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2 Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme, officials say — REUTERS / ixx511

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2 Mississippi sheriffs and 12 officers charged in drug trafficking bribery scheme, officials say

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Federal authorities on Thursday announced indictments against 20 people, including 14 current or former Mississippi Delta law enforcement officers, that allege the officers took bribes to provide safe passage to people they believed were drug traffickers.The yearslong investigation swept across multiple counties in the Mississippi Delta region of Mississippi and Tennessee. Two Mississippi sheriffs, Washington County Sheriff Milton Gaston and Hum…See the Story

Monkey Escape in Mississippi Gives a Glimpse Into the Secretive World of Animal Research

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Monkey Escape in Mississippi Gives a Glimpse Into the Secretive World of Animal Research

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The recent escape of several research monkeys after the truck carrying them overturned on a Mississippi interstate is the latest glimpse into the secretive world of animal research.See the Story

Gut Disorder Associated With Aging Occurring More Often In Younger Adults

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Gut Disorder Associated With Aging Occurring More Often In Younger Adults

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Late field goal sends Starkville to loss

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STARKVILLE – On a night where Starkville was vying to end a three-game homestand with its third victory, Madison Central rolled into town Friday and left as the villain.Starkville · Starkville Read Article

Northwest shuts out Itawamba on the way to 3-0 win in Region 23 semifinals

SENATOBIA – Stellar defense and a barrage of offense from the #3 Northwest Mississippi Community College women's soccer team (15-1-1, 9-1-1) took down the Itawamba Community College Indians (6-7-4, 3-5-3) in a 3-0 match to open the Region 23 Tournament on Friday night at the Ranger Soccer Complex.Soccer · Senatobia Read Article

Lions hold on to clinch No. 2 seed over Hatley

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HAMILTON – After leading by 25 points to end the third quarter, things got spooky for the Hamilton Lions late in Friday’s Region 1-2A meeting against Hatley.Mississippi · Mississippi Read Article

State Shuts Down LSU In Four Sets - Mississippi State

Mississippi State volleyball moves back into the winning column after a four-set victory over LSU this evening.Volleyball · Starkville Read Article

Shorthanded Saltillo drops critical game to Center Hill

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SALTILLO – Saltillo was haunted by adversity for Halloween this year.Saltillo · Saltillo Read Article

Spooky but safe: Jackson Police Department hosts annual trunk-or-treat event

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Line of eager children wraps around the building while waiting to get inHalloween · Jackson Read Article

Women's Soccer Falls to Rhodes, 3-0 in Regular-Season Finale

JACKSON, Miss. — The Millsaps women's soccer team concluded their regular season with a hard-fought 3-0 defeat during Senior Night against Rhodes College on Friday.Soccer · Mississippi Read Article

Rankin County standoff ends after man shoots himself: deputies

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RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) - Rankin County deputies announced a man was injured after he shot himself during a standoff. According to Investigator Tyler Burnell, with the Rankin County Sheriff's Office, deputies received a call about a suicidal man at a residence off of North Shore Parkway just before 7:45 p.m. on October 31, 2025. Deputies responded to the scene and were unable to locate the man. Multiple people detained in Magee apartmen…Mississippi · Mississippi Read Article

Wendy’s in Ridgeland rounds cash change due to penny shortage

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Customers at the Old Canton and Lake Harbour location are asked to bring exact change.Jackson, Mississippi · Jackson Read Article

Jackson State University releases 2023-24 Education Achievement Council report card

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The report highlights enrollment growth, increased research funding and continued progress toward statewide education goals.Education · Jackson Read Article