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Retailers prepare for Mississippi lottery debut

The Mississippi Lottery is expected to generate $40 million in the first year and then an estimated $80 million to $100 million a year thereafter. The first $80 million will be used for infrastructure; anything over that amount has been earmarked for education. Meridian businessman... Read More.
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The Junction has FREE Coats for those in Need

  The Junction is making a difference during this cold weather. Most stores, including the ones in Philadelphia and Carthage have a coat rack out front . If you are cold and need one then take one. If you have one to give please take... Read More.
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Former Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Tribal Council Member Arrested and Charged with Additional Federal Crimes New Charges in Superseding Indictment Include Burglary, Abusive Sexual Contact, Witness Tampering

Detention Hearing Scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, 2019 Jackson, Miss. – A former member of the Tribal Council for the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians has been charged with additional criminal violations in a Superseding Indictment and arrested for burglary, sexual abusive contact, witness tampering,... Read More.
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Navy to name ship after the late Sen. Cochran of Mississippi

The Navy will name a ship after the late Republican U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran of Mississippi, who was a Navy veteran. Cochran’s successor, Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, said Wednesday that Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer has decided that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will... Read More.
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Leake County Deputies searching for burglary suspect

Leake County Sheriff Department seeking assistance from public in locating Kemario Marquez Smith. Smith is a Black Male 5’8 150lbs and currently wanted for Burglary. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest would be eligible for a reward. If you have information to... Read More.
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Kicks Picks Week 12 winner: Lynda Pickett

It was a battle to the end for the contestants playing Kicks Picks Presented By Wheel In Grocery of Carthage final week of the year. Eleven of those entrants tied for the top spot of Week 12, and following the tiebreaker procedures the winner... Read More.
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ECCC President Dr. Billy Stewart Announces Retirement

East Central Community College President Dr. Billy Stewart today announced his retirement effective July 1, 2020. The announcement was made at the monthly Board of Trustees meeting on the Decatur campus. Stewart was announced as the college’s eighth president on March 22, 2012. At East Central,... Read More.
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