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Death of inmate hit by truck accidental
BOONEVILLE – The Mississippi Highway Patrol has concluded that an inmate who ran out in front of a truck, while on a work detail, did not commit suicide, but rather was killed by accident. On […]
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An $18-million new look near JSU campus
JACKSON, Miss. – The corner of Lynch and Dalton streets was the site of a new beginning for the Jackson State University neighborhood at 9 a.m., Oct. 15, as a crowd gathered for the grand opening […]
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Rebel Black Bear chosen as new mascot for Ole Miss
OXFORD – After months of controversy and speculation, the Rebel Mascot Selection Committee has announced that the Rebel Black Bear is the new on-field mascot for the Ole Miss Rebels. Students at the University of […]
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100 Black Men of Jackson puts into practice what they ‘preach’
For the last 20 years the 100 Black Men of Jackson, an affiliate of the 100 Black Men of America organization, has given scholarship money to local colleges and schools to help deserving students continue […]
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Thompson’s commitment to his district includes jobs for youth
GREENVILLE, Miss.- At a time when the country is hard pressed to provide jobs for the American people, one congressman is holding up his end of the bargain. U.S. House of Representative Bennie Thompson, who […]
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Nightime Spider Hunt set for Saturday
HOLLY SPRINGS – Organizers at the Strawberry Plains Audubon Center said with Halloween just around the corner, they’re gearing up for their annual Nighttime Spider Hunt. The hunt will take place this Saturday, Oct. 16, from […]
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Deadline set for special veteran’s benefits
BOLTON – Congressman Bennie Thompson is urging veterans whose service was extended under stop loss orders, in Iraq and Afghanistan, to apply for retroactive pay before the Oct. 21 deadline. Thompson said troops eligible for […]
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Man charged with 15 burglaries
News Briefs From Across The State Arrested while committing another burglary The Pascagoula Police Criminal Investigation Division has charged Darrah Williams, 42, with 15 commercial burglaries occurring this year from Aug. 17 through Sept. 25. […]
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Senior citizens brace for Social Security freeze
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Seniors prepared to cut back on everything from food to charitable donations to whiskey as word spread Monday that they will have to wait until at least 2012 to see their […]
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Death of missing Tupelo dentist ruled an accident
TUPELO – Alabama authorities said the death of a missing Tupelo dentist has been ruled an accident. Dr. Thurmond Beasley was found dead in his car near Anniston, Alabama on Sept. 26. Officials from the […]