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Girl scarred in pit bull attack asked to leave Jackson KFC

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — KFC Corp. says it’s investigating allegations that a restaurant employee in Jackson, Mississippi, asked a 3-year-old to leave because her facial injuries disturbed other patrons. The company is also giving $30,000 […]

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Jackson ophthalmologist charged in shooting death of his wife

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A Jackson ophthalmologist has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of his wife at their home on Wednesday night. Jackson Police Department spokeswoman Colendula Green says 68-year-old Dr. William […]

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Holmes County matriarch Sarah Hart fondly remembered

By Gail H. Marshall  Guest Contributor LEXINGTON – Nearly 300 family, friends, public officials and community members attended the celebration of life for Sarah Kimbrough Hart, Tuesday, May 13, 11 a.m. It was held at […]

Health

Tied to be Fit: American Heart Association Raising Awareness of the Importance of Physical Activity During 2014 National Walking Day

The Mississippi Link Newswire   Jackson, Miss. – Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of screens – at work and at home –which means less time being active. Physical inactivity has a […]

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BREAKING NEWS: Voters approve 1% sales tax referendum

The Mississippi Link Newswire Voters in the city of Jackson have approved a 1-cent sales tax increase to help pay for improvements to the city’s infrastructure, including road repair and replacement of aging water pipes. […]

Buzz Report

Jackson man who helped video sexual assault of 4-year-old sentenced to 23 years in prison

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A man was sentenced Monday to more than 23 years in prison for a sexual assault on a 4-year-old girl and making a video of the attack with another man who was also convicted in the case.

Jemery Atral Hodges, 26, pleaded guilty in June to two counts. He was sentenced Monday in U.S. District Court in Jackson.

The child’s mother wept, describing to the court the harm that came to her daughter… […]