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Entire Mississippi Mainland Closed Amid Bacteria Threat

People and pets are being warned to stay out of the water along the entire mainland of the Mississippi Gulf Coast as toxic bacteria continue spreading eastward.

Coast Lawmaker Named Mississippi House Education Chairman

Republican Richard Bennett of Long Beach was named chairman Friday by House Speaker Philip Gunn. Bennett succeeds Republican John Moore of Brandon, who resigned in December facing sexual harassment claims.

Drive-by Shooting Charge Added Against Restaurant Co-Owner

Another felony charge has been filed against Greta Brown-Bully, the co-owner of a Mississippi restaurant who is accused of fatally shooting a man.

Appointed US Senator in Mississippi Reports Raising $1.6M

An appointed U.S. senator in Mississippi says she has raised more than $1.6 million in campaign cash. Republican Cindy-Hyde Smith's campaign released the information Thursday, days ahead of candidates' deadline to report April-through-June fundraising.

Louisiana Lt. Governor Won't Attend NFL Games Amid Protests

Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says he's boycotting New Orleans Saints games and NFL events after several players refused to stand during the national anthem.

Ex-Mississippi Inmate to Stand Trial in Vegas Double Slaying

With several witnesses available to testify, a former Mississippi jail inmate decided to face trial in Nevada state court rather than a preliminary hearing on Thursday in a 2013 double slaying in Las Vegas, court officials said.

Clarksdale Charter School to be Recommended for Approval

Only one charter school is being recommended for approval this year in Mississippi.

Nick Weatherspoon

Nick Weatherspoon scored a game-high 18 points to lead Velma Jackson over Cleveland East Side 46-32 and claim the Mississippi Boys 3A state championship on Saturday.

1 Officer Dead, 3 Wounded in Iuka, Miss. Standoff

IUKA, Mississippi (AP) — One law enforcement officer was killed and three were injured early Saturday after an hourslong standoff in rural north Mississippi ended in gunfire, authorities said.

Fair Food to Make at Home

If you want homemade elephant ears, try this.

Stinker Quote of the Week: 'Salt-and-Pepper'

We can't remember too many times Barbour so loudly told fellow Republicans to embrace diversity with in its ranks, and he helped birth the divisive "southern (race) strategy" of targeting fearful white voters.

Vietnam Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor

President Barack Obama on Monday will bestow the Medal of Honor on a pair of soldiers for their acts of bravery in the Vietnam War.

Mississippi's 3rd District to Choose New US House Member

Mississippians in the state's 3rd District will elect a new member of Congress as they choose between a Republican district attorney and a Democratic state House member.

Crowded Field Running for Mississippi Senate Seat

Nine people have qualified to run for a Mississippi Senate seat vacated in June when Sen. Sampson Jackson retired after 29 years.

[Fleming] Give Barbour Credit Where It's Due

In time, we all can agree on something in our political lives. This week, I can honestly say that I am in agreement with Gov. Haley Barbour on several points. First, I am glad that the governor has had a change of heart considering the Vulnerable Adults Act, which he had vetoed earlier this month.

[Stiggers] Poor Kids' Hoop Dreams

Let's hear a message from the Ghetto Science Team's school superintendent. Grandma Pookie: "Under-funded schools in poor communities anticipate the elimination of athletic programs, which could disable a poor student's ability to advance in today's society. The bulk of America's great athletes rose from poor and working-class communities. Was it not athletics that turned poor kid's hoop dreams into NBA realities? Don't fret! Your superintendent announces the GSTAA (Ghetto Science Team's Athletic Association), an alternative high school athletic program for financially challenged students.

[Kamikaze] Same Place, Different Memories

As the years pass, I find it hard to accurately remember each and every detail of my life. It's easy for stories to be skewed, embellished or just plain forgotten. My wife says I sometimes "adjust" the facts of stories to keep from getting fussed at, and I can't recall if I do or not.

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