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Twitter proposal brings Houston Texans cheerleader to prom

CROSBY, Texas (AP) — Mike Ramirez is a high school football player who spent most of his time on the bench last season and works part-time at a local McDonalds. Caitlyn is a Texans cheerleader […]

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NFL draft: Saints sought depth, upside on final day

METAIRIE, Louisiana (AP) — Khairi Fortt, Vinnie Sunseri and Ronald Powell all had major injuries in college, likely hurting their chances of climbing any higher on NFL draft boards than they did. Still, all three […]

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Precious Martin killed in accident

By Lonnie Ross Online Editor  Ridgeland Police confirmed that attorney Precious Martin was killed in a four-wheeler accident Sunday evening in the Bridgewater subdivision. The four-wheeler flipped several times.   His ten year-old son was […]

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The NFL draft’s top picks share about their moms

By LEANNE ITALIE NEW YORK (AP) — Top prospects in the NFL draft took some special guests to Radio City Music Hall’s red carpet: their mothers. Before the clock started ticking Thursday in the first round, […]

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Woman, 75, convicted of killing husband in Wyoming cold case

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Jurors found a 75-year-old Missouri woman accused of killing her husband in Wyoming almost 40 years ago guilty of second-degree murder Thursday in a case that hinged on whether they believed […]

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Mississippi legislature approves $17 million for tornado recovery

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Both chambers of the Mississippi legislature has approved $17 million to help pay for recovery from disasters, including tornadoes that recently pounded the state. A bill passed the Senate unanimously during […]