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Mississippi native Riley gets major league call up from Braves

ATLANTA (AP) — The Braves have placed center fielder Ender Inciarte on the 10-day injured list, called up top prospect Austin Riley and designated struggling ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, May 15, 2019 5:34 pm

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Fifth man charged with link to Mississippi officer’s killing

A fifth person is now charged in connection with a Mississippi police officer’s killing.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, May 10, 2019 11:03 am

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2 teens charged in bomb threats against Mississippi schools

Two teenagers have been charged with making bomb threats against a north Mississippi elementary school and high school.

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by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 9, 2019 6:08 pm

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Waller collects $580K in Mississippi governor’s race

A former Mississippi Supreme Court chief justice has collected more than $580,000 in his run for governor.

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by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:50 am

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2 more men arrested after Mississippi police officer slain

Two more people have been arrested after a Mississippi police officer was gunned down outside his police station.

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by The Associated Press, Thursday, May 9, 2019 10:48 am

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Mississippi police jail smiling suspect in officer’s killing

A Mississippi teenager accused of gunning down a uniformed officer in a police station parking lot was captured and returned in handcuffs, smiling as he ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Tuesday, May 7, 2019 11:10 am

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Mississippi police hunt killer who shot officer outside station

Police in Mississippi are looking for a gunman who approached a uniformed officer outside a Biloxi police station and shot him dead.

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by The Associated Press, Monday, May 6, 2019 8:43 am

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Mississippi State has three first-round picks in NFL draft

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans believe Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons’ potential makes him worth the wait.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 26, 2019 5:03 pm

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Mother and son killed in tornado in northern Louisiana

RUSTON — A tornado killed two people as it tore through the northern Louisiana city of Ruston early Thursday, sending trees into houses, ripping roofs ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Thursday, April 25, 2019 1:38 pm

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Mississippi man charged with cashing bogus state government checks

A Jackson man is charged with cashing counterfeit Mississippi state government checks.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1:33 pm

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Man sentenced for having pipe bomb parts in Mississippi

A Mississippi man with a previous felony conviction has been sentenced to five years in federal prison, months after investigators said he had parts for ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 1:23 pm

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White man with ‘disdain’ for race mixing charged with driving car at interracial couple

A white Louisiana man is charged with a hate crime after allegedly running down an interracial couple.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 24, 2019 10:31 am

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Mississippi Valley State hires Lindsey Hunter as basketball coach

ITTA BENA (AP) — Mississippi Valley State is turning to a Southwestern Athletic Conference legend to lift up its men’s basketball program.

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by The Associated Press, Monday, April 22, 2019 8:13 pm

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Moorhead tweaking Mississippi State’s passing game, offense

STARKVILLE (AP) — Mississippi State’s lack of a consistent passing offense wrecked what could have been a special season in 2018.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 19, 2019 6:02 pm

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Storms batter South, kill 2 in Mississippi, 1 in Alabama

Strong storms again roared across the South on Thursday, killing two Mississippi drivers and a woman in Alabama while leaving more than 100,000 people without ... Read more

by The Associated Press, Friday, April 19, 2019 8:26 am

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Mississippi tornado count rises to 19 in Saturday outbreak

The National Weather Service now counts 19 tornadoes that hit Mississippi on Saturday.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:57 am

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Strong storms again threatening the South

Forecasters say strong storms are again threatening the South days after dozens of tornadoes plowed through the region.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:56 am

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Tornadoes hit than 250 buildings across Mississippi

Early assessments show Saturday’s tornado outbreak damaged more than 250 homes, businesses and public buildings across Mississippi.

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by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 16, 2019 9:51 am

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Mysterious bowls of mashed potatoes confuse Mississippians

Residents of a neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, are confused by the bowls of mashed potatoes they’re finding on their cars, porches and mailboxes.

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by The Associated Press, Friday, April 12, 2019 9:19 am

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Officials fear building in Mississippi city may collapse

Officials in one Mississippi city are closely watching a downtown building, fearing collapse.

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by The Associated Press, Wednesday, April 10, 2019 9:01 am

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Judge sets mental exam for Mississippi man accused of strangling inmate

A judge is ordering that a Mississippi man accused of strangling his cellmate undergo a psychiatric evaluation.

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by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4:02 pm

State/Region News

Mississippi school system spends $13M in savings in 4 years

A northeast Mississippi school district is looking at spending cuts after burning through $13 million in savings in the last four years.

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by The Associated Press, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 4:01 pm

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