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Sentencing set for woman convicted in Alabama child deaths

MOBILE, Alabama (AP) — Sentencing is expected to begin for a woman convicted in the deaths of her common-law husband’s children. Heather Keaton was found guilty of capital murder Wednesday in the death of 3-year-old […]

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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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Police: Probe of B.B. King death depends on coroner findings

By KEN RITTER Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) – Las Vegas police say there’s no active homicide investigation of the death of B.B. King, despite claims by two of the blues legend’s heirs that King’s […]

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Man gets life in prison for murder of Jackson St. professor

CANTON, Miss. (AP) – A 22-year-old man accused in the death of a Jackson State University professor has been sentenced to life in prison. The Clarion-Ledger reports (http://on.thec-l.com/1HkwxbL) Melvin Potts was convicted Wednesday in the […]

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Correctional officer caught trying to smuggle contraband into SMCI

The Mississippi Link Newswire JACKSON –    A correctional officer at South Mississippi Correctional Institution attempting to smuggle cell phones, spice and other contraband into the prison is facing a criminal charge and the loss of […]