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Tornado watch issued through Wednesday night

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch until 11 p.m. for parts of Southwest Mississippi, including ...

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Dogfighting bill heads to governor’s desk

NATCHEZ — Mississippi’s House and Senate have finally agreed on a bill that will strengthen dogfighting penalties. The ...

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Natchez man arrested in Wednesday homicide

  NATCHEZ — Police arrested a Natchez man on a charge of murder late Thursday in connection to ...

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Natchez man charged in federal indictment on drugs, guns and more than $1M

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man is facing federal drug charges after FBI, special agents and law enforcement from ...

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Jonesville girl, 14, arrested on charge of terrorizing after schools evacuated

JONESVILLE — Louisiana State Police arrested a 14-year-old Jonesville girl on a charge of terrorizing following discovery of ...

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Police expect multiple arrests in early morning homicide

A shootout early Wednesday morning at a convenience store on Old Washington Road, police say, killed one person ...

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Police report Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as police closed in

The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself ...

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Circuit judge says he will not seek reelection

After 24 years as Circuit Judge, Forrest “Al” Johnson will hang up his black robe.

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Bond refinance and waste contract delayed; here’s why

NATCHEZ — The Natchez Board of Aldermen could not carry out its scheduled meeting today after failing to ...

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Cochran announces plan to retire because of health problems

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Longtime Republican Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, told ...

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State, local law enforcement execute six warrants in Adams County

State and local law enforcement agencies converged on six locations in Adams County early Friday morning as a ...

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Lock down over at Natchez High campus; threat of guns on campus unfounded, sheriff says

10 A.M. UPDATE — Natchez High School has been given all clear. Natchez-Adams School District Superintendent Fred Butcher ...

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Vidalia Mardi Gras parade moved to Sunday

The Vidalia Mardi Gras Parade was moved to 4 p.m. Sunday due to threats of inclement weather. Mayor ...

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Man suspected of attempted burglary shot to death

A man was killed late Wednesday night after authorities believe he attempted to burglarize a home near Emerald ...

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Man shot in Concordia Parish, suspect flees

Vidalia — A man was reportedly shot in Concordia Parish late Thursday night. Concordia Parish Sheriff’s Office Investigator ...

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Shooting suspect receives three felony charges

NATCHEZ — A Natchez man arrested Sunday after allegedly firing a gun during police pursuit is officially being ...

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Area schools delay start of classes Thursday

The following schools will delay the start of classes Thursday: The Natchez campus of Copiah-Lincoln Community College will start ...

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Area business, government and school closings for Wednesday

Government, business and school closures for Wednesday, Jan. 17.

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Winter weather update: Garbage routes suspended, schools and office closings

List of area closings because of the winter weather.

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Area schools announce closures, schedule changes because of winter weather

Area schools have announce weather-related closures and schedule changes.

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