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Walgreens has ended its takeover pursuit of rival Rite Aid following resistance from U.S. regulators and will instead now buy stores, distribution centers and inventory in a new deal.
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Relatives of a Mississippi man who killed himself are suing a mayor, police officers and a law firm, saying they are part of a political network that pushed him to suicide during a bitterly-fought U.S. Senate race.
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Biloxi Mayor Andrew 'FoFo' Gilich was sworn in for his first full term Wednesday evening; sounding familiar themes to honor and preserve the past while bringing progress for the future.
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GAUTIER, Mississippi -- An anonymous tip to the Gautier Police Department has led to the arrest of two Gautier men in connection with at least five car thefts in both Gautier and Mobile, Ala. According to Det. Lt. Jerry Killingsworth,...
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In an effort to build stronger relationships in the community, Moss Point School District Superintendent Shannon Vincent will be hosting community conversations.
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School isn't back in session just yet, but the Gulf Coast community is coming together to make sure that when it is - Coast scholars are ready to hit the books.
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Amidst reoccurring water and sewage issues in some parts of the St. Martin community, the West Jackson County Utility District is embarking on an extensive project to remedy the issue.
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MOSS POINT, Mississippi-- Hundreds of people filled Pelican Landing Conference Center in Moss Point Tuesday night to witness the swearing in of the city's Board of Alderpersons and the new mayor, Mario King.
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- The following incidents have been reported by the Ocean Springs Police Department for June 12-25, 2017: Monday, June 12 A woman on Gibson advised two children's bicycles were taken off her property on a previous...
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With no more space for animals, and barely enough funds to cover their operating costs, George County Animal Shelter staff members are pleading for help.
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Wednesday morning, Sheriff Troy Peterson presented a Citizens Meritorious Award to a man for his actions helping to thwart a robbery back in December.
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A 15-year-old is charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting an older teen in the back of the neck in a drive-by in the Bayside Park neighborhood Wednesday morning.
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Education leaders in Mississippi are outlining the state's new education plan. MPB's Alexis Ware reports on a public meeting last night in Jackson to inform parents, teachers and community members.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- Pascagoula police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened at Willow Creek Apartments on Eden St., according to Capt. Doug Adams.
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It was a packed house at Pelican's Landing on Tuesday evening with dozens of people eager to witness the swearing in of Moss Point's newest administration.
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MOSS POINT, Miss. -- In an effort to engage the community, Moss Point School District superintendent Shannon Vincent is visiting local establishments to share information centered around various improvements within the district.
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Just a week after Tropical Storm Cindy passed through the coast, leaving debris and tons of dead animals on the shore, Hancock County is still working to get things back to normal before the upcoming holiday weekend.
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A much-needed expansion is happening at George Regional Hospital. Tuesday night, they broke ground on the 20,000 square foot two- story building that will house a brand new emergency room on the first floor.
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You're not going to see huge hotel towers opening in a small, quaint town like Pass Christian. Investors there are betting on more intimate, boutique hotels to draw visitors to the Pass.
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We have an update on the Department of Justice audit into drug forfeiture funds in Bay St. Louis. The DOJ recently lifted a do not spend order on the police program.
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OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- It was a changing of the guard, of sorts, as the Ocean Springs Board of Aldermen met last Tuesday night. With Mayor-elect Shea Dobson and alderman-elect Ken Papania in the audience, outgoing Mayor Connie Moran and...
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MOSS POINT, Miss. -- The Moss Point School District is being accused of holding a religious event on campus where a local pastor implored children to "do God's work" and were "compelled to pray."
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PHOTO: (L-R) Officer Benjamin Deen and Officer Liquori Tate were fatally shot during a traffic stop, Saturday evening, May 9, 2015, in the southern Mississippi city of Hattiesburg, authorities said.
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The pit bull attack of a jogger in Vancleave Monday may bring a few questions to mind. For instance, what would you do if you were in a similar situation?
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If you're heading out of town for Fourth of July fun, you'll be glad to know the average price for a gallon of gas in Mississippi is below $2 a gallon. AAA says prices on the coast Tuesday average $1.99 a gallon.
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There's a new garden planted on the grounds of the Biloxi VA that has special meaning. It represents a tribute to all the women who have served their country in the military.
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Mississippi health officials are warning residents to take precautions to protect themselves against the West Nile virus and ticks. MPB's Alexis Ware reports
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A court hearing was held Tuesday for two suspects now in custody in connection with a brutal French Quarter beating that sent two tourists to the hospital.
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A state lawmaker cites 24 defenses in response to the federal lawsuit filed over his Facebook post calling for Louisiana leaders to be lynched for removing Confederate statues.
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A message from a pastor and children compelled to pray. Those actions at a youth summit in Moss Point are being called into question by the Freedom from Religion Foundation.
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A judge ordered three Mississippi teenagers charged in connection with the shooting death of a 6-year-old boy to be held until a grand jury considers whether to indict them
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Justin McMillian was on his morning jog near Paige Bayou Road in Vancleave when things took a sudden, violent turn. Officials say three pit bulls broke out of the fence where they were being kept and attacked him.
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Mississippi State University will soon be home to a Civil War collection that could make the university a leading research destination. MPB's Alexis Ware reports
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A light show illuminates Wilshire Grand Center to celebrate its grand opening, Friday, June 23, 2017, in Los Angeles. The 73-story, 1,100-foot-high structure is the tallest building west of the Mississippi. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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VANCLEAVE, Mississippi - Jackson County's four mayors-elect are in many ways a diverse group. Two of them are young for the positions they are about to hold: Moss Point's Mario King is 30; Ocean Springs' Shea Dobson is 31. The...
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Current Pascagoula city attorney Eddie Williams has learned that his time with the city will expire when the upcoming administration is sworn in to City Hall July 3.
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- Mayor Jim Blevins grabbed hold of the reins of the City of Pascagoula when he was elected in 2013. As his tenure in office comes to an end on July 3, Blevins sat down with The Mississippi...
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A federal appeals court says Mississippi can start enforcing a law that will let some merchants deny wedding related services to members of the LGBT community. MPB's Alexis Ware reports
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A three-judge panel ruled that the plaintiffs did not have standing to challenge the law, which allows discrimination on religious grounds, because it had not yet injured them.
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(file photo/Gulflive.com)Myya Robinson  MOSS POINT, Miss. -- The following have been reported by the Moss Point Police Department for June 12, 2017 - June 18, 2017 June 12 4024 Pine St.: unknown suspect, shooting at a dwelling (house). 6700...

