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When communities face drinking-water crises, bottled water is a 'temporary' solution that often lasts years − and worsens inequality

A massive intrusion of salt water into the Mississippi River has left the tap water in several Louisiana communities unsafe to drink and could threaten the New Orleans metropolitan area. The most visible emergency response is the provision of bottled water, with authorities distributing huge quantities of single-serving plastic water…

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No one injured in shooting near Mississippi home of US Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is working with federal and local law enforcement agencies to investigate a shooting that happened near the Mississippi home of U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith

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Delayed homicide autopsies pile up in Mississippi despite tough-on-crime-talk

Incomplete homicide autopsy reports continue to pile up in Mississippi even as state leaders have touted tough-on-crime governance this year heading into the Nov. 7 general election

The Independent UK

Capitol Police investigate gunfire near Mississippi home of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith - Roll Call

Capitol Police and state law enforcement agencies are investigating a shooting Sunday near the Mississippi home of Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith.

Roll Call

Novelist Jesmyn Ward: ‘Losing my partner almost made me stop writing’

When the father of her children died suddenly, the US National Book award-winning author’s world fell apart. Three years on, she talks about grief, starting over and how she wrote her searing new novel about slavery

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Elvis Graceland Exhibit: When is it and how to get tickets

Items will chart Elvis' humble beginnings in Mississippi to his fame as a musician in the 1950s

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What's changed — and what hasn't — a year after Mississippi capital's water crisis?

A federal judge turned to Ted Henifin after infrastructure breakdowns in Mississippi’s capital city caused residents to go days and weeks without safe water last year

The Independent UK

Mississippi county closes jail pod plagued by fights and escapes, sends 200 inmates 2 hours away

Mississippi’s largest county is no longer using a section of its jail that has been plagued with security problems that include fights and escapes

The Independent UK

Soaring congenital syphilis rates in US risk lives of thousands of babies

Biden administration urged to declare a public health emergency with key medication for preventable condition in short supply

The Guardian - US

Mississippi sheriff aims to avoid liability from federal lawsuit over torture of Black men

The Mississippi sheriff who leads the department where former deputies pleaded guilty to a long list of state and federal charges for the torture of two Black men has asked a federal court to dismiss a civil lawsuit against him

The Independent UK

Lawsuit: Mississippi Town Declared Houses 'Blighted' Without Notice

Mississippi only gives property owners 10 days to challenge a blight finding that could lead to their house being seized through eminent domain.

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Man being sued over Mississippi welfare spending files his own suit against the governor

One of the people being sued by the Mississippi Department of Human Services over allegations of misspending welfare money has filed a separate lawsuit against Gov. Tate Reeves

The Independent UK

Democratic challenger raises more campaign cash than GOP incumbent in Mississippi governor's race

The Democratic challenger in the Mississippi governor’s race, Brandon Presley, has raised more campaign cash than Republican Gov. Tate Reeves so far this year

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Saltwater threat to Louisiana drinking water to grow across US, experts warn

Louisiana residents face crisis as seawater penetrates low-lying Mississippi but scientists say other coastal cities likely to be affected over time

The Independent UK

Brett Favre's deposition in Mississippi's welfare scandal is rescheduled for December

The deposition hearing in the civil lawsuit against retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in connection with Mississippi’s welfare scandal has been pushed back at the request of the athlete’s attorneys

The Independent UK

It's now a 2-person Mississippi governor's race, but independent's name still appears on ballots

An independent candidate for Mississippi governor says she is quitting the race

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2023 Sanderson Farms Championship Sunday tee times, how to watch

Everything you need to know for the final round in Mississippi.

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Endycott makes his PGA move up to second in Mississippi

Aussie Harrison Endycott has fired himself into contention at the PGA Tour event in Jackson, carding a 65 to trail leader Ben Griffin by two after 36 holes.

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2023 Sanderson Farms Championship Saturday tee times, how to watch

Everything you need to know for the third round in Mississippi.

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8 notable names who missed the cut at 2023 Sanderson Farms Championship, including the defending champion

These players are packing their bags early.

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2023 Sanderson Farms Championship Friday tee times, how to watch

Everything you need to know for the second round in Mississippi.

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Sanderson Farms Championship merchandise tent offers plenty of down-home Mississippi flavor

The merchandise tent offers up some interesting items, from blankets to shot glasses and hats galore.

The Independent UK

Brett Favre will testify under oath in Mississippi welfare scandal civil case

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will answer questions under oath about the misspending of federal welfare money in Mississippi

The Independent UK

House Republican duo calls for fraud probe into federal anti-poverty program

Two Republican members of Congress say the federal government should investigate potential fraud in one of its largest anti-poverty programs

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