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Mississippi inmate found dead in jail cell

(AP) HERNANDO, Miss. — A Desoto County inmate was found dead in a holding cell at the jail. The sheriff’s office, in a news release, said the incident occurred Monday evening. The Clarion-Ledger reports Chief Inspector Roger […]

Sports

Copiah Academy quarterback dies in car crash

HAZLEHURST, Miss. (AP) — Officials say Copiah Academy’s quarterback died in a one-vehicle crash on the way to school. Copiah County Coroner Ellis Stuart tells multiple news outlets that 16-year-old Jarious “Jay” Holloway died when […]

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Waveland court clerk accused of DUI

BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. (AP) — The Waveland Municipal Court clerk has been arrested on charges of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident and running a stop sign. Sheriff Ricky Adam tells The Sun Herald 43-year-old […]

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Teen charged in fatal Biloxi shooting following argument

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Police say a 16-year-old boy is accused of murder in the shooting death of a Biloxi man, police said. Lt. Christopher De Back tells multiple news outlets the teenager was arrested […]

Entertainment

Nation Night Out at the Jackson Medical Mall on October 6

Nation Night Out will be held on the grounds of the Jackson Medical Mall on October 6. Volunteers and vendors are being sought for the event that is free and open to the public.

Health

New West Nile virus case confirmed in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — One new case of West Nile virus has been confirmed in Mississippi, bringing the state total to 28 cases so far this year. The Mississippi State Department of Health said Monday the new […]

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Supermoon eclipse gives stargazers view of rare phenomenon

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stargazers were being treated to a rare astronomical phenomenon when a total lunar eclipse combined with a so-called supermoon. It was the first time the events have made a twin appearance […]

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Latest Mississippi news, sports, business and entertainment

CHARTER SCHOOLS FUNDING RePublic Schools charter network gets $9.6M for expansion JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – An operator of charter schools in Tennessee and Mississippi is in line to get $9.6 million in federal funding, with […]

Sports

Winless New Orleans Saints fall 3 games back in NFC South

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — New Orleans return specialist Marcus Murphy believes the Saints are close to getting their first win of the season. They were in position to do that Sunday against the Carolina Panthers, […]