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James Earl Jones, legendary actor with Mississippi roots dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his commanding voice and roles in "The Lion King" and as Darth Vader, has died at the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, September 9, 2024 4:29 pm

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Parts of Mississippi brace for heavy winds, rainfall from tropical storm in Gulf

Mississippi residents are on alert as tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico ramps up after a quiet start to the hurricane season. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, September 9, 2024 9:23 am

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Mississippi sheriff: Ignoring jury summons will cost you $500, possible jail time

If you ignore a summons for jury duty, don’t be surprised when a sheriff’s deputy shows up at your doorstep to take you to jail. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 2, 2024 6:35 am

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State launches transportation service to county health clinics and WIC appointments. Here is how it will work.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has introduced a new initiative, “Transportation to Health,” aimed at providing crucial transportation services for patients. Funded by ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:48 am

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National park to commemorate 161st anniversary of pivotal events in Mississippi, Civil War history

A pivotal moment in US History 161 years ago in Mississippi will be commemorated with special programs and reenactments. Beginning Friday, July 5, and running ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:27 am

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They’re not cops. They don’t have guns. But they’re responding to more 911 calls.

They’re not cops. They don’t have guns. But they’re responding to more 911 calls. People experiencing mental or behavioral health crises and addiction have often ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, June 7, 2024 2:00 pm

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New Mississippi driver’s license unveiled — features state flag, iconic images of state

Mississippi officials unveiled a new Mississippi driver’s license featuring the new state flag, a guitar and other elements that will start being issued on July ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, June 3, 2024 3:49 pm

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Mississippi man arrested after stolen side-by-side vehicles recovered

The Lafayette County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Unit received information on stolen property in the area of Highway 315 on May 29. Investigators responded to the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, June 1, 2024 9:03 am

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Curbing rise in fights at Mississippi high school has become big concern for school district

A rise in fights at a Mississippi high school has led to changes in policy that officials hope will curb the violence that has become ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, May 24, 2024 5:40 am

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Mississippi man gets more than 8 years in prison, order to pay $324,000 for possession of thousands of child pornography images

A Mississippi man was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, for possession of abusive child pornography materials ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, April 30, 2024 11:46 am

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