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2016 Honda Civic Sedan
By Frank S. Washington Special to The Mississippi Link DETROIT – Honda used its global network to re-establish the Civic as one of the best small cars in the world. And depending on what you […]
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Officials: Immigration agent shoots man after traffic stop in Laurel
LAUREL, Mississippi (AP) — The shooting of a man who didn’t speak English by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Mississippi is under investigation, authorities said. Laurel Police Capt. Tommy Cox said city […]
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Man led police to body – now he’s accused in murder
GULFPORT, Mississippi (AP) — Police say the 25-year-old man accused in a slaying at a Gulfport apartment complex initially claimed to be a witness to the crime. The Sun Herald reports Michael Philip Peden faces a […]
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2nd former Ole Miss student sentenced in statue vandalism
OXFORD, Mississippi (AP) — A former University of Mississippi student was sentenced Thursday to a year’s probation plus 50 hours of community service for placing a noose on the statue of the school’s first black […]
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Ex-KKK leader David Duke announces plan to run for US Senate
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) — Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke announced Friday on his website that he plans to run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. “I’m proud to announce my candidacy for the […]
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Police chief asked to resign after police violence remarks
JONESVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — Officials in a Mississippi town have asked the police chief to resign after online comments he made regarding violence against police. The Natchez Democrat reports that the town council asked for Jonesville […]
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Cruz to Trump: It’s personal, stands by no endorsement
CLEVELAND (AP) — A day after being booed off the Republican National Convention stage, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz stubbornly defended his refusal to endorse Donald Trump, insisting he is not a “servile puppy dog” who […]
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Hinds residents warned about mosquitoes, West Nile virus
Mississippi Link Newswire The Mississippi State Department of Health has identified an unusually large number of mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in Hinds County. Residents should make sure to take all precautions to avoid mosquito […]
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Housing at Helm Place
Development revitalizes downtown Jackson From staff and wire reports Helm Place, a new residential development surrounding the historic Mount Helm Baptist Church in downtown Jackson, celebrated its grand opening with state and local dignitaries at […]
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Beneficial effects of community policing stressed at talk
By Shanderia K. Posey Editor No one professes to have all the answers regarding recent police shootings across the nation, but many organizations and individuals are making their voices heard on the topic. Recently, the […]