Former Hattiesburg attorney gets life for child sexual abuse
Brandon Brooks, 48, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child over several years. The abuse began when the victim was 9 years old.
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Mississippi joins federal effort to combat Southeast fraud
Mississippi officials have partnered with federal agencies and neighboring states in a coordinated initiative to fight fraud, targeting crimes such as loan fraud, unemployment theft, and more.
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Autopsy and toxicology reports in Nolan Wells case sent to Jackson County DA
The autopsy and toxicology results for 18-year-old Nolan Wells have been transmitted to the Jackson County District Attorney as investigations continue into his death following his disappearance on July 4.
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U.S. court lifts decades-old desegregation order for Rankin County schools
A U.S. District Court for North Mississippi declared the Rankin County School District unitary Tuesday, finding the district met desegregation requirements after a 1967 lawsuit.
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Mississippi sets retirement schedule for xAI turbines, allows some to run past deadline
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality set a timeline to retire 69 temporary gas generators used by xAI in Southaven but allowed some to operate beyond the original 12-month limit, the agency said in a July 30 order.
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ICE detainees in Mississippi report overcrowding and unsanitary conditions
Detainees at the Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez describe severe crowding and health concerns amid rising ICE arrests, with some sleeping on the floor and filing complaints.
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California man charged with threatening Mississippi judge in Nolan Wells case
A California man has been charged with sending threatening messages to a Mississippi judge connected to the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teenager who went missing on Horn Island during the Fourth of July holiday.
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NWS Memphis warns of severe storms, heavy rain through evening
The National Weather Service office in Memphis said a marginal to slight risk for severe weather will continue through the evening, with heavy rainfall possible overnight and damaging winds the primary threat.
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Mississippi opens new medical examiner’s office in Oxford, agency says
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it held a ribbon cutting recently for a new medical examiner’s office in Oxford after the state eliminated an autopsy backlog.
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Mississippi DPS appoints new leaders to key public safety roles
Mississippi Department of Public Safety announces appointments of James Herzog, Joshua Bromen, and Jim Brinson to senior leadership positions, emphasizing commitment to public safety.
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NEMCC student earns high school equivalency diploma at Booneville
Carley Parrish, a student in NEMCC’s adult education program in Booneville, has earned her high school equivalency diploma.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College leaders host summer social for employees
Northeast Mississippi Community College said President Ford and First Lady LuAnne hosted a summer social offering homemade muffins, coffee and time to reconnect before the new school year.
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Above-normal temperatures through Saturday; cold front cools region Sunday
Forecasters say temperatures will remain above normal through Saturday before a cold front arrives Sunday to cool conditions. Highs are expected to stay below 90 F Sunday and Monday with a gradual warming trend next week.
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Heat advisory issued for east Arkansas, northwest Mississippi
The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a Heat Advisory for east Arkansas and northwest Mississippi from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., saying heat index values could reach 109 degrees.
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58% of Mississippi speeding deaths in 2024 occurred in daylight, safety post says
A Mississippi Highways safety message urged drivers Friday to slow down, saying 58% of the state’s speeding-related fatalities in 2024 happened during daylight hours.
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Tupelo man arrested in commercial burglary
Tupelo police said Preston Stokes, 55, was arrested after officers found him fleeing a Rayburn & Farris store on N. Green Street. A judge set his bond at $5,000 and charges will be presented to the Lee County grand jury.
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Mantachie woman arrested in alleged $11,026 Walmart embezzlement
Tupelo police said Alle Whitaker was arrested July 15 after an investigation alleged she embezzled about $11,026 from a Walmart Neighborhood Market. Bond was set at $4,000, police said.
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West Main Street reopens after four-vehicle crash
West Main Street has reopened after westbound lanes were closed at the Natchez Trace exit following a four-vehicle crash, a traffic alert said.
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About 450,000 Borrowers Say They Were Defrauded; Lawsuit to Erase Loans Tied Up in Courts
About 450,000 federal student loan borrowers say they were defrauded by their colleges and seek loan cancellation, but the class-action lawsuit has been mired in litigation for years, plaintiffs say.
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University schedules residence hall move-in for Aug. 12-13, residence life office says
The university’s residence life office announced move-in dates for new and returning students and urged students to check their BMCU email for instructions and a packing checklist.
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