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Ole Miss Grove Bowl goes to offense in modified scoring system

OXFORD, Mississippi (AP) — Linebacker Deterrian Shackelford says Mississippi is ready to compete among the Southeastern Conference’s best teams next season. The Rebels are optimistic after wrapping up spring practice on Saturday with the annual Grove […]

Entertainment

‘Captain America’ sets April record with $96.2 million debut

LOS ANGELES  (AP) — Disney and Marvel could be one of the finest teams around. Continuing the success of their superhero franchise, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” has set a record as the biggest domestic April […]

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Mississippi judge tosses murder charge in stillborn birth case

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (AP) — A Mississippi judge has dismissed murder charges against a woman who gave birth to a stillborn child and was accused of using cocaine during her pregnancy. But Assistant District Attorney Mark […]

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Gov. Phil Bryant signs ‘religious freedom’ bill into law

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill that says state and local governments cannot put a substantial burden on religious practices. The bill sparked emotional debate in the Legislature about […]

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Soldier from McComb among wounded in Fort Hood shooting

McCOMB, Mississippi (AP) — The wife of a soldier from McComb, Miss., says he is among 16 people wounded by a soldier who killed three others and himself at Fort Hood, Texas. Renee Powell Westbrook […]

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Mississippi lawmakers finish budget, end 2014 regular session

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi lawmakers ended their 2014 session Wednesday night after passing the final parts of a state budget for the year that begins July 1. During the three-month session, they passed a […]