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Search continues for Mississippi inmate accused of murder

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi authorities continue searching for an escaped inmate facing capital murder charges in the…

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Mississippi House says no to legalizing marijuana

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi House has voted against an unexpected question of whether the state should…

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Jackson rejects state of emergency declaration over water

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Jackson officials have declined to declare a state of emergency over high levels of…

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Capital murder suspect escapes Warren Co. Jail

VICKSBURG, Miss. (AP) — The Warren County Sheriff’s Dept. is searching for an escaped inmate who is a…

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Gulfport seeks hotel developer for new aquarium plans

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — The city of Gulfport is moving ahead with plans for a destination aquarium on…

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Pascagoula has opening for job of a lifetime

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — City of Pascagoula is looking for a lighthouse keeper and tour guide for the…

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Little-known database reveals abusers of prescription drugs

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Doctor-shoppers and others who obtain prescription drugs by fraud should fear the PMP. Those…

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House agrees to resume work after partisan rift

    JACKSON — Mississippi House members say they’ve agreed to resume work after partisan tensions stalled business for…

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Supporters continue to push for Gulf Coast passenger trains

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Gulf Coast residents who want passenger train service from New Orleans to Orlando, Florida,…

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Columbus Crime Lab gives forensic equipment to MSU

COLUMBUS, Miss. (AP) — On Feb. 17, the Columbus Police Department Crime Lab presented Mississippi State University with…