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Republican takes control of Senate, strengthens grip on the House

WASHINGTON (AP) — Riding a powerful wave of voter discontent, resurgent Republicans captured control of the Senate and tightened their grip on the House Tuesday night in elections certain to complicate President Barack Obama’s final […]

Business

Mississippi water utilities sue over domestic violence rule

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi Rural Water Association has sued the state Public Service Commission in federal court, claiming the commission overstepped its authority and conflicted with federal law when it required a 60-day […]

Education

Hank Bounds, former Pascagoula School District Superintendent, among 4 finalists for University of Nebraska president

LINCOLN, Nebraska — The official who has led Mississippi’s eight public universities since 2009 is one of four finalists for the University of Nebraska presidency. Higher Education Commissioner Hank Bounds, a former principal at Pascagoula […]

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3 sentenced from 1 to 5 years in multi-state dog fighting case

MONTGOMERY, Alabama (AP) — As a federal judge began handing down sentences Monday for high-stakes dog fights in Alabama, three people received punishments ranging from one to five years in prison. Six other defendants from […]

Health

Ebola kills Sierra Leone doctor, UN doubles staff

By CLARENCE ROY-MACAULAY FREETOWN, Sierra Leone (AP) — A doctor in Sierra Leone has died of Ebola, the fifth local doctor to die of the disease there, authorities said Monday, as UNICEF announced it was doubling […]