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Across country Jasper, Newton paired together because of American Revolution story

Missouri is not unique in having neighboring counties named Jasper and Newton.

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Hood unsure about appeal of HB 1523 ruling

Attorney General Jim Hood said in a statement Friday that he is unsure if the state should appeal…

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After uproar, beleaguered lawmaker meets with mom of diabetic child

Nicole and Bella Nichols, residents of Rankin County, visited the State Capitol on Tuesday to raise awareness about…

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Hinds County juvenile justice center dispute

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Hinds County Youth Court Judge Bill Skinner is in a legal fight with the…

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Supreme Court denies Mississippi, Wisconsin abortion appeals

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from Mississippi and Wisconsin seeking to put in place…

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Man facing new charge in transgender teen’s death

LUCEDALE, Miss. (AP) — A George County man has been indicted on a new first-degree murder charge in…

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Mississippi gov sets special session to patch current budget

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is calling legislators into special session Tuesday to patch a…

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3 time runner-up from Brookhaven wins Miss Mississippi crown

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — A Brookhaven woman who was runner-up three times in the Miss Mississippi competition has…

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Mississippi hearing for Tellis in burning death delayed

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A hearing for the man accused in the 2014 burning death of Jessica Chambers…

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1 person dead following semitrailer crash on highway

MORTON, Miss. (AP) — One person has died and another has been injured following a semitrailer crash on…