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‘American Idol’ crowns 15th and final winner as TV show ends
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The first “American Idol” finale in 2002 was a battle of the sexes, with…
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2 finalists set for last ‘American Idol’ showdown
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “American Idol” is down to the last two finalists in the show’s history. La’Porsha…
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Storms injure several in Georgia, cause damage in Alabama
ATLANTA (AP) — Severe weather rolled through Alabama and Georgia overnight with a suspected tornado injuring several people…
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Authorities search for missing boa constrictor in Starkville
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Authorities in Starkville say they are searching for a 7-foot-long boa constrictor that went…
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2 more Mississippi counties added to disaster declaration
PEARL, Miss. (AP) — Two more counties have been added to Mississippi’s disaster declaration following recent severe flooding…
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Legal pressure may be ahead for law denying service to gays
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The decision by Mississippi’s governor to sign a law that allows religious groups and…
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Vancleave teen beaten to death, no bond for suspect
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) — Jackson County authorities say a 16-year-old, whose body was found last week in the…
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Mississippi gov. signs law allowing service denial to gays
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi’s governor signed a law on Tuesday that allows public and private businesses to…
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Hancock Fabrics stores to close by July 31
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — The liquidation of Hancock Fabrics is expected to be completed by July 31. That’s…
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Margaritaville returning to Biloxi, without a casino
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — Margaritaville is returning to Biloxi — this time, without a casino. Businessman and developer…