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Man gets life for “church” killing

By Monica Land  PORT GIBSON – A homeless man convicted of stabbing his girlfriend to death last year has been sentenced to life in prison. Forty-one-year-old Dexter Watson was convicted of killing Patricia Dotson in […]

Local Sports

Mississippi State signs guard Andre Applewhite

From The Mississippi Link Newswire STARKVILLE – One day after Rick Ray landed his first recruit as head coach of Mississippi State, he signed another prized standout in Memphis native, Andre Applewhite. The 6-foot-5, 202-pound […]

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Ripley approves saggy pants ordinance

By Monica Land News Briefs From Across The State Violaters can be fined up to $200 Ripley aldermen have unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting public indecency and indecent exposure. The ordinance takes effect in May. […]

Health

Caledonia nurse arrested on drug charges

From The Mississippi Link Newswire JACKSON – A Chickasaw County nurse has been arrested on charges involving possession of a controlled substance, Attorney General Jim Hood said. Vanessa Thompson, 52, of Caledonia, Mississippi turned herself […]