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Sworn in to serve
Hinds County officials take oath of office By Shanderia K. Posey Editor Hinds County’s newly elected officials have been sworn in and started their new jobs. Courtroom No. 1 at the Hinds County Courthouse was […]
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JMAA head issues State of Airport address
The Mississippi Link Newswire Carl D. Newman, Jackson Municipal Airport Authority chief executive officer, delivered his State of the Airport address to a crowd of business and community leaders and staff of JMAA at 10:30 […]
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New representatives, senators begin legislative session
By Stephanie R. Jones Contributing Writer The Mississippi Legislature began its 2016 session on Tuesday with the addition of 25 new members of the House of Representatives and seven new members of the Senate. Among […]
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Stokes draws outrage over controversial comment
From staff reports Jackson’s Ward 3 City Councilman Kenneth Stokes’ recent comments on how he would handle police from other jurisdictions who pursue suspects into the city have garnered national attention. On Dec. 31, 2015, […]
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An emotional Obama unveils his plan to cut gun violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — President Barack Obama, at one point wiping tears from his cheek, unveiled his plan Tuesday to tighten control and enforcement of firearms in the U.S., using his presidential powers in the […]
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Ole Miss’ Tunsil, LSU’s Fournette earn spots on AP All-Bowl Team
(AP) Now that all the postseason games with “bowl” in the title have been played, it’s time to reveal the Associated Press 2015 All-Bowl Team. There were enough standout performances that we decided to cheat […]
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Bonds set in two Hattiesburg slayings over New Year’s weekend
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — Bond has been set for two suspects charged in connection with the unrelated deaths of two Hattiesburg women over the New Year’s weekend. During a court appearance Monday, The Hattiesburg American reports Municipal […]
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Mississippi State’s Chris Jones declares for NFL draft
STARKVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — Mississippi State defensive lineman Chris Jones has decided to declare for the NFL draft. The school released a statement confirming Jones’ decision on Tuesday. The 6-foot-6, 308-pound junior has been one […]
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Police: Motel standoff ends with suspect stabbing himself
DECATUR, Georgia (AP) — A standoff at a motel outside Atlanta that involved a number of children ended Tuesday morning with the suspect stabbing himself but no one else injured, police said. Authorities had surrounded […]
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Mississippi officials investigating death of teen allegedly shot by father while hunting
ROLLING FORK, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks is investigating the death of a 16-year-old who was allegedly shot by his father while hunting. Sharkey County Coroner Angela Easton tells The […]