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Judge Merges 2 Mississippi Mental Health Care Suits

A federal judge is ordering that two lawsuits over Mississippi's mental health system be combined.

Politics

Bill to Limit Attorney General's Powers Falters, for Now

The Mississippi House has narrowly rejected a bill to limit the attorney general's powers.

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Mississippi Toughening Up Narcotics Overdose Investigations

The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics announced this week that officials will now respond to the scene of every suspected overdose in the state in order to assist coroners and medical …

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Lawsuit: Superintendent Used District Funds for Wedding

Arthur McMillan, the former superintendent of a Mississippi school district, is accused in a federal lawsuit of using district funds and resources for his daughter's wedding.

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Jackson Hinds Library System Offers Curbside Book Pickup

The Jackson Hinds Library System will offer a special new Curbside Book Pickup Program from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday at the entrance of the Eudora Welty …

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Bob Zellner

The cinematic story of the son of a Klansman becoming a leading student figure in the Civil Rights Movement is moving ahead, with filming planned in Alabama.

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New Charges Filed Against Manafort in Russia Probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller has brought additional charges against President Donald Trump's campaign chairman and a longtime associate, accusing them of obstructing justice.

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Eventful Eating

Be sure not to miss these tasty events coming up this weekend.

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Mississippi, Nutt Say They've Reached Lawsuit Settlement

The University of Mississippi and former football coach Houston Nutt say they have reached an agreement to resolve Nutt's lawsuit against the school.

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Stay Stress Free

As you head into college, upcoming homework assignments and finals are inevitable, but even though the work is unavoidable, the accompanying stress doesn't have to be.

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House Intel Committee Chair Steps Away from Russia Probe

The chairman of the House intelligence committee announced Thursday he is temporarily stepping aside from the panel's probe into Russian meddling in last year's presidential election.

Crime

One-Third of Mississippi Coast's Murders Have Domestic Link

At least a third of homicide victims in the three Mississippi coastal counties in a recent six-year period died in domestic-related shootings.

Politics

Mississippi High Court Hears Legislative Speed-Reading Fight

The Mississippi Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday in a legislative dispute that started this spring when Democrats tried to filibuster and the Republican House speaker used a superfast computer …

State

Attorney: NCAA Missed Deadline to Respond in Tyndall Case

An attorney for former Southern Mississippi basketball coach Donnie Tyndall said the NCAA's Committee on Infractions missed its deadline to respond to the coach's appeal in the case.

LGBT

Justices Must Act Fast if Gay Marriage to be Settled in June

Time is running short for the Supreme Court to get same-sex marriage on its calendar if the justices want to tackle the issue before their current term ends in late …

Crime

Sentencing Date Set in Miss. Poisoned Letters Case

A federal judge has set a May 14 sentencing date for a Mississippi man who pleaded guilty to making ricin and sending letters dusted with the poison to President Barack …

National

Tsarnaev Lawyers to Ask Higher Court to Move Bombing Trial

Lawyers for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev have asked a judge three times to move his trial out of Massachusetts because of the emotional impact of the deadly attack. …

Crime

Death Penalty Hearing for Man Charged with Killing 3 Muslims

The man accused of killing three North Carolina college students — their family says because they were Muslim — is scheduled to appear in court for a hearing Monday to …

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Bennie Thompson Announces Support for Hillary Clinton

Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi told The Associated Press he has known Clinton since the 1980s, when he was a Hinds County supervisor and she was an attorney in Arkansas. …

Justice

Rep. Espy Calls For Body Cameras

In light Michael Brown’s death in Ferguson, Mo., a Mississippi legislator has followed suit with President Barack Obama’s proposal to require that police officers wear body cameras while on duty.