JACKSON, Mississippi -- A federal appeals court said Thursday that Mississippi can enforce a law that allows merchants and government employees cite religious beliefs to deny services to same-sex couples, but opponents of the law immediately pledged to...

Justin Stanford stands in knee-deep water along Riverlodge Drive in Escatawpa.Tyler Carter/The Mississippi Press  PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- At least a few residents likely thought Jackson County had been spared the worst of Tropical Storm Cindy by the...

Franky Lee WingateJCSO photo  LATIMER, Mississippi -- A 24-year-old Latimer man was stabbed in the back by his father as he tried to protect his mother during a domestic dispute Thursday morning. Jackson County Sheriff Mike Ezell said deputies...

Tropical Storm Cindy is a reminder for Mississippians to plan ahead this Hurricane Season. The storm flooded more than 350 streets and took down 30 trees on the Gulf Coast. Help may not be there when you want it.
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State regulators are asking a controversial energy plant to stop its clean coal work and continue producing power using natural gas. MPB's Alexis Ware reports
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PASCAGOULA, Miss. -- In one of its final acts, the outgoing Pascagoula City Council approved a height variance spanning up to 80 feet that would allow the Pascagoula Gautier School District to begin construction on a performance arts center.
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The Cleveland School District wants to ask the community for more money to bring its facilities up to Americans with Disabilities Act standards. As MPB's Alexis Ware reports, the request comes on the heels of settling a long standing desegregation...

JACKSON COUNTY, Mississippi -- Residents in Jackson County and along the entire Gulf Coast prepared Tuesday for approaching Tropical Storm Cindy, with heavy rains expected throughout the area over the next 2-3 days. The National Weather Service issued a...

Ocean Springs Police Department's K9 officer, Axel.File photo/Gulflive.com  OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Less than two years ago, Ocean Springs police welcomed their new K9 drug dog, Axel, to the department. Now it appears they will have to say goodbye....

Joshua Garcia (left) of Vancleave, and Jamison Townsend of Blue Springs, Mo., were indicted in federal court Tuesday on capital murder charges stemming from the slayings of three employees of a Jackson pawn shop.Geary County Sheriff's Department ...