Entertainment

Jasmine Murray wins Miss Mississippi title in third try

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Jasmine Murray has been crowned Miss Mississippi. Murray won the title Saturday night during the Miss Mississippi Pageant at the Vicksburg Convention Center. The 22-year-old Columbus native who competed as Miss […]

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Houston dad shoots, kills 4 of his children, 2 other adults

SPRING, Texas (AP) — A father who authorities say fatally shot two adults and four of his children and critically wounded his 15-year-old daughter, sank to his knees in surrender after a three-hour standoff in […]

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2 U of Miami players arrested on sex charges

MIAMI, Florida (AP) — The University of Miami reacted swiftly Tuesday after sexual battery charges were brought against two of its football players, immediately dismissing both from the Hurricanes team and suspending them as students. […]

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Mississippi tax collections grow strongly for third year

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi tax collections continued growing strongly in the just-concluded budget year, posting another year of 5 percent growth and ensuring that money will be available to help improve local roads and […]