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Jackson ophthalmologist charged in shooting death of his wife

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A Jackson ophthalmologist has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his wife at their home on Wednesday night. Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula Green says 68-year-old Dr. William […]

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Holmes County matriarch Sarah Hart fondly remembered

By Gail H. Marshall  Guest Contributor LEXINGTON – Nearly 300 family, friends, public officials and community members attended the celebration of life for Sarah Kimbrough Hart, Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. It was held at […]

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Around Mississippi: 3 charged in fatal shooting in Hattiesburg

The Associated Press Here are some news and notes from around Mississippi: In Hattiesburg, three men have been arrested and charged with three felonies, including murder, in the Sunday morning shooting in Hattiesburg that left […]

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Deadline missed, no life-at-conception measure on 2015 ballot

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippians will not vote on a new ballot initiative that would declare life begins at conception. A spokeswoman for the secretary of state’s office says the initiative’s sponsors missed a Wednesday […]