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  1. Officers, officials, family attend funeral of slain Jackson detectiveRead the original story

    Apr 14, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    The life of Jackson police Detective Eric Tyrone Smith was celebrated with true New Orleans pomp and Baptist tradition.

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  2. Hundreds gather for slain Jackson detective's funeralRead the original story w/Photo

    Apr 13, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    Family members, friends, community leaders and law enforcement officials from across the state have gathered today on the Jackson State University campus for slain Jackson Police Department Detective Eric Smith's funeral.

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  3. Report: Corporal punishment declining in Miss. schoolsRead the original story

    Apr 13, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    Students were physically punished, typically with a wooden paddle, 39,000 times during the 2011-12 school year.

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  4. Investigators pursue charges in dead stripper caseRead the original story

    Apr 12, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi sheriff's investigators will give prosecutors evidence on Monday in hopes that it can be used to indict two people on charges of desecrating the corpse of a Bourbon Street stripper, a law enforcement official said Friday.

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  5. Mississippi set to add terrorism to death penalty lawRead the original story

    Apr 9, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi will add terrorism to the list of crimes that could lead to the death penalty, if a victim is killed.

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  6. Red Cross urges Mississippians to prepare for approaching severe weatherRead the original story

    Apr 9, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON - Mississippi is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, and the American Red Cross urges residents to take steps now to stay safer when severe weather threatens.

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  7. Murder suspect had troubled youthRead the original story

    Apr 6, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    The man authorities say shot and killed Jackson police Detective Eric Smith led a wild youth that included girls, guns and trouble with the law.

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  8. Jackson police officer killedRead the original story

    Apr 5, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    The law enforcement and Jackson communities are reeling today over the Thursday shooting death of Jackson police Detective Eric Smith, who spent the last several years investigating homicides only to become the victim of one in the most unlikely place -- police headquarters.

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  9. Miss. legislators reject higher fees on small loansRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi lawmakers are rejecting a plan to raise fees on loans between $500 and $4,000. On a voice vote Wednesday, House members rejected Senate Bill 2571, with opponents saying it was immoral to raise interest rates on hard-up borrowers.

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  10. Bryant expected to sign DHS privatization billRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to sign a bill that would give the Department of Human Services broad leeway to hire private contractors to carry out many of its duties.

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  11. Miss. lawmakers approve bill that could arm teachersRead the original story

    Apr 3, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi lawmakers passed a bill Wednesday that could allow schools to arm teachers.

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  12. Mississippi lawmakers pass attempted murder lawRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi lawmakers approved a bill to create the crime of attempted murder Tuesday.

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  13. Miss. House and Senate approve borrowing $196MRead the original story

    Apr 2, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    A bill to borrow $196 million would send tens of millions to universities and community colleges for construction projects.

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  14. Barbour portrait to be unveiled at Mississippi CapitolRead the original story

    Apr 1, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Officials this week will unveil a portrait of former Gov. Haley Barbour.

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  15. Miss. lawmakers OK financing for Nissan suppliersRead the original story

    Mar 30, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi lawmakers have advanced a bill to help finance buildings for suppliers of Nissan Motor Co.'s plant near Canton.

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  16. House approves bill to regulate abortion pillsRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi lawmakers are likely to approve a bill requiring a doctor to personally oversee the administration of abortion-inducing drugs and requiring the woman to return for a follow-up exam two weeks later.

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  17. Mississippi flags to be lowered to honor Rep. UpshawRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has ordered a period of mourning March 30 to honor the death of state Rep.

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  18. Bryant: Nominee qualified by anti-abortion workRead the original story

    Mar 29, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant says he wants senators to confirm his nomination of anti-abortion activist Terri Herring to the state Board of Health, but a top lawmaker said it's unclear whether Herring will receive enough support.

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  19. Bryant vetoes more power for reservoir boardRead the original story

    Mar 28, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would've given municipal powers to the board that operates the Ross Barnett Reservoir near Jackson.

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  20. Gov. taps anti-abortion activist for health boardRead the original story

    Mar 27, 2013 | Hattiesburg American

    JACKSON -- Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has nominated anti-abortion activist Terri Herring of Ridgeland for a six-year term on the state Board of Health.

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