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Willie and Korie Robertson, stars of the popular A&E reality television show “Duck Dynasty,” will be speaking at the ICC Davis Event Center on June 30 as part of a fundraiser for local non-profit group April’s Angels. Tickets for the event are currently on sale, the proceeds from which will be used to build a handicap-accessible playground at Itawamba Attendance Center. (Courtesy photo)
‘Duck Dynasty’ stars to speak at Itawamba Community College in Fulton
The stars of the popular reality show will help local non-profit group April’s Angels build a playground.
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In this May 4, 2013 police mug provided by the Orange County Corrections Department in Orlando, Fla., shows Ibragim Todashev after his arrest for aggravated battery in Orlando. Todashev, who was being questioned in Orlando by authorities in the Boston bombing probe, was fatally shot Wednesday, May 22, 2013 when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said. (AP Photo/Orange County Corrections Department)
Man shot to death while questioned in Boston probe
A Chechen immigrant was shot to death by authorities in central Florida early Wednesday after he turned violent while being questioned about his ties to one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects.
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UPDATE: Legalization of liquor, beer and light wine passes in Tishomingo County
All votes have been counted.
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AREA ELECTION RUNOFF RESULTS 2013
The general election is June 4. ... Tishomingo County's liquor and beer votes both pass.
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The interior of the soon-to-open Kermit’s Outlaw Kitchen, or KOK.
BIZ BUZZ BLOG: Neon Pig owners to open downtown Tupelo restaurant
Remember earlier this year we told you about the Neon Pig owners looking into opening a downtown Tupelo location?
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A tent is erected near the scene of an attack in Woolwich southeast London Wednesday, May, 22, 2013. British officials said one person has died and at least two people have been wounded in an attack in southeast London. Scotland Yard said officers responded to reports of an assault Wednesday afternoon in the London neighbourhood of Woolwich. London Ambulance service said one man was found dead at the scene and two other men were taken to the hospital, with one in serious condition. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Cameron: 'Indications' London attack terror
British Prime Minister David Cameron says there are "strong indications" that a brutal attack in London is terror-related.
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Arkansas' Brian Anderson slides safely into third as Ole Miss' Andrew Mistone waits for the throw in the seventh inning of their Southeastern Conference tournament college baseball game at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Arkansas beats Ole Miss 2-1 in 10 innings
Brian Anderson scored on a wild pitch in the 10th inning to give Arkansas a win.
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Former bank employee sentenced in embezzlement case
Deborah Shaw of Waterford was sentenced to prison after her guilty plea.
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Lynda Turner, from left, Jacqui Letellier and Dr. Ed Holliday walk with signs in front of the Internal Revenue Services building Tuesday at noon on Troy Street. The Tupelo Tea Party was protesting the IRS' increased scrutiny of the tax exempt status of conservative groups. (Lauren Wood)
Tea Party supporters protest at IRS office in Tupelo
Local Tea Party supporters carrying protest signs and flags walked in front of Tupelo’s IRS office.
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Second body found after ATV mishap in Columbus creek
The body of a 9-year-old boy missing since an all-terrain vehicle overturned in a Mississippi creek on Saturday has been found.
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Corinth board hears sign complaint
Corinth business owner Jay Baxter appeared before the Board of Aldermen in Tuesday’s regular meeting to complain that his business signs have been removed from along U.S. Highway 72.
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New Alcorn County offices dedicated
Dozens of Alcorn County residents and elected officials turned out Monday for the dedication of new office space for the Board of Supervisors.
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Three area schools hold graduations
Three Northeast Mississippi high schools held graduation ceremonies on Tuesday.
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Mississippi State players surround teammate Mitch Slauter after his hit drove in the winning run to end a 17-inning game against Missouri during the SEC Baseball Tournament Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/AL.com, Julie Bennett)
Miss. State Bulldogs outlast Missouri 2-1 in 17 innings
The game lasted more than 4½ hours and ended at 12:25 a.m. ... MSU (41-16) advances to face No. 4 seed South Carolina (39-16) on Wednesday night.
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Baldwyn, Shannon incumbents survive run-offs
Two incumbent Lee County mayors won bids for new terms at the helm of their city governments, while another incumbent in Booneville lost his race for re-election in Tuesday’s runoffs.
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State superintendent's post does have risks
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JACKSON -- The post of state superintendent of education, which is expected to be filled later this year, is no doubt an attractive opening for an ambitious educator. But the post does co...
Would Gunn consider race to replace Cochran?
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  JACKSON -- Speculation is that state House Speaker Philip Gunn's name should be added to the long list of possible candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in 2014 if incumbent Thad Cochran opt...

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Stanford receiver sues two Baton Rouge-area law firms
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BATON ROUGE, La. – The receiver for the Stanford companies has sued Adams & Reese LLP and Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson LLP for $1.8 billion, alleging that the New Orleans and Baton Rouge law firms h...
Sunday: Snippets on Stanford trial, Davis so far
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HOUSTON, Texas – It's Week 3 on Monday for the U.S. vs R. Allen Stanford. Former CFO James M. Davis, who once lived west of Baldwyn, continues on the stand as the government's witnesss closest ...

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Immigration bill gets Senate boost; House effort teetering

Candidates hold U.S. flags during a naturalization ceremony to become new U.S. Citizens at Convention Center in Los AngelesBy Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Supporters of U.S. immigration reform are hoping that the smooth and drama-free passage of their legislation through a Senate committee - a departure from almost everything that has happened in Congress over the past four years - will boost the likelihood of the bill winning full Senate approval. Even Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa, the senior Republican on the Judiciary Committee who voted against the immigration bill on Tuesday, told Reuters TV that the "very fair" debate by the panel "does improve its chances. ...


Wed May 22 17:29:42 UTC 2013
Oklahoma tornado victims astounded at how they survived

Charles Taber opens the two-week old storm shelter that saved his life in the May 20 tornado in Oklahoma CityBy Carey Gillam and Ian Simpson MOORE, Oklahoma (Reuters) - Tornado survivors thanked God, sturdy closets and luck in explaining how they lived through the colossal twister that devastated an Oklahoma town and killed 24 people, an astonishingly low toll given the extent of destruction. At least one family took refuge in a bathtub and some people shut themselves in underground shelters built into their houses on Monday when the powerful storm tore through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore. ...


Wed May 22 19:58:05 UTC 2013
U.S. military lawyers put more pressure on Guantanamo

Hagel takes part in a news conference on efforts to eliminate VA claims backlogs, at the U.S. Capitol in WashingtonBy Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Military and civilian lawyers for prisoners at the Guantanamo naval base urged U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel to improve conditions for detainees, putting more pressure on the Obama administration to make good its promise to close the camp. The plea from 18 lawyers representing "high-value" prisoners came before a speech by President Barack Obama on Thursday when he will address counterterrorism measures such as drone strikes and closing Guantanamo. ...


Wed May 22 21:30:47 UTC 2013
Woman being praised for calming suspected attackers in London
The horrific attack that left a U.K. soldier dead on the streets of London could have been worse, were it not for the actions of a 48-year-old single mom, the U.K.'s Telegraph reports. Ingrid Loyau-Kennett spoke with the Telegraph about speaking directly with the suspected killers in the attack's immediate aftermath. In a photograph, Loyau-Kennett [...]
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