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Grand Jury Meets in Lauderdale County
Criminal cases of all types, from bad checks to murders, are being reviewed by the Lauderdale County Grand Jury this week.
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Suspects Charged in Two Fatal Shootings
Two men are in custody in Meridian, charged with capital murder and armed robbery of Jerome Hearn. Another is charged with killing Stanley Mason.
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Spotter Class in DeKalb This Week
A Storm Spotter Class has been scheduled for Thursday night in DeKalb.
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Flu-Prevention Kit Going to College Students
Flu-prevention kits are being distributed to Mississippi college students.
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Alabama Power Gives Small Businesses a Break
Thousands of small businesses that rely on Alabama Power Co. are going to get a break on their electric bills starting Jan. 1.
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Medical Program Seeks Mississippi Students
Organizers of a mentoring program for students who want to pursue a medical career are seeking more Mississippi applicants.
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One Escaped Inmate Back in Custody
One of the two inmates who escaped Friday from the Jones County Adult Detention Facility in Ellisville is back behind bars.
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Barbour: Revenue Continues to Lag
Gov. Haley Barbour says Mississippi's tax revenue for October was 6.7 percent below estimates, and he doesn't expect the trend to change soon.
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Family of Shooting Victim Speaks Out
The family of Jerome Hearn, who was shot and killed Friday morning, speaks about their shock and grief.
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York Upgrades Water System
It has been three years since we first brought you a story about problems with the drinking water in York, Ala. After years of efforts, the problem may now be fixed.
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Cyclist Hurt in 2-Vehicle Crash
A local man managed to escape with his life from a motorcycle accident Monday morning in Lauderdale County.
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Supervisors Hear from Public About Juvenile Center
The state of Lauderdale County's juvenile center was a hot topic at Monday's board of supervisors' meeting.
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Students Create Biome Hallway
A study of science and social studies got hands-on for children at Oakland Heights Elementary School.
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MPS Sets Parent-Teacher Conference Time
Meridian Public Schools will have parent-teacher conferences Monday, Nov. 9.
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Health Departments Get H1N1 Vaccine
A limited number of vaccines are now available at county health departments in Mississippi. Officials say it's a start to battling the illness.
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Homicide Investigations Ongoing
Detectives with the Meridian Police Department say they are continuing to interview witnesses and "people of interest" in the killings of Jerome Hearn and Stanley Mason.
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Missing Teen Returns Home
Meridian police say a teenager reported missing last week has returned home safely.
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Choctaw to Honor Veterans
The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will honor veterans at the annual Veterans Day Pow Wow.
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High Court Won't Review Civil Rights-Era Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has left in place a judge's ruling that allowed prosecutors to charge James Ford Seale with kidnapping more than 40 years after the fact.
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Swine Flu Vaccine Available Monday in Mississippi
Health officials say swine flu vaccine will be available Monday at all Mississippi's county health clinics and in some schools.
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Man Dies in ATV Race Crash
Hundreds of people at a Jefferson Davis County race track watched as a man died after crashing his four-wheeler.
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Flooding Caused Farming Trouble
The Sunflower County Farm Service Agency says Mississippi Delta farmers and ranchers are suffering their biggest losses in two decades -- and may be eligible for federal loans.
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Teens Killed in Forrest County Explosion
Autopsy results are expected Monday for two teenagers killed in a weekend explosion at an oil-holding tank in south Forrest County.
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Mall-O-Ween In Meridian
Many Meridian parents decided to take their kids to the mall for trick-or-treating
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Second Murder in Meridian
In less than a 24-hour period, Meridian police have confirmed two murders in the city. Stanley Mason was the victim in the second homicide. We talked to his sister, Jaiwana Hudson.
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Meridian's Fourth Homicide Under Investigation
Police say there is currently no evidence to suggest two recent homicides are related.
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MPD Investigates Apparent Homicide
Meridian police responded to the scene of an apparent homicide Friday around 11 a.m. A body was found in a vehicle in the 2300 block of 25th Avenue.
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Tucci: "I think we're about 80% through this."
After months of being in a downturn, it appears there may finally be some good news about the economy. One local analyst says the end of the recession could be in sight.
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MCCSA Teaches Value of Weatherization
If your energy bills are high, it could be because heating sources don't work properly and you house needs to be properly insulated.
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H1H1 Vaccine at Clinics, Some Schools Next Week
Mississippi health officials say swine flu vaccine will be available next week at all county health clinics and in some schools.
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Brand Named Humanities Professor of the Year
Meridian Community College honored Dr. Todd Brand with its Humanities Professor of the Year award.
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Pumpkins Become Works of Art
Riley Hospital's 10th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest yielded some creative creations.
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United Way Reaches 25% Mark
The United Way of East Mississippi charted the progress so far in its current fundraising campaign.
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Student Teachers Create Fun for Kids
MSU Meridian elementary education students put their training to the test in front of real students Friday.
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Fall Back This Weekend
The official change to standard time occurs at 2 a.m. Sunday, though most folks will change their clocks Saturday night.
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Drug Dog Remembered
A special member of the law enforcement community was remembered during a memorial service Thursday at the Lauderdale County Courthouse.
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Business Offers Incentive
A local business is offering an incentive in exchange for donations of feed for horses that were recently rescued from neglect.
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SCLC Elects Bernice King President
The Rev. Bernice King has been chosen to head the civil rights organization co-founded by her father, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Post Office Boxes Vandalized in Jackson
Postal inspectors are investigating a break-in at a post office in Jackson, where a number of private boxes were targeted.
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Economy Impacts Downtown Meridian
The bad economy is putting a damper on efforts to revitalize the downtown area of Meridian. A couple of businesses have closed recently.
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Meridian Faces Declining Revenues
The city of Meridian is preparing to tighten its budget, based on a 6% drop in sales tax collections in September.
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Alveda King Headlines Pro-Life Banquet
The Center for Pregnancy Choices in Meridian hosted its annual fundraising banquet Thursday night, with guest speaker, Dr. Alveda King, the niece of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Anderson Granted Certificate of Need
The Mississippi Department of Health has approved a certificate of need for an expansion at a Meridian hospital.
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Wicker: "Census Could Cost Mississippi"
Could Mississippi lose another seat in Congress? Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker said it's a possibility.
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Pink Thursday
Riley Hospital took its Pink Thursday lunch to workers at Alliance Health Center, sharing important information this month about the prevention and treatment of breast cancer.
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New Director Named for Veterans Cemetery
Retired Navy veteran Timothy Lockey of Collinsville has been named director for the Veterans Memorial Cemetery being constructed near Newton.
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Teenager Gets Life for Fatal Shooting
A Gulf Coast teenager was convicted of killing a man who stopped to ask for directions.
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High Court Puts Question to Trial Judges
The Mississippi Supreme Court has asked trial judges why they have not ruled on post-conviction claims of nine death row inmates.
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Barbour: No Special Session This Week
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says there will not be a special legislative session this week, but an economic development project is still in the works.
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Parents Charged with Child Abuse
Parents have been charged in Lauderdale County with the abuse of their twin babies.
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