Mississippi News Briefs: Child Drowns in Pascagoula, Shootout in Vicksburg
JACKSON, Miss.–Here is a look at some stories from around Mississippi:...
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Shot on His Own Front Porch, Meridian Police Search for the Shooter
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–You probably couldn’t tell this guy that violence in the Queen City is not as bad as in Jackson or Detroit, for that matter....
Bomb Threat in Mississippi on Eve of Boston Bombing Anniversary
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–It was one year ago today that bombs went off at the Boston Marathon and tributes and memorials were planned in that city. In...
Wicker: Pres. Obama’s Budget Closes Guard-Operated Drug Training in Meridian
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–Drug training for law enforcement and military personnel could end soon under Pres. Obama’s proposed national budget, said Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) Tuesday. The...
Carmichael In the Hospital After Accident in Last Days of Legislative Session
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JACKSON, Miss.–It was a fall and a resulting head injury that has left state Sen. Videt Carmichael (R-Clarkdale) in the hospital. The fall came just...
Shot 14 Times, Men Accused in Shooting Have First Day in Court
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–You might remember the story of Christopher Gregory, 27, of Meridian, whose body was discovered in a trailer in the city Feb. 13. His...
Big Shake Up at City Hall: Meridian Mayor Keeps Cleaning House With Firings
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–First it was the city’s long-time parks and rec man, then a long-time police captain. Now more firings at City Hall in Meridian under...
Meridian Police: Child Shot Just After 5 Monday
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–Shootings in the Queen City are definitely not unheard of, but police Monday were looking for someone they say shot a child. The child...
Budget Deal Reached: What It Means For You in Mississippi
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WASHINGTON, D.C.–A two year budget deal has been reached between Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and the implications for you here...
Sports Betting, Video Poker, Eight Indicted in Gambling Probe in Meridian
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MERIDIAN, Miss.–If you’ve ever been to Meridian and visited the Sports Connection, The Snack Shack or The New Place, then you’ve been where the feds...