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Jackson looks to use federal money to repave 14 streets

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Jackson could use Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for repaving of about 14 city streets. The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/1A9XdUR) the city council is expected to vote Tuesday on a […]

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Woman accused of shoplifting, stabbing at Target

D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (AP) – A Mississippi woman has been charged with shoplifting at a Target, then stabbing an employee for trying to stop her. WLOX-TV (http://bit.ly/1Idv5a4 ) reports Darnise Ladner was charged Sunday afternoon after police […]

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SEVERE WEATHER-MISSISSIPPI Severe weather strands boaters, damages art festival BILOXI, Miss. (AP) – A waterspout stranded more than a dozen people on Petit Bois Island, and thunderstorms slammed down tents at an art festival and […]

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Convenience store owner arrested during business protest Posted

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The owner of a Mississippi convenience store has been arrested as protesters surrounded it, calling for the business’ closure. WLBT-TV (http://bit.ly/1DP68eR ) reports 43-year-old Desmond Brown was charged Sunday with destruction of […]

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Business community, churches dispute over feeding homeless

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – The business community and local churches in Jackson are at odds over feeding the homeless at Smith Park. The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/1bEwH0p) reports some local businesses have been complaining of trash and […]

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COMMON CORE Bryant vetoes bill he calls weak on ditching Common Core JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that might have put some distance between Mississippi schools and the Common […]

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Elementary school student dies from bacterial meningitis

TUNICA, Miss. (AP) – The Mississippi Department of Health says a 7-year-old elementary school student has died from bacterial meningitis, but cautions the strain is not contagious. WREG-TV in Memphis (http://bit.ly/1GoW3wh) reports the student attended […]

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CASINO REVENUES March Mississippi gambling take dips as river casinos weaken JACKSON, Miss. (AP) – Gamblers lost less money at Mississippi casinos in March, as continued gains at Gulf Coast gambling halls couldn’t overcome a […]