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Mississippi Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Mississippi.

Results 1 - 20 of 29,467 in Mississippi

  1. Nutt to Kansas: Coach is staying at MississippiRead the original story

    6 min ago | WMC-FM

    Mississippi coach Houston Nutt says he "appreciates the interest Kansas showed in our staff" but he will not pursue the Jayhawks' coaching vacancy.

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    Related Topix: Mississippi Government

  2. Nutt says he's happy at Ole MissRead the original story w/Photo

    9 min ago | The Wichita Eagle

    Mississippi football coach Houston Nutt acknowledged Kansas' interest in him for the Jayhawks' coaching opening today but said he is content to stay at Ole Miss.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Kansas Jayhawks NCAA Football, NCAA Sports, University of Kansas NCAA, Todd Reesing, NCAA Football

  3. Proposed K-12, College Cuts Draw Fire in MississippiRead the original story w/Photo

    16 min ago | Education Week

    Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour's plan to help close a yawning state budget deficit by scaling back funding for K-12 schools, consolidating districts, merging historically black colleges, and making other major education cuts is getting considerable pushback from lawmakers and education organizations.

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    Related Topix: Haley Barbour, US Governors, Mississippi Government, Education Etc.

  4. College Board to review transfer policyRead the original story

    21 min ago | WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

    ... that lawmakers have threatened to craft legislation in the upcoming session that would ease the transition from Mississippi's public 2-year schools to 4-year schools, if no policy is carried out. Senate Education Committee Chairman Videt Carmichael ...

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  5. Longtime hospital foes say they want to be heardRead the original story

    21 min ago | WDAM-TV Hattiesburg

    ... Healthcare System of Holly Springs filed the request Monday with the state Department of Health this past week. Mississippi health officials must approve the project, called a Certificate of Need or CON. No hearing date has been set. Ayoka Pond, ...

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    Related Topix: Olive Branch, MS, Holly Springs, MS, Southaven, MS

  6. Nutt Won't Pursue Kansas JobRead the original story

    28 min ago | WIBW-TV Topeka

    Mississippi coach Houston Nutt says he "appreciates the interest Kansas showed in our staff" but he will not pursue the Jayhawks' coaching vacancy.

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  7. Commentary by John HowellRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Panolian

    ... truck. Contact pantry coordinator Marie Leland at 380-7230 or 563-7595. 3. Boys and Girls Clubs of Northwest Mississippi. You may have noticed last week that the clubs were recipients of several generous donations. Don't be fooled into thinking that ...

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    Related Topix: Panola County, MS, Leland, MS

  8. ObituariesRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Panolian

    ... Courtland Fire Department Auxiliary. She was a long-time dispatcher for the Batesville Police Department and the Mississippi Highway Patrol as a Drivers Licenses Examiner. She collected raccoons, loved Aven Cole, loved to cook and Facebook, also ...

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  9. Expired LicenseRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Panolian

    ... r David Bryan, but wea re working as good with Otis right now as sheriff as we ever have in Panola County,a said Mississippi Highway Patrol Captain Mike Wilkie, commander of MHP District Three headquartered in Batesville.

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    Related Topix: Lafayette County, MS

  10. Fox/Everett brings in HORNE teamRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Mississippi Business Journal

    RIDGELAND a ' Fox/Everett, the largest independently-owned insurance agency in Mississippi, has added the Retirement Plan Consulting and Administration team of HORNE LLP.

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    Related Topix: Ridgeland, MS

  11. Dart to open first foam recycling centerRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Mississippi Business Journal

    ... foam recycling drop-off site is the first in the state. Dart said the free drop-off will pioneer a new way for Mississippi residents, businesses and organizations to use and reuse foam with the number "6" on it. This is the statea TMs first public ...

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    Related Topix: Quitman, MS

  12. Barbour appoints Davis to benchRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Mississippi Business Journal

    ... ial Intervention program. He is a member of the Magnolia Bar Association, the American Bar Association and the Mississippi Bar. Davis received a bachelor's degree from Alcorn State University and his law degree from Mississippi College School of Law.

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    Related Topix: Fayette, MS, Wilkinson County, MS

  13. Coaching Carousel Spins Out of ControlRead the original story w/Photo

    1 hr ago | New York Times

    ... can also contemplate Kansas' job opening after the not-so-lovely departure of Mark Mangino and the report that Mississippi's Houston Nutt is a candidate . Or you can immerse yourself in the Heisman possibilities , for which Tim Tebow is not the ...

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  14. Police: Thanksgiving fight leads to shootingsRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Picayune Item

    ... and Edward Jones, 27, are recovering from gunshots suffered last Wednesday at an apartment complex in the tiny Mississippi Delta town of Metcalfe. Herman Latimore, a 52-year-old convicted felon, faces several charges in the shooting, including ...

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    Related Topix: Thanksgiving, Life, Holidays, Metcalfe, MS

  15. Mississippi woman wins Miss Rodeo AmericaRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Picayune Item

    A Mississippi woman has been crowned the 2010 Miss Rodeo America. Kelli Jackson took the honor Saturday during a ceremony in Las Vegas, defeating 29 other women for the title.

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    Related Topix: Sturgis, MS, Eupora, MS, Picayune, MS

  16. Billiota s lawyers say Whitfield can treat himRead the original story

    1 hr ago | Picayune Item

    Mississippi's state mental hospital has treated numerous felons over the years, and there's no reason for state officials to disregard a federal judge's order to send death row inmate James Billot there, his lawyers argue.

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    Related Topix: Criminal Defense Law, Law, Prison, Rankin County, MS, Parchman, MS

  17. JCJC takes pair of games from PerkRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Laurel Leader-Call

    Jones County Junior College swept a pair of South Division games against Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College here Monday night.

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  18. Garbage collection fee will go upRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Laurel Leader-Call

    ... ervisors: A* Were visited by Joe Tegerdine , who introduced himself as a Republican candidate for U.S. Congress, Mississippi District 4

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    Related Topix: Jones County, MS, FEMA, US News

  19. Jones County officials urging 2010 census participationRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | Laurel Leader-Call

    ... with collecting the necessary data. Also working toward an accurate 2010 Census count is a group called The Mississippi Census Stakeholders Alliance (CSA), headquartered in Jackson. Hollis Watkins, president and founder of Southern Echo, said CSA is ...

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    Related Topix: Jones County, MS, Laurel, MS, Ellisville, MS

  20. NY Commission on Public Integrity accuses lobbyists, clients of violating state lawRead the original story

    2 hrs ago | StarTribune.com Business

    ... Many clients hire more than one lobbyist. The commission usually issues charges at each bimonthly meeting. Mississippi governor says steel company Severstal repays $10M state loan 4 years early - December 8, 2009 Mississippi governor says steel ...

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