2nd man denied bond in death of Tasia Fortune, as Jackson police search for more suspects
By Simeon Gates | Originally published by Mississippi Today A second man was denied bond Wednesday in connection with the
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Ex-Capitol Police officers on trial on manslaughter charge
By Jerry Mitchell and Claudia Amendoeira | Originally published by Mississippi Today The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol
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Opponent alleges US Rep. Ezell violated campaign finance laws. Ezell camp calls it a ‘political stunt’
By Taylor Vance | Originally published by Mississippi Today Carl Boyanton, an independent candidate running for the 4th Congressional District,
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Horn Lake Budget for FY 2027: $41.2M Plan Adds Police Funds
The $41.2 million Horn Lake budget for FY 2027 grows the general fund to $33M, adds police money and doubles street projects as utility spending falls.
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Ex-DeSoto County Schools Employee Charged in Child Sex Case
A former DeSoto County Schools employee charged with felony conspiracy after an FBI tip allegedly joined a child-exploitation chat on a district phone.
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Could Mississippi State and Ole Miss repeat the glory of the 2014 football season?
By Rick Cleveland | Originally published by Mississippi Today So, here we are, three weeks into the college football season,
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At northeast Mississippi summit, lived experience shapes conversations on addiction and recovery
By Anna Hu | Originally published by Mississippi Today During breaks between sessions at the Northeast Mississippi Mental Health &
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Southaven Commits $35,000 to DeSoto County Crisis Center
Southaven aldermen approved $35,000 in opioid settlement money for a 16-bed DeSoto County crisis center on Highway 51 that is expected to open in early 2027.
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Oxford police investigate 2 university student deaths, warn against using kratom
By Michael Goldberg | Originally published by Mississippi Today Two University of Mississippi students died on Monday, sparking an ongoing
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Target Donates Candy for DeSoto Central Homecoming Parade
Olive Branch Target donated candy that Sheriff Thomas Tuggle will hand out at the DeSoto Central Homecoming Parade on Wednesday, the sheriff’s office said.
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