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Candidate seeks legal action in Elaine mayoral race

ELAINE, Ark. — Another candidate is now seeking legal action in the disputed Elaine mayoral election. Michael Cravens filed an amended motion this week seeking to intervene in the existing lawsuit involving James White Sr.’s eligibility. Cravens finished third in last week’s general election behind current mayor Lisa...

Elaine, AR · 2d
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WREG

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Italian manufacturer to open first U.S. operations in MS

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Semar, an Italian manufacturer specializing in the production of transformers and power modules, is bringing its first U.S. operations to Senatobia, Mississippi, this year. The Italy-based company says the project represents a corporate investment of $542,000 and will create 35 jobs. They plan to lease 100,000 square feet of an existing facility […]

Senatobia, MS · 1d

The Panolian

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South Panola opens playoffs at Neshoba

South Panola will begin its pursuit of a Class 6A state football championship on the road Friday night when the Tigers travel to Philadelphia to face Neshoba Central. Kickoff is […]

Batesville, MS · 3d

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This Clarksdale, Mississippi Barbecue Counter Has Served Tamales And Pulled Pork Since 1924, And It All Started With A Lebanese Family

A faded sign, a gravel lot, and the smell of smoke were all it took to pull us off the highway in Mississippi. We were only looking for a quick lunch between blues landmarks, with two hungry kids in the back seat. What we found was a small barbecue counter...

Clarksdale, MS · 3d
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FOX13 Investigates: Court closures in one Mississippi circuit create delays for defendants, families

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Defendants and families are stuck in limbo in one Mississippi court circuit after two months of staggered closures. FOX13 Investigates found out a judge in Circuit District 11 issued an order to close courts in Coahoma, Tunica, Quitman, and Bolivar Counties for different weeks for two months. The order lasts from October 6 to the last week of November.

Bolivar County, MS · 1d

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Forrest City mayor warns budget restraints could lead to cuts in positions, services

FORREST CITY — Forrest City Mayor Larry Bryant said some positions and services in the city could be temporarily eliminated due to budget restraints. “The city, the finances are tight because of gas and expenses on everything. We’re doing all that we can to pay the bills and have money to pay it with,” Bryant said. “In Forrest City’s case, over the years the city has been kind to the citizens to the tune of now it’s a hurting feeling because we don’t have enough revenue coming in to cover the expenses of the police department, the fire department and all of those organizations.

Forrest City, AR · 1d