News

Chris McDaniel files challenge of GOP Senate primary loss

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The tea party-backed lawmaker defeated by U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran in Mississippi’s Republican primary said Monday that he has formally challenged the election’s outcome with the state GOP. State Sen. Chris […]

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West Point toddler drowns in Tombigbee River

COLUMBUS, Mississippi (AP) — Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant says a 3-year-old boy drowned in the Tombigbee River. The accident happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday. Merchant identified the victim as Landon Henson, of West […]

Business

Study: Mississippi’s 73 airports have $2.5 billion in economic impact

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A study by state transportation officials shows Mississippi’s 73 airports generate more than $2.5 billion annually in economic activity. “When all of the impacts of the state’s 73 public-use airports are added […]

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Columbia woman pleads to reduced charge in 2012 shooting

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — A woman charged with capital murder has pleaded guilty to reduced charges in the 2012 holdup that left a 19-year-old man fatally wounded in his Hattiesburg apartment. Antonica Magee, 22, of […]

Entertainment

2 Bible Belt filmmakers expand box office horizons

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) — It’s the Hollywood ending every studio wants: Low-cost production and high returns at the box office. Filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick seem to have the formula down — grossing nearly $80 […]

Education

USM picks Karen Coats as graduate dean

HATTIESBURG, Mississippi (AP) — Educator and administrator Karen Coats has been appointed dean of the graduate school at the University of Southern Mississippi. She began work this week in Hattiesburg. Coats is a native of […]

Sports

Mark Ingram high on Saints’ running back corps

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, West Virginia (AP) — Mark Ingram speaks boldly about the promise of New Orleans’ running game, considering the Saints ranked near the bottom of the NFL in rushing last season and then traded away Darren […]

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Jury finds Oktibbeha County man guilty of shooting ex-girlfriend

STARKVILLE, Mississippi (AP) — An Oktibbeha County man has been convicted of capital murder in the fatal shooting of his former girlfriend in 2008. Circuit Judge Lee Howard sentenced 53-year-old Archie Quinn to life in […]