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Police: 45-year-old male found dead in Mississippi residence; large number of rounds fired inside house

Police have found a 45-year-old man shot multiple times inside a Mississippi residence.  Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, October 24, 2024 2:40 pm

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Mississippi man sentenced after pleading guilty to kidnapping

A Mississippi man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of kidnapping and malicious mischief in connection to a 2022 ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, October 24, 2024 6:35 am

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Unoccupied police car crashes into Alabama restaurant patio injuring two adults, two children

An Alabama patrol vehicle crashed into the patio of a Chipotle restaurant in Decatur on Monday evening, leaving four people injured, including two children. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:49 pm

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Counties with the most assisted-living facilities in Mississippi

Counties with the most assisted-living facilities in Mississippi The United States is facing a caregiving crisis. As America’s population ages and adults are staying active ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, September 19, 2024 12:26 pm

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James Earl Jones, legendary actor with Mississippi roots dies at 93

James Earl Jones, the legendary actor known for his commanding voice and roles in "The Lion King" and as Darth Vader, has died at the ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, September 9, 2024 4:29 pm

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Parts of Mississippi brace for heavy winds, rainfall from tropical storm in Gulf

Mississippi residents are on alert as tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico ramps up after a quiet start to the hurricane season. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, September 9, 2024 9:23 am

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Mississippi sheriff: Ignoring jury summons will cost you $500, possible jail time

If you ignore a summons for jury duty, don’t be surprised when a sheriff’s deputy shows up at your doorstep to take you to jail. Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, August 2, 2024 6:35 am

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State launches transportation service to county health clinics and WIC appointments. Here is how it will work.

The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has introduced a new initiative, “Transportation to Health,” aimed at providing crucial transportation services for patients. Funded by ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, July 24, 2024 11:48 am

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National park to commemorate 161st anniversary of pivotal events in Mississippi, Civil War history

A pivotal moment in US History 161 years ago in Mississippi will be commemorated with special programs and reenactments. Beginning Friday, July 5, and running ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 11:27 am

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They’re not cops. They don’t have guns. But they’re responding to more 911 calls.

They’re not cops. They don’t have guns. But they’re responding to more 911 calls. People experiencing mental or behavioral health crises and addiction have often ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, June 7, 2024 2:00 pm

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