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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 […]

Health

Tied to be Fit: American Heart Association Raising Awareness of the Importance of Physical Activity During 2014 National Walking Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire   Jackson, Miss. – Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of screens – at work and at home –which means less time being active. Physical inactivity has a […]

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3-year-old boy in Thornton community killed by 2 pit bulls

LEXINGTON, Mississippi (AP) — Holmes County deputies are investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was reportedly attacked by two pit bulls at his home in the Thornton community. Sheriff Willie March says Christopher […]

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1 dead, 5 injured in gang fight at Hinds County jail

RAYMOND, Mississippi (AP) — One inmate was killed and five others injured during a gang fight at a jail outside Jackson. Hinds County Sheriff Tyrone Lewis tells WJTV the death and injuries happened at the Raymond Detention […]