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Louisiana’s sales tax break this weekend for hurricane prep

Need a flashlight, batteries or portable generator to get stocked for hurricane season?

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Ex-Mississippi teacher gets 7 years for soliciting student in Columbus school

A former Mississippi high school teacher has been convicted of soliciting a student for sex.

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‘It’s something to do’ — Illegal liquor making a comeback in Mississippi

Sidney Smith, 77, has been making moonshine in the rural Sand Hill community of Rankin County for many ...

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Grandmother speaks out after 15-year-old killed by Coast cop

When deputies found him, the 15-year-old boy had a knife in each hand and fresh cuts on his ...

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Mississippi prepares for Alberto, governor declares state of emergency

A storm moving slowly through the Gulf of Mexico is threatening to bring heavy rainfall, storm surges, high ...

Associated Press

Who are the highest paid CEOs by state?

Here are the top-paid CEOs by state for 2017, as calculated by The Associated Press and Equilar, an ...

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Colorado man gets life for killing, dismembering ex

A Colorado man convicted of killing and dismembering his ex-girlfriend will spend the rest of his life behind ...

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Alberto is 2018’s first named tropical system and its headed for Gulf Coast

The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 hurricane season has formed. The National Hurricane Center says ...

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Truck crashes through side of store in Hattiesburg

Police say a pick-up truck crashed into the side of a store in Mississippi.

Associated Press

Groups offer $500 for conviction in shooting that hurt dog

A rescued dog had been found shot several times in Mississippi and animal protection groups will reward $500 ...

Associated Press

Bayou Country Superfest returns to Superdome

Country music comes center stage in New Orleans when the Bayou Country Superfest returns to the Superdome for ...

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At least one person dead after explosion at Louisiana Tide detergent plant

At least one person is dead after an equipment explosion occurred at the Proctor and Gamble plant in ...

Associated Press

US forecasters expect 10-16 tropical storms in active season

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

Associated Press

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 ...

Associated Press

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 ...

Associated Press

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 ...

Associated Press

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 ...

Associated Press

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.

Associated Press

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 ...

Associated Press

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 ...

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