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State treasurer unveils new banking tool
JACKSON — State Treasurer Lynn Fitch has unveiled a new tool to help local government units, particularly…
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Vicksburg barge accidents create economic waves
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Barge and railroad spokesmen say their customers see a big impact from a series…
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SNAP work requirements could cut off aid to thousands
GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Thousands of people in South Mississippi on the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
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State aims to curb Highway 12 accidents with medians
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Starkville’s main commercial artery, Highway 12, is considered one of north Mississippi’s most dangerous…
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Alabama carries out 1st execution in more than 2 years
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) — Here is the latest on the execution of Christopher Eugene Brooks in Alabama. (All…
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Greenville City Council votes to remove state flag
GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The Greenville City Council has voted to remove the Mississippi state flag from all…
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Mississippi coast casinos roll out best year since 2008
D’IBERVILLE, Miss. (AP) — The Dec. 9 opening of Scarlet Pearl Casino in D’Iberville helped push the Mississippi…
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State senator wants experts on Jackson airport board
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — State Sen. Josh Harkins plans to introduce a bill to remove the current board…
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Mississippi oyster reefs in final stage of red tide testing
BILOXI, Miss. (AP) — State officials say oyster season could reopen in Mississippi soon. Joe Jewell, Department of…
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Workers release stranded dolphin back into Mississippi Sound
PASS CHRISTIAN, Miss. (AP) — A 2-year-old female dolphin has been released back into the Mississippi Sound after…