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Alcorn County supervisor, 4 others charged in corruption case

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A county supervisor, a purchasing clerk and three vendors in northeast Mississippi’s Alcorn County have been arrested on corruption charges tied to alleged embezzlement of public money, the state auditor said […]

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Corinth trio arrested in plot to steal from cemeteries and open florist shop

CORINTH, Mississippi (AP) — Three people who authorities say planned to open a florist shop with items stolen from a local cemeteries have been arrested by Alcorn County deputies.

Sheriff’s department Investigator Reggie Anderson tells the Daily Corinthian that the three were arrested after a tip from the public. Each was charged this past week with destroying public property. The three are being held pending an initial court appearance… […]

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Greenwood man dies after falling in hotel pool

A man who was found in a downtown Jackson hotel pool Friday night has died, WLBT reported.

According to Jackson Fire Department Chief Arson Investigator Greg Travis, the incident occurred just before 10 p.m. at the Marriott on Amite Street.

Authorities said 28-year-old Ben Johnson was pulled from the pool, but there is no indication as to how he fell in. Firefighters, AMR, and Jackson Police responded to the scene. […]

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Preacher charged with sexual battery

Authorities have charged an Alcorn County preacher with sexual battery. The Alcorn County Sheriff’s Department told WTVA that Timothy D. Nall, 57, has been charged based on a grand jury indictment.

Authorities said a report was filed against Nall in April 2013. They said Nall has been a preacher at Farmington Baptist Church. […]

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Corinth woman found dead in her car

From Media Reports CORINTH – An Alcorn County woman found dead in her car in a convenience store parking lot Saturday night leaves authorities with more questions than answers, WTVA reported. Alcorn County Coroner Jay […]