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Lawmakers say they’re halfway to 40 Republican House votes needed to change Mississippi flag

Speaker of the House Philip Gunn said on Wednesday that some legislators are “looking at what can be…

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Mississippi lawmakers push to change Mississippi state flag

A bipartisan group of Mississippi lawmakers, with the blessing of Speaker of the House Philip Gunn, began whipping…

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Alabama police officer killed in standoff

MOODY, Ala. – A veteran Alabama police officer was shot and killed Tuesday night in a standoff between…

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Lauderdale County to celebrate Memorial Day, without a ceremony

For as long as he can remember, Van McCarty said he has spent Memorial Day with other military…

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Law enforcement reports: May 15-18

Meridian Police Department The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m.…

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Law enforcement reports: May 13-14

Meridian Police Department The Meridian Police Department reported the following arrests between 6 a.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m.…

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Mississippi COVID-19 cases up to 140; Lauderdale County sets facility policies

UPDATED 10 a.m. Saturday, March 20: The Mississippi Department of Health reported 60 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday…

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Alabama closes day cares, beaches, on-site dining

GULF SHORES (AP) — Alabama on Thursday ordered the closures of day cares, beaches and on-site dining in…

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They’re diggin’ sweet potatoes in Alabama

A bill before the Alabama legislature aims to elevate a staple of Cullman County agriculture to the highest…

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Sports betting could come to cellphones in Mississippi

Sports betting at Mississippi casinos is only expected to generate about $5 million annually in tax revenue for…