Health

7 new West Nile virus cases confirmed in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Seven new cases of West Nile virus have been confirmed in Mississippi, bringing the state’s total to 35 so far this year. The Mississippi State Department of Health said Monday that […]

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Gulfport man indicted in 2014 slaying of 5-year-old girl

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A Gulfport man has been indicted for capital murder in the slaying of a 5-year-old girl who was abducted outside her family’s apartment last year. Multiple media outlets report Harrison County […]

Sports

RB Spiller emerges Saints’ OT win over Cowboys

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Running back C.J. Spiller came to New Orleans as a free agent this past offseason figuring that his speed and versatility would make him an ideal fit for coach Sean Payton’s […]

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Mississippi boy, 13, charged as adult in fatal shooting

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A 13-year-old boy accused of shooting another boy in Tupelo has been charged as an adult. Police were called to a residence after the shooting on Wednesday. Two boys, 13 and […]

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Mississippi high school football: Scores for Week 7

(AP) Check out Mississippi high school football scores below to see how your favorite team fared. Friday, Oct. 2: Aberdeen 39, Mooreville 0 Adams Christian 28, Columbia Aca. 27 Amite County 64, Loyd Star 6 […]

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‘A terrible day’ – 9 killed by gunman in Oregon town

By JEFF BARNARD and GOSIA WOZNIACKA ROSEBURG, Ore. (AP) — Armed with multiple guns, a 26-year-old man walked into a morning writing class at the community college in this rural Oregon town and opened fire, hitting some students […]

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Mississippi police officer indicted in extortion case

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Cleveland police officer has been arrested and charged with one count of extortion by a public official. Mississippi Attorney General Jim Hood said in a news release Thursday 46-year-old Melvin […]