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Mississippi ranked 2nd highest in adult obesity in U.S.
The report states Mississippi tops at 37%.
4 new West Nile cases in Mississippi
Mississippi has among the highest numbers of serious West Nile infections nationwide.
Man sentenced to 25 years for 2014 murder
Dewayne Thompson, 23, will spend 25 years in prison for the crime.
Iconic Mississippi juke joint items set to be auctioned off
The juke joint has been closed since Seaberry's death.
Department of Corrections Asking for Outside Help in Death Investigations
MDOC asking for outside help in the midst of multiple death investigations
School test results show improvement in Mississippi
Results released Thursday show 40% of students in Mississippi scored proficient or advanced in English/language arts, reading and writing.
Governor Phil Bryant calls for special session
Clay Chandler, a spokesman for Republican Gov. Phil Bryant, says he will issue a call for a session to begin Aug. 23.
Tallahatchie Sheriff resigns in Federal Court
Federal officials allege Brewer protected an illegal drug dealer for 15 years in exchange for bribes.
West Nile case reported in Calhoun County, statewide total at 21
Health officials want to remind everyone to use bug spray when out doors, wear light colored clothing and stay away from areas where mosquitoes are present.
$57 million investment coming to Mississippi McDonald's franchises
This is part of a nation-wide attempt to renovate McDonald’s across the U.S. The chain is investing $6 billion to modernize most of its restaurants by 2020.
Horseshoe Tunica opens up sports betting
Professional wrestler, DeAngelo Williams and N'SYNC founder, Chris Krikpatrick and a few other celebrity guests placed the first bets at Horseshoe.
Mississippi inmate is set on fire by another prisoner
The prison is the same one from which a convicted murderer escaped for two days in July.