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New Orleans removes first of four Confederate statues

By Jesse J. Holland and Gerald Herbert Associated Press NEW ORLEANS — Workers in New Orleans removed the first of four prominent Confederate monuments Monday ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 24, 2017 10:34 am

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Mississippi, Alabama marking Confederate Memorial Day

By Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press JACKSON — State government offices are closing Monday in Mississippi and Alabama for Confederate Memorial Day. Georgia used to ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 24, 2017 10:33 am

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Mississippi schools raise tuition again after budget cuts

By JEFF AMY Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi’s eight public universities are raising tuition by an average of 6.6 percent next fall, saying state budget ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:10 am

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McDonald’s order trips up Facebook slaying suspect

By Michael Rubinkam Associated Press Facebook slaying suspect Steve Stephens was undone by a 20-piece Chicken McNuggets and an order of fries. The man who police ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 10:06 am

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Fresno, California gunman targeting whites chose 3 men at random

By Scott Smith Associated Press FRESNO, Calif. — Three men were having a seemingly ordinary day in downtown Fresno, California, before they were singled out ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 10:05 am

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US Vice President Mike Pence warns North Korea: ‘The sword stands ready’

By Ken Thomas and Robert Burns Associated Press YOKOSUKA, Japan — From the wind-swept deck of a massive aircraft carrier, Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 10:04 am

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Ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez dead after hanging self in cell

MILFORD, Mass. (AP) — Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez, who was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction and just days ago was acquitted ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 10:01 am

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Arkansas fights on multiple legal fronts to begin executions

By Kelly P. Kissel Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Lawyers for the state of Arkansas faced fights on multiple legal fronts Monday to begin a ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:28 am

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Vice President Mike Pence warns North Korea ‘era of strategic patience is over’

By Ken Thomas Associated Press PANMUNJOM, South Korea (AP) — Viewing his adversaries in the distance, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the tense ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 17, 2017 10:27 am

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Donald Trump tweets increase North Korea tensions

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — North Korea paraded its intercontinental ballistic missiles in a massive military display in central Pyongyang on Saturday, with ruler Kim ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Saturday, April 15, 2017 7:17 am

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Pope urges prisoners to serve one another in foot-wash rite

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis washed the feet of a dozen inmates at a maximum security prison on Holy Thursday in a pre-Easter ritual ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, April 14, 2017 9:50 am

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Lawsuit: Water is polluted in Grenada and Water Valley

WATER VALLEY — Mississippi’s attorney general is suing companies it accuses of dumping toxic chemicals in Grenada and Water Valley that polluted the groundwater and ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:56 am

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Why did Alabama Governor Robert Bentley resign, quit? Alleged affair, misuse of funds

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Robert Bentley resigned Monday rather than face impeachment and pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor campaign violations that arose during the ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 10, 2017 5:56 pm

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U.S. gas prices increase: Syria strike, oil price jump increases price at pump

CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline rose 9 cents nationally over the past two weeks, to $2.43. Industry ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 10, 2017 6:09 am

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Sergio Garcia ends major drought, wins Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Sergio Garcia tugged the lapel of his green jacket with both hands, proud of his prize and how he earned it. His ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Sunday, April 9, 2017 10:00 pm

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US strike on Syria is widely hailed around world, but angers Russia

BEIRUT (AP) — World leaders rallied around the United States after it launched a missile strike early Friday on a Syrian air base in response ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Friday, April 7, 2017 10:33 am

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Man facing trial for armed robbery is arrested for robbery

GULFPORT(AP) — Gulfport police say a 70-year-old facing trial on a string of armed robberies has been arrested for sticking up a local store. The ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:07 am

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Police arrest a man wanted in Harrison County slaying

GULFPORT (AP) — Authorities say they have arrested a man who they say shot and killed a man inside his Harrison County home. News outlets ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:06 am

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Mississippi revenue up in March, but still short since July

JACKSON (AP) — Mississippi tax collections picked up slightly in March, after months of being in the doldrums. The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal reports collections ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Thursday, April 6, 2017 10:06 am

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What is Donald Trump’s golf handicap? 2.9 for those keeping score

WASHINGTON (AP) — Leave your ego in the clubhouse if you ever get the chance to golf with President Donald Trump. He may well throw ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 2:33 pm

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Governor Phil Bryant proclaims Confederate Heritage Month

By Emily Wagster Pettus Associated Press JACKSON — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has again proclaimed April to be Confederate Heritage Month. The proclamation does not specifically ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 10:19 am

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Gorsuch confirmation updates: The latest as Trump, Senate try for Supreme Court appointment

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck ... Read more

by AP/Wire, Monday, April 3, 2017 3:17 pm

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