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GED test takers decline with changes

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — In a state where 14 percent of adults haven’t graduated high school, the GED…

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USDA expands drought aid in Louisiana, Mississippi

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Farmers and ranchers in two-thirds of Louisiana’s parishes and nearly 60 percent of Mississippi’s…

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Ole Miss chancellor candidate points to planning as strength

OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jeffrey Vitter, named as trustees’ top pick to become the next chancellor of the…

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Grammy museum to celebrate Mississippi’s musical talent

GREENVILLE, Miss. (AP) — With a history of producing music legends such as Elvis Presley and B.B. King,…

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Student senate seeks removal of Mississippi flag at Ole Miss

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Student senators at the University of Mississippi voted Tuesday night to ask the school…

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Southern Miss named top online program in state

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The University of Southern Mississippi’s online education program has been named the best in…

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1 killed in crash of three 18-wheelers in Mississippi

DIAMONDHEAD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi authorities say one driver is dead after a wreck involving three 18-wheelers on…

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Mississippi lawmaker apologizes over ‘black judge’ comment

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A white Mississippi lawmaker apologized Monday for saying at a local Republican meeting that…

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Deer feeding plots brown; oaks offer limited browse

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The drought in Mississippi is letting some bow hunters boost their chances by setting…

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Tupelo social worker charged with kidnapping juveniles

TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — A Tupelo woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say she kidnapped two…