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Former MMA fighter convicted of felony child abuse after attacking son in Mississippi, DA's office says
FOX 13 - Tennessee
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HERNANDO, Miss. -A former MMA fighter was convicted of felony child abuse in Mississippi after attacking his son, the DeSoto County District Attorney's Office. 42-year-old Ricquan Thomas, a former MMA fighter in Mexico, was found guilty of felony...
Tear Down Beach Pavilion to Prevent Homeless People From Using It, Biloxi Mayor Says
Mississippi Free Press
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August 13, 2025
Biloxi and Harrison County could further restrict where homeless people can rest by removing a shade pavilion on the Harrison County Sand Beach and preventing unhoused people from resting under bridges, the mayor and Biloxi City Council said at an...
Opinion | Great News for Mississippi: Amtrak’s Return to the Gulf Coast Is a Game-Changer
Mississippi Free Press
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August 13, 2025
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has always held a special place in my heart. Its 26 miles of pristine beaches and stunning barrier islands—Cat, Horn and Ship—offer a rare slice of paradise that’s both affordable and accessible to all. Step onto Ship...
Wade Crosland Donnell, 95 of Mendenhall, Mississippi
Magee News - Mississippi
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August 13, 2025
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Wade Crosland Donnell, 95 of Mendenhall, Mississippi passed away Tuesday, August 12,...
Hattie Lou Smith, age 92, of Mendenhall, Mississippi
Magee News - Mississippi
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August 13, 2025
Please note that this post contains affiliate links and any sales made through such links will reward MageeNews.com a small commission – at no extra cost to you. Hattie Lou Smith, age 92, of Mendenhall passed away Monday evening, August 11, 2025...
Mississippi couple donates $1 million to support cancer research
WAPT 16 - Mississippi
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August 12, 2025
A Mississippi couple donated $1 million to support cancer research and care at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Amanda and Peyton Lockey were inspired to make the large donation after Amanda was diagnosed with a rare form of...
St. Thomas Aquinas football traveling to London for midseason game
South Florida Sun Sentinel
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August 13, 2025
St. Thomas Aquinas has won about all that can be won in the US. The football program has a Florida record 17 state titles and was credited with national championships in 2008, 2010 and 2019. What’s next? Go abroad, of course. The Raiders are going...
Taylor Swift's stuff to stay at Grammy Museum Mississippi through the end of August
Nola - Louisiana
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This week, Taylor Swift revealed her next musical era. Meanwhile, a museum exhibit in Mississippi dedicated to her previous eras will soon draw to a close. Cleveland, Mississippi’s Grammy Museum Mississippi, a satellite facility of the flagship...
NTSB releases preliminary report of July train derailment in Mississippi
Progressive Railroading
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August 13, 2025
Rail News Home Federal Legislation & Regulation 8/13/2025 Rail News: Federal Legislation & Regulation Shown: An overhead view of the derailed rail cars. Photo – NTSB report and Panola County Emergency Operations. The National Transportation Safety...
3 Mississippi golf courses make Golfweek Top 100 best public courses in US
Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
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Three Mississippi golf courses have made a Golfweek list of the Top 100 best public access courses in the U.S. The Mississippi Gulf Coast was named among the "10 best destinations in the US for a golf getaway" in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers'...
Mississippi man with New Orleans ties dead from flesh-eating bacteria
FOX 8 - Louisiana
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August 12, 2025
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Basil Kennedy’s daughter said he scraped his leg on his boat trailer in Bay St. Louis early last month. He cleaned and bandaged it and thought nothing more of it. Kay Kennedy Regimbal said the next three days went by like...
Reeves Elementary in Long Beach to Host Literacy Meeting for Families of K-3 Students
Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi
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August 12, 2025
by Hunter Dawkins, Owner/Publisher – editor@thegazebogazette.com or hdawkins@supertalk.fm LONG BEACH (GG) — The Mississippi Department of Education will host nine regional literacy meetings across the state from Sept. 9-23, for families of...
Carter, Clinton, Obama, Trump and Biden: the presidents and candidates that made summer trips to the Coulee Region
WIZM - Wisconsin
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August 15, 2025
Western Wisconsin is a popular warm-weather destination for many, including U.S presidents and people running for the job. In August 1979, President Jimmy Carter traveled down the Mississippi River on the Delta Queen with his wife Rosalynn and...
SPORTS NOTES: NACC soccer, cross country teams near season openers
Jackson County Sentinel - Alabama
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The Northeast Alabama Community College men’s soccer program is less than a week away from playing its debut game. The Mustangs travel to Fulton, Mississippi to play Northwest Mississippi Community College on Friday, Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. NACC then...
Gulf Coast nude beach ranked as one of best in US. What to know in MS
The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi
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Do you dare to bare all at the beach? A stretch of sand in Mississippi has been named one of the best nude beaches in the U.S. in a recent data analysis. Going bare at the beach may have some mental health benefits, such as improved body...
2 Mississippians killed some 8 hours apart in neighboring counties in single-vehicle accidents
WDAM - Mississippi
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August 16, 2025
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - The Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating a pair of deadly accidents that occurred Thursday eight hours apart in neighboring counties. The first incident, a single-vehicle accident, happened in Pearl River County....
Sheriff defends first-ever $1B PBSO budget as Florida DOGE auditors head to Palm Beach County
WPBF - Florida
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August 12, 2025
FREE WPBF APP. TO GET BREAKING NEWS ALERTS. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE BUDGET WILL TOP $1 BILLION. THIS COMES AS STATE AUDITORS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY, OR DODGE, ARE SET TO REVIEW...
Portion of I-94 in Twin Cities closed for weekend bridge repairs
CBS 4 - Minnesota
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Many Minnesotans have heard the saying, "There are two seasons in Minnesota: winter and road construction," and this year was no different. After months of Interstate 94 being reduced to two lanes each way, spanning from Interstate 35W to just...
American hidden gems: Travelers are sleeping on these 10 domestic destinations
AOL
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Nothing can ruin a trip faster than running into too many crowds and being stiffed at tourist traps. When planning a vacation, many travelers consider the most trending or perennial destinations, only to find out everyone else had the same idea....
Cheapest premium gas in cities across Mississippi County in week ending Aug. 2
SE Missouri News
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August 12, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County...