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Mississippi man drowns after falling out of canoe

A Mississippi man drowned after he reportedly fell out of his canoe in a Gulfport Lake. WLOX in Biloxi reports that Leroy Barnes, 54, died ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, December 4, 2022 6:15 am

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Justice Department intervenes over Jackson water crises, files complaint against city

The Justice Department made a rare intervention Tuesday to try to bring improvements in the beleaguered water system in Mississippi’s capital city, which nearly collapsed ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 3:38 am

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O so good — Mississippi company selected for coveted Oprah list for second year in a row.

For two years in a row, a Mississippi soap company has landed on Oprah Winfrey’s annual holiday list of favorite things. Of the 104 gift ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, November 21, 2022 12:53 pm

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Energy bill up? Here’s how electricity costs have changed in Mississippi and rest of country over the past year

Sunshine Studio // Shutterstock Energy bill up? Here’s how electricity costs have changed over the past year Electricity costs across the U.S. are making their ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, November 10, 2022 12:00 pm

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No one won the Powerball jackpot Monday — but one Mississippi player has won$50,000. Are you that winner?

One Mississippi Lottery player — joining millions of other players across the county hoping to win the $1.2 billion jackpot Monday — better not have ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, November 4, 2022 6:58 am

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Mississippi deputy involved in crash with 18-wheeler, sent to hospital with ‘extensive’ injuries

A Mississippi deputy is in stable condition after being involved in a serious vehicle crash Sunday night. The Walthall County Sheriff’s Office reported on social ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Monday, October 31, 2022 9:56 am

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What are Mississippi’s most common fast food chains? Here’s the list.

TotallyBlond // Shutterstock Most common fast food chains in Mississippi Fast food restaurants rose to fame during the 1950s and 60s during the advent of ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, October 28, 2022 9:21 pm

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Former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians tribal council member sentenced to federal prison — stole thousands from tribe

A former tribal councilmember for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians was sentenced to 84 months in prison for embezzlement, perjury, and suborning perjury. According ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, October 28, 2022 3:15 pm

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Family, friends bid farewell to Mississippi police officer killed while on duty

Family, friends and the community she served bid farewell Friday to a Greenville police officer killed earlier this month as she responded to a call. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, October 22, 2022 8:00 am

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Grocery items that rose in price the most in September

Lizardflms // Shutterstock Grocery items that rose in price the most in September Inflation may be easing, but food prices are still high for consumers. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, October 14, 2022 9:30 pm

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