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Deputies sue former MS resident Afroman claiming invasion of privacy. Here is why

Mississippi Government News - 2 hours 10 min ago

Deputies who raided the Ohio home of former Hattiesburg resident, comedian, hip-hop star, now U.S. Presidential Candidate's house have sued Afroman.

      
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Hayes-Anthony says she wants to be permanent president at Jackson State

Mississippi Government News - 2 hours 45 min ago

Hayes-Anthony is in her new role after Thomas K. Hudson was placed on administrative leave three weeks ago by the IHL and subsequently resigned last week.

      
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Mississippi ballot initiative proposal, minus abortion, in limbo

Mississippi Government News - 3 hours 4 min ago

Mississippi Senate leaders are not saying whether they will support a new initiative process that would allow voters to put proposed laws on the ballot.

      
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Mississippi sets tighter restrictions on absentee ballots

Mississippi Government News - 3 hours 20 min ago

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill to set tighter restrictions on who can gather other people's absentee ballots.

      
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Police chief, animal officer suspended; community wants them fired after shooting dogs

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 17:29

The Winona police chief and the city's new animal control officer were suspended without pay after the chief ordered the officer to shoot shelter dogs.

      
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Gulfport principal named south Miss. Catholic schools leader

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 16:55

The Catholic Diocese of Biloxi has named Jennifer Broadus as the next superintendent of Catholic schools in southern Mississippi.

      
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Five dead, including four children, in Batesville, Mississippi crash

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 15:33

Five people were killed in Batesville, Mississippi Tuesday night after a vehicle crashed into the barricade of a bridge and went into a creek.

      
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Ocean Springs businessman pleads guilty to federal charge related to hoarding COVID-19 PPE

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 14:30

Ocean Springs businessman Kenneth Ritchey initially was charged in a six-count indictment related to hoarding PPE during the coronavirus pandemic.

      
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Southaven Police open fire on suspect, MBI investigating

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 12:57

A Southaven detective shot at a man the department said stealing a vehicle and who they say fired shots at the detective first.

      
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Only 1 Black rep among 9 whites get role in talks on Jackson MS policing

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 11:41

One Black lawmaker and nine white ones have been chosen to work on final versions of bills that could expand state-run police inside Jackson, Miss.

      
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Rep. Bennie Thompson, NAACP call for federal investigation into Maximus

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:40

A study shows Mississippi employer Maximus rarely promotes women of color to upper-level jobs. Maximus said their DEI record speaks for itself.

      
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Topgolf development in Ridgeland to include grocery, amphitheater

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 08:55

Topgolf as well as national grocery chain like a Trader Joe's have been listed in Top 5 of most-wanted businesses for Metro area.

      
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Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade is Saturday. Here's everything you need to know

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 05:06

The 40th Annual Mal's St. Paddy's Day Parade kicks off at noon Saturday, March 25, at Court Street and State Street with a special march

      
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Exclusive: Mayor Lumumba on the future of Jackson's trash pickup

Mississippi Government News - Wed, 03/22/2023 - 05:05

Mayor Lumumba sat down with the Clarion Ledger exclusively to discuss the future of Jackson's garbage pickup and the City Council conflict.

      
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Animal rights groups, residents question way shelter dogs were euthanized. They were shot

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 03/21/2023 - 15:42

Several shelter dogs were euthanized by shooting them in Winona, MS, and later disposed of in a public-access trash bin.

      
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Mississippi Legislature approves bill that may bring mobile sports betting one step closer

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 03/21/2023 - 13:32

Are you waiting for Mississippi to legalize mobile sports betting statewide? The legislature took action Tuesday. See what they did and what's next.

      
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Richard's Disposal Inc.'s garbage proposal lower than competitors. See by how much

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 03/21/2023 - 10:58

With 10 days remaining before the current contract for trash pickup expires, Mayor Lumumba intends to put a new contract before the city council

      
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5 things we learned about Mississippi teen's audition on 'American Idol'

Mississippi Government News - Tue, 03/21/2023 - 09:26

Kayleigh Clark of Sumrall vows to bring the sass to Hollywood after winning a golden ticket on "American Idol." What did we learn at her audition?

      
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Olive Branch presents key to city to Daytona 500 winner Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 03/20/2023 - 17:21

On Monday, Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams declared Feb. 19, 2023, the day Stenhouse won the Daytona 500, to be Ricky Stenhouse Jr. day.

      
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Deadline looming, Lumumba must get council to agree on garbage pickup provider

Mississippi Government News - Mon, 03/20/2023 - 15:50

Lumumba wants the Jackson council to hold a meeting to address a new trash contract. A special meeting is set for Tuesday with no item regarding trash.

      
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