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A man defense attorneys described as a "fool in love" has been convicted of manslaughter and burglary in connection with the 2008 death of Jeffrey Swords during a fight.

ACROSS MISSISSIPPI a ' From the hills of Northeast Mississippi to the sugar-white beaches of the Gulf Coast, residents from across the state are invited to bring their most comfortable shoes and go walking.

A two-vehicle accident on Highway 82 just west of the Highway 45 Alternate exit in Oktibbeha County has claimed the life of a Starkville man.

A two-vehicle accident Monday afternoon on Highway 82 just west of the Highway 45 Alternate exit claimed a Starkville man's life.

An 8-year-old boy who died in an accidental shooting will be buried Thursday in north Mississippi.

Shoppers will soon get a break from Mississippi's seven percent sales tax. Later this month, the state will participate in its first ever tax free holiday, just in time for back to school buying.

National Shriners officials this week will review reports about the feasibility of LSU Health Sciences Center keeping Shriners Hospital in Shreveport open.