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Coroner: Inmate found dead, hanging in cell at Parchman

The official cause and manner of death are pending autopsy results.

China Lee

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Hattiesburg police arrest suspect after reports of gunshots fired on Adeline Street

Another inmate in Mississippi state prison found dead

Lady Eagles drop 3rd straight C-USA game

Kobe Bryant, daughter Gianna among up to 9 killed in helicopter crash, reports say

All five people aboard a helicopter died in a crash Sunday in the Los Angeles area. Multiple reports say NBA legend Kobe Bryant was among the dead.

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Published January 25, 2020 at 10:24 PM

PRCC hosts 14th annual Women’s Health Symposium

Hundreds of women from across South Mississippi gathered in Poplarville Saturday for an annual health conference designed just for them.

Charles Herrington

Published January 25, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Old HHS to open as affordable senior housing in 2020

An old Hub City building is being transformed into a new apartment complex for senior residents this year.

Charles Herrington

Published January 25, 2020 at 7:16 PM

Pearl River Co. Sheriff’s Department searches for missing Lumberton woman

Rebecca Reid has been missing since 4 p.m. Friday as she was last seen on Leetown Road.

Renaldo Hopkins

Published January 25, 2020 at 6:50 PM

Two structure fires and motor vehicle wreck in Jones Co. Friday and Saturday

Multiple fire departments in Jones County were active on Friday and Saturday after responding to the reports of the incidents.

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Arizona, California cases push US tally of new virus to 5

Health officials in Los Angeles County have confirmed a fourth U.S. case of the new pneumonia-like virus from China.

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All roads back open after Petal train derailment, evacuees return home

More than a dozen railroad cars derailed in Petal just after midnight Friday.

Chris Thies

Published January 24, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Vigil held for Ellisville teen killed in shooting

Family, friends and community leaders gathered to share their memories and lend support for the grieving family.

Eddie Robertson

Published January 24, 2020 at 8:30 PM

Beaumont man killed in Perry County crash

A one-vehicle crash killed a Beaumont on Thursday.

Published January 24, 2020 at 8:15 PM

‘Shut it down:’ Families, advocates and celebrities demanding Mississippi prison reform

The intersection of N. Congress and Mississippi Streets were filled with people chanting "shut it down" in reference to Parchman.

Courtney Ann Jackson

Published January 24, 2020 at 7:37 PM

Forrest County Sheriff’s Office seeking info in Dec. homicide

The sheriff’s office said it is seeking information regarding a homicide in the Sheeplo community that occurred on the night of Dec. 31.

Published January 24, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Camp Shelby to take part in large-scale training exercise from MSNG

Southern Strike will take place from Thursday, Jan. 30 – Feb. 15, 2020

Renaldo Hopkins

Published January 24, 2020 at 1:54 PM

Clarence Norwood, 55, of Hattiesburg, was last seen on Jan. 6, 2020, at his apartment in the 200 block of Gordon Street wearing a pullover and jeans.

Renaldo Hopkins

Published January 24, 2020 at 9:47 AM

Reformed gang members working to make a better life for others

Two reformed Gangster Disciples say love can be the key to keeping kids out of a life of crime.

Therese Apel

Published January 24, 2020 at 9:31 AM

Speeding driver damages nearly 90-year-old veterans memorial in Tennessee, neighbors say

The memorial was put up in the 1930s to honor the area’s veterans of World War I, but was since rededicated to also recognize veterans of World War II and the Korean War.

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Jake Peavy speaks at USM First Pitch Banquet

The Southern Miss Dugout Club’s 17th annual First Pitch Banquet featured old faces and the new Golden Eagles of 2020.Former head baseball coach and recently retired Hill Denson served as the master of ceremonies while coach Scott Berry handed out team awards.