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Mets fire Porter for 2016 texts
(AP) — Jared Porter lasted just 38 days as New York Mets general manager, fired for cause Tuesday about nine hours after ESPN reported he ...
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Teacher pay bill clears 1 step, goes to House
Mississippi senators asked no questions Thursday before voting unanimously to move forward with a teacher pay raise proposal. But, the vote was just one step ...
by Brett Campbell, Thursday, January 21, 2021 2:30 pm
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Brookhaven’s sales tax receipts climb, despite COVID
The city of Brookhaven has made more money in sales tax receipts during COVID-19 restrictions than it did one year earlier, prior to the pandemic. ...
by Brett Campbell, Thursday, January 21, 2021 12:53 pm
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New Brookhaven subdivision progressing on schedule
The Mill Creek subdivision project is making progress toward its goal to be completed in spring. Brookhaven Building Inspector David Fearn made electrical meter inspections ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 12:00 pm
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Duo arrested for murder to make initial court appearance
Two murder suspects have been captured in Lawrence County after a search Tuesday by law enforcement and will make their initial appearance in Rankin County ...
by Brett Campbell, Wednesday, January 20, 2021 11:01 am
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2 murder suspects captured in Lawrence County
Two murder suspects have been captured in Lawrence County after a search by law enforcement. Sheriff Ryan Everett confirmed the two suspects were wanted for ...
by Brett Campbell, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:07 pm
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Murder suspect captured in Lawrence County
A murder suspect has been captured in Lawrence County after a search by law enforcement. Sheriff Ryan Everett confirmed the suspect was wanted for murder ...
by Brett Campbell, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 8:23 pm
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Foster homes give veterans options
Medical foster homes offer long-term care options for veterans in Brookhaven. The first Mississippi Veterans Administration Medical Foster Home opened in Brookhaven in 2010. MFHs ...
by Brett Campbell, Tuesday, January 19, 2021 10:33 am
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Mask mandates extended
Friday, Gov. Tate Reeves extended the mask mandates that cover most of the state. Reeves’ Executive Order 1542 extends the Safe Recovery Order of Executive ...
by Brett Campbell, Monday, January 18, 2021 4:05 pm
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Southwest Electric to open district office in Brookhaven
Southwest Electric is moving forward with a plan to build a district office in Brookhaven. The Lorman-based company is exploring the possibility of purchasing approximately ...