi. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 2:51 pm

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At 9 years old, Mississippi girl was primary caregiver for mom

At the age of 9, Joi Stevens didn’t have time for Barbies or sleepovers: She was the primary caregiver for her mother, Annie, who’d returned ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 9:00 am

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Mississippi prisoners rewarded for good behavior with family visits

Mississippi inmates with at least a year of good behavior are being rewarded by having relatives visit them in prison. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 9:00 am

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Greenville man charged with attempted murder of police officer

A Mississippi man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, July 1, 2018 9:00 am

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Louisiana man fined $2,500 in bear’s death; son can’t hunt for a year

A judge has ordered a Louisiana man to pay $2,500 because his juvenile son killed a Louisiana black bear in 2015. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, June 29, 2018 1:23 pm

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Agencies will have to send $100 million more to state pensions

Public agencies will have to contribute another $100 million toward worker pensions beginning July 1, 2019, after a vote by the Public Employees Retirement System ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, June 29, 2018 1:18 pm

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Mississippi man dies while saving daughter, 3, from tractor

Authorities in Mississippi say a man was killed while saving his 3-year-old daughter who had managed to climb onto a tractor and turn it on. Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, June 29, 2018 1:16 pm

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