Business
Sales of iphone 6, 6 plus top 10 million, Apple reports
NEW YORK (AP) — Apple says it sold more than 10 million iPhone 6 and 6 Plus models, a record for a new model, in the three days after the phones went on sale. A […]
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Legislative watchdag report indicates Mississippi Parole Board faces backlog
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi prison officials say they’re working to erase a backlog of parole cases that are up for consideration, as recommended by a legislative watchdog group. The Joint Legislative Committee on Performance […]
Health
Mississippi health officials announce 2 more West Nile virus deaths
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — State health officials are reporting two new deaths from the West Nile virus in Mississippi, bringing this year’s total to five. The deaths occurred in Lee and Coahoma counties. Other deaths […]
News
Pit bull attack leaves 1 Mississippi man dead, another in custody
LAMAR, Mississpipi (AP) — One man has died and another is in custody following a weekend dog attack in Benton County. The sheriff’s office says David Glass was attacked by three pit bulls at about […]
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Around Mississippi: Leflore County judge accused of forging signatures by his family in estate squabble
The Associated Press Here are some news and notes around Mississippi: In Greenwood, family members accuse a Leflore county justice court judge of forging signatures on land records related to his dead father’s estate. The Greenwood […]
Sports
New Orleans Saints get first win of the season with 20-9 victory over Minnesota Vikings
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints celebrated their home opener with a victory. The Minnesota Vikings were left still looking for a running game in the absence of Adrian Peterson — and […]
Sports
Mississippi State bolts into AP top 25 poll at No. 14 after win over LSU
The Associated Press East Carolina is ranked in The Associated Press college football poll for the first time since 2008 and Mississippi State moved into the Top 25 for the first time in two seasons […]
Sports
Grambling State holds off Jackson State rally, wins 40-35
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Arkez Cooper recovered a key fumble in the final seconds to cement Grambling State’s first win of the season, 40-35, over Jackson State on Saturday night. Grambling State (1-3, 1-0 SWAC) […]
News
Second man arrested trying to enter White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — A man who drove up to a White House gate and refused to leave was arrested on Saturday, the Secret Service said, less than 24 hours after another man jumped the fence […]
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Around Mississippi: 2 dead after shooting at Batesville grocery store
The Associated Press Here are some news and notes around Mississippi: In Batesville, two men are dead after an early Saturday shooting at a rural grocery store near Batesville. Panola County Coroner Gracie Grant-Gulledge says the […]