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Mississippi Senate race results expected Wednesday

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — On Wednesday, Mississippi voters could finally learn the winner in the U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and Democrat Scott Colom, who remains in the lead. Voters will also learn how many affidavit ballots were rejected or accepted and counted. WREG spoke with attorney John Keith Perry, who monitored the […]

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Hughes Woman, 58, Killed in Crittenden County Hit-and-Run, Driver Still at Large

A 58-year-old Hughes woman was killed Thursday afternoon when a vehicle struck her as she walked along a rural Crittenden County roadside and then drove away without stopping. Leigh Zanone Scull was identified by Arkansas State Police as the victim, and as of this week no suspect or vehicle has been publicly named in connection with her death.

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2 dead, 3 injured in Helena-West Helena house fire

HELENA-WEST HELENA, Ark. (WMC) - Two people died and three others suffered minor injuries in a house fire in Helena-West Helena last week. The fire happened on County Road 277 shortly before 10 p.m. on Nov. 6. When crews arrived, firefighters entered the home through a bedroom window and rescued...

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Silver Alert issued for Clarksdale man last seen in DeSoto County

DESOTO COUNTY — Authorities are asking for help finding a 76-year-old Clarksdale man last seen driving south near Highway 51 and Star Landing Road on Monday. The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation issued a Silver Alert for Oneal Sims on behalf of the Southaven Police Department. He was last seen about 4:51 p.m. Nov. 9.

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Senatobia officer who fatally shot toddler had a history of aggressive, volatile policing

A new examination of video footage shows that the officer who shot at a fleeing car in a Walmart parking lot, killing a boy, had previously ramped up encounters by punching, cursing and drawing his weapon.

Senatobia, MS · 2d

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Elon Musk company started Mississippi data center without permits, state alleges

Mississippi’s environmental regulators released details this week on a set of penalties against SpaceXAI for violating state water pollution laws by starting construction on its Southaven data center facilities without needed permits. The company first announced the potential fines to investors two weeks ago, speculating the amount could reach as much as $6.1 million. To limit pollution from construction reaching public bodies of water, state law requires companies to first obtain a permit. Without proper protections, rain, for instance, can carry debris and chemicals off construction sites and pollute natural habitats, drinking water systems and recreational areas, federal regulators warn . Earlier this year, SpaceXAI – through its subsidiary, MZX Tech LLC – asked the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality for permits allowing construction within its growing Southaven footprint , which includes a power plant as well as land to build a $20 billion data center facility called MACROHARDRR. But during a July meeting between MDEQ and MZX Tech, “it became apparent” the company had already begun construction on the land in question, impacting about 30 acres, MDEQ records show. On July 16, a day after the meeting, MDEQ staff visited Southaven and confirmed the infractions. The agency sent two

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DeSoto County passes kratom ban

DESOTO CO., Miss. (WMC) - Kratom sales are now banned in DeSoto County, Mississippi. On Nov. 2, the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance prohibiting the sale, distribution and manufacturing of kratom products “to protect the public health, safety and welfare of its residents.”. Natural kratom is...

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Cedric Williams returning as Forrest City mayor; sheriff’s race heads to runoff

ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — Former Forrest City mayor Cedric Williams will be returning to office. Williams received nearly 56% of the vote last Tuesday to win a four-candidate race for Forrest City mayor. Incumbent Larry Bryant did not seek reelection. Williams received, 1,149 votes compared to 683 votes...

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Veteran sheriff reflects on memories of his time during war

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Wednesday is Veterans Day, and as we salute our veterans, we are honoring their commitment to country, their service, and sacrifice. That includes DeSoto County Sheriff Thomas Tuggle, who saw combat as a Marine during “Operation Desert Storm.” Sheriff Tuggle talked about his time in the Marine Corps with WREG’s Mike Suriani […]

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Gipson to chair hearing on proposed Southaven power plant

JACKSON — Mississippi’s environmental permit board will hold a hearing Monday on a proposed Southaven power plant that would supply electricity to data centers. Agriculture and Commerce Commissioner Andy Gipson will chair the hearing. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality Permit Board will hear evidence in the matter...

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