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US forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

U.S. government forecasters are expecting an active Atlantic hurricane season. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:58 am

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Chances for first tropical system of year up to 80 percent

Forecasters say chances are increasing for the first tropical weather system of the year in the Gulf of Mexico. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:56 am

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Jackson woman’s family petitions court to ID officers in her killing

Attorneys for the family of a woman who was shot and killed by police in Mississippi have filed a petition in federal court seeking to ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:54 am

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Report: Security troops charged with guarding US nuclear missiles took LSD

One airman said he felt paranoia. Another marveled at the vibrant colors. A third admitted, "I absolutely just loved altering my mind." Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:53 am

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Police: Louisiana woman faked biting into razor blade in sandwich

A Louisiana woman is accused of faking injuries, possibly to seek money, after claiming she bit into a razor blade in a restaurant sandwich. Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 24, 2018 10:51 am

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Two pilots eject safely after Air Force jet crashes in Columbus

A U.S. Air Force training jet crashed Wednesday in northeast Mississippi with both pilots ejecting safely. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 4:06 pm

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Drummer accused of stealing from Fats Domino won’t be tried

Prosecutors won't pursue charges against a drummer accused of stealing rare coins and a passport from famed New Orleans musician Fats Domino. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 12:00 pm

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Man accused of robbing banks and money centers in Louisiana, Mississippi Walmarts

The FBI says police have caught a 21-year-old New Orleans man accused of holding up three banks or money centers in Walmarts. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:30 am

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Meridian family’s Habitat home robbed day before move-in

A Mississippi family's Habitat for Humanity home has been robbed a day before they were set to move in. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:30 am

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Rain from Gulf floods Southeast; tropical storm possible

Heavy rains from the Gulf of Mexico are causing flooding in the Southeastern United States ahead of what could become the season's first tropical storm. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:26 am

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Two questioned after body of Lamar County man found in freezer

A Mississippi sheriff says he believes that a man found dead in a freezer was murdered. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:23 am

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Sheriff: Student shows up to Gulf Coast school with gun, other weapons

Authorities say a Mississippi high school student showed up to school with weapons in his backpack and a gun in his waistband. Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 9:20 am

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Columbus officer racks up $8,000 in overtime in 4 months

A Mississippi newspaper finds that a police investigator has been paid for 338 hours of overtime this year, including some as the mayor's driver. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 2:04 pm

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Mississippi coast casinos break April revenue record; river casinos decline

Casinos on Mississippi's Gulf Coast are setting revenue records before tourists arrive for the summer. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 1:48 pm

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Police find skeletal remains in wooded area of Meridian

Investigators are trying to determine the identity and cause of death of skeletal remains found in an east Mississippi city. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 1:46 pm

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Plans unveiled for renovations at 2 Mississippi high schools

Big makeovers are set for two high school buildings in one Mississippi district. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 1:45 pm

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Average price of US gas jumps 10 cents, to $3 a gallon; Natchez at $2.75

The average price of regular-grade gasoline in the U.S. jumped 10 cents a gallon over the past two weeks to $3.00. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 9:02 am

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Mayor who pulled Confederate statues honored with JFK award

The former mayor of New Orleans was honored Sunday night for his leadership in removing Confederate memorials in his city. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 9:01 am

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3 killed in 7 hours in Baton Rouge

Three people died in a string of deadly shootings that occurred within about seven hours in Louisiana's capital of Baton Rouge. Read more

by The Associated Press, Monday, May 21, 2018 9:00 am

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LSU’s only Heisman Trophy winner Billy Cannon dies at age 80

Billy Cannon, the gifted running back who won the Heisman Trophy for LSU in 1959 with a memorable Halloween night punt return touchdown against Mississippi, ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Sunday, May 20, 2018 3:54 pm

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