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Mississippi teen charged in death of 6-year-old brother found dead in closet. Teen also accused of setting apartment on fire.

A Mississippi teen has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the death of his 6-year-old brother. WTVA in Tupelo reports that the body ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 10:48 am

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Here are the Mississippi counties with the highest unemployment rate in the state. Where does your county rank?

Unemployment rates, while significantly lower than the alarming pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, remain a subject of concern, notably as economic experts ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Friday, July 8, 2022 9:21 am

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This Mississippi district attorney said she will not prosecute those who seek abortion. She is 1 of 2 in state, 90 in country who signed commitment

Sixth District Attorney Shameca Collins is one of two Mississippi prosecutors who have signed a statement saying they will not prosecute someone who seeks an ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, July 7, 2022 5:39 am

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Are these the best school districts in Mississippi? The number say they are

maroke // Shutterstock Best school districts in Mississippi A good school can lead to a lifetime of opportunities. Myriad data shows that lifetime earnings dramatically ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, July 3, 2022 10:19 pm

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Here’s a peek into who Mississippi’s two known billionaires are

Morio // Wikimedia Commons Mississippi has 2 billionaires, see who they are The first billionaire ever is thought to be Standard Oil magnate John D. ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:36 am

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Can you guess which Mississippi counties have the most college graduates?

Scoutandboo // Wikimedia Commons Counties with the most college graduates in Mississippi The American philosopher and psychologist John Dewey once said, “Education is not preparation ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:31 am

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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi’s capital in the last week

Canva How gas prices have changed in Jackson in the last week Following a dip in crude oil prices, average national gas prices are down ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Sunday, July 3, 2022 7:28 am

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Mississippi has one of the highest rates of depression; here’s how the state measures up

fizkes // Shutterstock States with the highest rates of depression Depression is a leading cause of disability worldwide, according to the National Alliance on Mental ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Thursday, June 30, 2022 6:15 pm

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$53.3 Million. 33 Jobs. No Plan. That’s How Mississippi Lawmakers Are Spending BP Oil Spill Money.

This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the Sun Herald. Sign up for Dispatches to get stories like this one as soon as ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 9:00 am

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Mississippi deputy rescues driver from fiery crash on interstate

A Mississippi deputy rescued a truck driver and family from a fiery two-car wreck on the interstate Friday. On Friday at approximately 2 p.m. Rankin ... Read more

by Ben Hillyer, Saturday, June 25, 2022 4:59 am

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