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Mississippi speeding ticket voided after prayer, bracelet

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi state trooper says he voided a $200 speeding ticket because the driver expressed concern for police safety. The driver also gave the officer an inexpensive wooden bracelet with Christian symbols. Trooper […]

Sports

Jackson State falls to Middle Tennessee 70-14

MURFREESBURO, Tenn. (AP) — Brent Stockstill threw four touchdowns to help Middle Tennessee to a 70-14 win over Jackson State in a season opener on Saturday. Stockstill was 23 of 29 for 336 yards for […]

Sports

Mississippi State tops Southern Miss with 34-16 win

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi State would love to limit how much quarterback Dak Prescott runs the football in order to keep him healthy all season. It sounds good in theory. The problem with that […]

Business

Companies get $51.5 million from FCC to expand fast Internet in Mississippi

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Three telecommunications companies are getting $51.5 million to expand fast Internet service in rural parts of Mississippi that currently don’t have access. AT&T is getting $49.8 million from the Federal Communications […]