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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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October 7, 2026
3 of Nolan Wells’ friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
According to the lawsuit filed Monday Owens made a post on X, reading “ARREST THEM IMMEDIATELY!!” and linked to an Instagram video, which theorized the three friends killed Wells.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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September 23, 2026
Mississippi police make 2nd arrest in death of black woman found hanging from tree, seek 3rd suspect
Jackson police said late Tuesday that they arrested a second black man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, a black woman.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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June 8, 2026
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
A group of young Elvis Presley tribute artists, ranging in age from seven to 17, competed in the king’s hometown last week as part of the Tupelo Elvis Festival. Together, they donned jeweled jumpsuits and wigs, sang songs and found camaraderie among a group of peers who share their passion for Elvis’ music.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 24, 2026
6 plead guilty and 1 found not guilty in Mississippi drug trafficking bribery scheme
Federal indictments filed in October allege 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers took bribes from an FBI agent posing as a Mexican drug cartel member in exchange for helping to transport 25 kilograms of cocaine through the Mississippi Delta and into Memphis.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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April 20, 2026
Backlog in liquor, wine deliveries frustrates retailers in Mississippi
During the week ending April 12, there were more than 172,000 cases that were pending delivery, and it was taking an average of 17 days for businesses to receive their orders, according to the Mississippi Department of Revenue.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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January 12, 2026
FBI: Suspect in Mississippi synagogue fire targeted institution because of its ‘Jewish ties’
Stephen Spencer Pittman was charged Monday with maliciously damaging or destroying a building by means of fire or an explosive, the FBI said in an affidavit.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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December 22, 2025
Judge orders special elections for Mississippi Supreme Court after Voting Rights Act violation
A 2022 lawsuit by the American Civil Liberties Union challenged the map, arguing it cut a historically Black area in half.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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November 25, 2025
New owner to open Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was killed as a memorial site
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center announced it purchased the rural barn late Sunday with the help of a $1.5 million donation from television producer Shonda Rhimes.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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November 24, 2025
Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
For most people, their preference likely depends on where they’re from.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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September 24, 2025
Former student sues University of Southern Mississippi and Omega Psi Phi over alleged hazing
According to the federal lawsuit, Rafeal Joseph and other pledges were struck repeatedly with a wooden paddle made from a two-by-four plank on April 16, 2023.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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August 4, 2025
A Mississippi monkey sanctuary helps veterans with PTSD find peace
All the animals in the Perkinston sanctuary were once somebody's pet, but their owners eventually couldn't take care of them.
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Sophie Bates, Associated Press
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May 20, 2025
While Trump overhauls FEMA, Mississippi tornado survivors await assistance
Mississippi’s request for federal disaster assistance is pending more than two months after 18 tornadoes ripped through the state, killing seven and damaging hundreds of homes.
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Frank Corder
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October 9, 2026
Hyde-Smith, Guest, Ezell among congressional members urging investigation into Planned Parenthood
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Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
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October 9, 2026
Americans 75 and older are wealthiest age group, Fed survey finds
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Jeremy Pittari
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October 9, 2026
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians receives $12 million in federal grants to expand economic development drivers
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Cass Rutledge
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October 7, 2026
Huntington Bank investing over $40 million to modernize Tupelo operations center, regional headquarters
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Cass Rutledge
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October 6, 2026
Westwin Elements investing $502 million to establish nickel refinery in Natchez
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Cass Rutledge
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October 2, 2026
Gasifier manufacturer Janus Organization bringing 13 jobs to Greenwood
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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October 9, 2026
Award-winning Nashville country singer-songwriter brings high-energy performance to Downtown Greenville
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Alistair Begg
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October 9, 2026
Putting the pieces together
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Teresa M. Walker, Associated Press
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October 8, 2026
No. 9 Ole Miss and Kewan Lacy head to Vanderbilt with Jared Curtis trying to return
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Roger Wicker
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October 9, 2026
Permit reform act is a much-needed course correction
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Delbert Hosemann
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October 8, 2026
Hosemann: It is time for Mississippi to ban all kratom products
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Sid Salter
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October 7, 2026
Growing calls to suspend or eliminate federal and state gas taxes have consequences
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