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Chokwe Antar Lumumba filed a motion to dismiss federal bribery charges, but public access to the filing is restricted after the U.S. attorney’s office asked a judge to limit court records while parties propose redactions, court filings show.
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An analysis of CDC data by The Trace found Mississippi had about 15 pregnancy- or postpartum-related gun deaths per 100,000 births, a rate higher than any other state in the study.
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Hosts of Crooked Letter Sports said the opening days of NFL free agency led to wholesale changes for the New Orleans Saints. The podcast also covered high school basketball championships and early college baseball in Mississippi.
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Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, DeSoto County government said. Voters can see who is on the ballot and find their polling place on the county’s websites, the notice posted by Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams said.
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Desoto County Emergency Services advised Olive Branch residents to review safety plans, charge devices and sign up for local alerts ahead of possible severe spring weather.
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The House approved SB 2369 on Tuesday by a 92-22 vote, sending the measure to Gov. Tate Reeves. Supporters say it will help the state collect overdue child support by intercepting certain gambling winnings.
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The Mississippi Senate on Tuesday approved a revised version of House Bill 1665 aimed at increasing transparency and changing reimbursement rules for pharmacy benefit managers, passing the measure 44-7. Supporters say the bill will help independent and rural pharmacists; opponents warn it could raise costs for businesses and state health plans.
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Incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom won their party primaries Tuesday and will face off in November, while Mississippi’s congressional incumbents largely prevailed, Mississippi Today reported.
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Buon Cibo said it is celebrating its 15th anniversary and credited community support and staff for its growth. The restaurant also said its newest project, Cheebo, grew out of that support.
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The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce told members a renewal is an opportunity to stay connected, visible and engaged and encouraged businesses to share events and promotions.
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