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Dennis Gates takes direct shot at Chris Jans, Mississippi State after SEC Tournament matchup
Missouri defeated Mississippi State 83-75 in the second round of the SEC Tournament on Thursday. Head coach Dennis Gates revealed that his Tigers used some outside motivation from the previous night to help will them to victory over the Bulldogs. “I heard the interview last night that you guys had with [Josh] Hubbard and [Mississippi State head coach Chris] Jans, and they mentioned they want to get-back,” Gates said on the SEC Network after the win. “So I made sure our players understood what get-back meant, and we were ready to play. We knew the very beginning was going to be very physical, a...
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Lost Rabbit home-building plan rejected, but battle over green space likely to continue
When developers proposed building residential properties on a green space in Lost Rabbit, residents pushed back. Thursday afternoon, the Pearl River Valley Shoreline Development Committee rejected preliminary development plans. The green space will remain for now, but the battle isn't over yet. Lost Rabbit, dubbed by residents as the "Town of Lost Rabbit," is a subdivision on the edge of Madison overlooking the Ross Barnett Reservoir. Over the past 15 years, the community has grown to include more than 200 homes, a town center, a general store, a craft cocktail bar and a marina. Homes in Lost Rabbit, according...
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Jackson mayoral candidate forums expose differences and raise concerns
The first of two forums was at Jackson State University and was televised on WJTV in Jackson. That forum attracted 13 of the 19 candidates and ran for two hours. Because there were 13 candidates, it limited the amount of time for more than cursory responses. Nevertheless, they proceeded to respond to six questions or areas of concern, starting with crime and safety.
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Jackson woman wanted after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in a Wendy’s parking lot
HAZLEHURST, Miss. (WLBT) - The Hazlehurst Police Department has issued a warrant for a Jackson woman after she allegedly shot her ex-boyfriend in a Wendy’s parking lot. Zandra Brown is believed to be armed and dangerous after the domestic dispute Tuesday. Hazlehurst PD asks the public not to approach her.
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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: March 14-16
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Take some time to unwind with friends, family or yourself this weekend. Below you’ll find a list of some fun events going on this weekend (March 14-16) around Mississippi. Central Mississippi Boney James – Jackson – Friday The Death & Wake of Annie Stewart Reenactment – Natchez – Friday JXN Food […]
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Mississippi Track Star Natalie Black, 19, Suddenly Dies at Home
The Terry native was a sophomore track and field athlete at Belhaven University where she excelled in sprinting and triple jumps. Natalie Black passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 1. The 19-year-old athlete, known for her speed on the track and her kindness off it, died at home. Natalie had...
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Troy Goode of Tennessee ‘hogtied’ by Mississippi police before death, witness says
(AP) A Tennessee man died after a witness says police in northern Mississippi police “hogtied” him on a stretcher. Multiple news outlets report that 30-year-old Memphis chemical engineer Troy Goode died in a hospital Saturday night, two hours after being detained by the Southaven Police Department. Southaven Police...
The Clarion Ledger
When is the lunar eclipse 2025? Check the best times to see it over Jackson, MS
A rare lunar eclipse will be visible over Mississippi late Thursday night and early Friday. Plan to stay up, maybe plan your caffeine intake, if you want to see it. It's the first in more than two years, and the red tint the moon will take on is sometimes called a "blood moon." Will the weather be clear enough? Parts of the state are expected to get some rain Thursday morning. Severe weather , including the potential for tornadoes , is in the outlook for Friday and Saturday. Here's what we know about the eclipse, when the best time...
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Off-duty Jackson police officer arrested after domestic dispute led to multi-vehicle crash
An off-duty Jackson Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday night after a domestic disturbance led to a motor vehicle wreck, officials announced during a Thursday press conference. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade said officers responded to a call around 10:20 p.m. Wednesday regarding a multi-vehicle crash on Buena Vista Avenue and Robinson Road in West Jackson. Wade said as officers worked the accident, they determined one of the department's officers had involvement in the incident. Wade identified the off-duty officer as Jagguar Winder. Winder is accused of using his personal vehicle to sideswipe or ram another vehicle, injuring a...