New Year holiday travel period
Troopers will utilize high-visibility patrols and safety checkpoints to encourage safe driving techniques and the use of occupant restraint systems.
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Hall talks priorities, West End development, as legislative session nears
The first-term Republican readies for his second year at the state Capitol.
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Fireworks safety tips ahead of the New Year
The majority of those injuries were burns to the hands and fingers with firecrackers causing 800 injuries.
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Four deaths on state highways over Christmas holiday period
The fatal crashes occurred in Pike, Noxubee, Stone, and Lincoln Counties.
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Mega Millions reaches $1.22 billion
Friday night’s jackpot will be the fifth largest in Mega Millions history.
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The Christmas Story
Merry Christmas from DeSoto County News!
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Santa’s reindeer get Mississippi certification, Santa gets travel clearance
Dr. James Watson, State Veterinarian, signs a certificate of veterinary inspection to permit Santa Claus’ reindeer to enter.
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H5N1 Avian Influenza found in Mississippi poultry flock
Avian influenza does not present a food safety risk; poultry and eggs are safe to eat when handled and cooked properly.
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Wicker: Champions water and defense bills
Our state is familiar with the value – and danger – of water.
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2024 Christmas holiday travel period
During the 2023 Christmas Holiday travel period, MHP investigated 144 crashes with one fatal crash and made 78 DUI arrests on state and federal highway systems.
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