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Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
“Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. If the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was a boxer, you’d bet on the other […] The post Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit appeared first on Louisiana Illuminator.
Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown
The 75th Mississippi Miss Hospitality Competition is July 12-13 at the Hattiesburg Saenger The-ater. Forty-two women will represent all regions of the state, with the winner serving a one-year term as Mississippi’s official ambassador for economic development and tourism. “Showcasing the importance of tourism and economic development is key to our state’s future, and we […] The post Area Miss Hospitality contestants ready to compete for state crown appeared first on Daily Leader.
Hernando, Olive Branch among certified MDAC farmers markets
Credit: Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. July 8 –Farmers markets in Hernando and Olive Branch are among 32 farmers markets in Mississippi that have been certified by the Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce. The announcement comes as the state observes Mississippi Farmers Market Week, now through July 13.
Tupelo Man Arrested For Allegedly Defacing Elvis Mural
On July 2, the Tupelo Police Department received a report of Felony Malicious Mischief involving the repeated defacement of an Elvis mural on the Reed’s building at 131 West Main St. The complainant reported that the mural had been painted over and vandalized multiple times, with each repair costing...
Miss Hospitality contestants arrive in Hattiesburg
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Sunday was check-in day for the 42 girls competing in this year’s Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition. Over the next week, the girls will be making several stops in the Hub City, including Forrest General Hospital and Lillie Burney Elementary School. “I’m looking forward to meeting...
Lauren Johnson, Dead at 22: Found Wrapped in a Sheet Inside a Car at Gulfport
Lauren Johansen, 22, was found dead, her body mutilated and wrapped in a sheet inside a car at a Gulfport, Mississippi cemetery. Bricen Rivers, 23, her ex-boyfriend, allegedly fled the scene, leading police on a dramatic chase before being captured by authorities after a lengthy pursuit. This shocking discovery has left the local community in disbelief and mourning.
The Meridian Police Department makes a drug arrest
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) -The Meridian Police Department, MPD Gang Unit, MPD SWAT Team, MPD CID, Lauderdale County SWAT, East MS Drug Task Force, and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics successfully executed a search warrant of a home in the 500 Block of 52nd Avenue, on, Sunday, July 7. During the...
Updates released in Noxubee County shooting case
MACON, Miss. (WCBI)- Updates have been released on a story WCBI first released on Saturday, July 6. The Macon Police Department was investigating an early morning shooting that left a female dead. Noxubee County Coroner R.L. Calhoun has identified the victim as Breanna Alexus Franklin of Macon. Macon Police Chief...
Homeless Coalition finds ways to help with heat safety
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WCBI) – As temperatures soar into the upper 90’s this week, folks in Columbus will have a place to cool off. The Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition is opening a cooling station. It opened this morning at 1501 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive. That’s just off 14th...
100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell
Jeff Lebby’s era of Mississippi State football has arrived. The Bulldogs are on their third coach in as many years as Mike Leach’s tragic passing opened the door for defensive coordinator Zach Arnett’s debut as head coach last year. That experiment failed before the year even ended for State and now it’s Lebby’s turn to […] The post 100 Day Bulldog Countdown: 55 Days – No. 55, OT Leon Bell appeared first on On3.
Woman charged with murder after deadly shooting in Macon
MACON, Miss (WTVA) -- A woman has been arrested and charged with murder after a deadly shooting in Macon early Saturday morning. Macon police chief Davine Beck says Ciara Latham was arrested in Macon Saturday. She has been charged with murder and aggravated domestic violence. 23-year-old Breanna Franklin was shot...
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