Entertainment
Duck Hill annual blues festival Saturday
DUCK HILL – The town of Duck Hill in Montgomery County may be a small municipality, but every year it brings in a record number of tourists who gather to enjoy good music and good […]
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Man robs bank, still at large
TUPELO – Authorities in Tupelo are hoping that a remarkably clear image of a man suspected of robbing a bank Thursday afternoon, will lead to his capture. Tupelo police said about 4 p.m., on July […]
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State auditor returns county funds supervisor spent on private club
JACKSON – True to his word, Mississippi State Auditor Stacey Pickering is continuing in his effort to hold political officials accountable for their actions on misspent funds and to bring to bear the need for […]
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Man jumps into lake; drowns
CORINTH – Corinth Police Chief David Lancaster said they are investigating the death of a man who allegedly ran his truck into a yard and then jumped in the homeowner’s lake. Lancaster said 35-year old Kevin […]
Health
Musty odor leads to Tylenol recall
FORT WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania – Johnson and Johnson has voluntarily recalled nearly 61,000 bottles of Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets due to complaints of a musty, moldy odor. The recall was issued on June 28 after a […]
Business
New salon in West Jackson “Perfect Kutz & Styles”
On Friday, June 24, the city of Jackson celebrated the official grand re-opening of White’s Perfect Kutz and Styles. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the beauty salon and barber shop’s new location, 1334 University […]
Education
Edwards ends term as JPS Chief
Dr. Lonnie Edwards announced Wednesday, June 29, just one day before his three-year contract was set to expire, that he’s calling it quits as chief of the second largest school district in Mississippi. “As of […]
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Father and son beat up relative at wedding reception
News Briefs From Across The State Father wanted in Louisiana A man and his son have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault after allegedly beating a man at a wedding reception. Authorities said 41-year […]
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Local doctor pleads guilty in power wheelchair scheme
JACKSON – A local doctor with a private, family medical practice on Bailey Avenue in Jackson, has plead guilty to count one of violating the anti-kickback statute. Dr. Earnest Rankin, 64, appeared before Judge Tom S. […]
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Man steals from dead neighbor
OCEAN SPRINGS – A Jackson County man has been arrested on several charges after authorities said he broke into his deceased neighbor’s home and stole several items. Thirty-one year old Antonio Deshaun London was charged with […]