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Mississippi River reaches flood stage at Natchez

NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi River at Natchez reached flood stage Saturday evening and is expected to…

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Twelfth Night: Carnival commences with kings, krewes

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Christmas and New Year’s may have passed, but the holidays are just beginning for…

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Much uncertainty remains in SEC heading into league play

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As the Southeastern Conference heads into league competition, it remains tough to figure which…

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Former Mississippi college dean to plead in meth case

GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — A former college administrator has notified federal court officials of his intent to plead…

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National title race is down to 2 teams: Alabama vs Clemson

The national championship race is down to two. Top-ranked Clemson and No. 2 Alabama will face off in…

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Arrest reported in theft of Salvation Army kettles

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — A man arrested for being in a stolen vehicle in early December now faces…

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Presley, at helm of utility regulator, could get his chance

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Start thinking of him as Chairman Presley. Brandon Presley has never been shy and…

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Centreville woman to aid refugees

CENTREVILLE, Miss. (AP) — While politicians, pundits and pollsters debate the plight of Syrian and other refugees, a…

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Officials expect cooler weather to end algae bloom

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Officials are expecting cooler temperatures to weaken the red tide algae bloom that has…

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Oyster, pearl themed objects for New Year’s Eve on the Coast

BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Biloxi and D’Iberville will join other cities across the country in having their own…