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On this day in history: Edison gets lightbulb patent, Clinton claims ‘right-wing conspiracy’
Today is Monday, Jan. 27, the 27th day of 2020. There are 339 days left in the year.…
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Planters pitchman Mr. Peanut killed in horrible Nutmobile crash (or was he?); Super Bowl funeral planned
Mr. Peanut, an internationally known marketing icon and Suffolk native, died Wednesday after courageously sacrificing himself for his…
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New robot fleet delivers meals on wheels to Ole Miss students
The University of Mississippi is continuing to evolve 20 years into the 21st century, and one of its…
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Nightmare hunting scenario: Copperhead snake in tree bites Mississippi hunter on head
In a scene that could provoke nightmares, a Mississippi hunter walking to a truck soon found himself racing…
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Weather forecasters call for … falling iguanas? Cold weather may stun reptiles to fall from trees
The National Weather Service routinely warns people about falling rain, snow and hail, but temperatures are dropping so…
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Mississippi woman’s Broadway dreams come true, she’ll star in ‘Chicago’
When Emma Pittman was moving into her New York City apartment, everything seemingly fell into place all at…
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Mississippi woman donates artifacts from mother’s WWII story to museum
When Connie Parker donated her mother’s belongings to the World War II Museum in New Orleans last week,…
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It’s not Christmas without Frosty and Rudolph, right? CBS announces holiday TV lineup
Yes, they’re cheesy and yes some are corny, but the Christmas season just wouldn’t seem right without a…
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Do you live in a house divided at the Thanksgiving table? The sweet potato, pumpkin pie debate continues
The yearly debate commences around the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
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Joanne Rogers: Meet the woman behind iconic children’s TV star ‘Mister Rogers’
At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband,…