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Mississippi city considers Sunday alcohol sales

(AP) The city of Clinton is considering allowing alcohol by the glass and beer sales on Sunday. Mayor Phil Fisher said such sales could result in new restaurants locating in the city and keep residents […]

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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – JAYESS SLAYING-APPEAL Mississippi man wins new trial in girlfriend’s death JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – A Mississippi man convicted in 2012 in the death of his girlfriend has won a new trial […]

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9th arrest made in deaths of 2 Mississippi police officers

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) – Authorities say a ninth person has been arrested in connection with the shooting deaths of two Mississippi police officers who were killed during a traffic stop. Spokesman Warren Strain with the […]

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Houston flooding 2015 updates: 1000s of homes damaged

(AP) The Houston flooding 2015 continues Tuesday, as some areas hard hit are facing a dire situation. Rising waters are to continue, as several deaths have been reported, with several missing — and literally thousands […]

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MISSING BOY Coast Guard calls off search for missing Petal teen GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) – The U.S. Coast Guard has called off its search for a 16-year-old from Petal who disappeared Sunday afternoon from the […]

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Woman arrested after car rolls over 2 bicycles, hits child

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – A Biloxi woman was arrested after police said she ran her car over two bicycles and hit a child. The Sun Herald (http://bit.ly/1LGwntq ) reports 33-year-old Jennifer Irene Roth sped into a […]

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SENATOR COCHRAN-MARRIAGE US Sen. Thad Cochran marries longtime aide, his office says JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., has married longtime aide Kay Webber. In a statement released Monday, Cochran’s office said […]

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Severe weather: Possible tornado hits Mississippi’s Monroe County

(AP) Trees and buildings are damaged in Monroe County after a possible tornado hit Amory and Smithville. Monroe County Emergency Management Agency Director Robert “Bunky” Goza says no deaths or injuries were reported from the […]

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City of Jackson Weekly Update

City of Jackson’s Operation Orange Cone Initiative Restoring City Streets Mayor Tony T. Yarber and Department of Public Works Director Kishia Powell have announced details about Operation Orange Cone, an initiative to restore the city’s […]