April Fools’ Day traces to calendar change, ancient festivals
April Fools’ Day, observed April 1, has uncertain origins but remains a day for jokes and pranks around the world.
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Oxford police teach women’s self-defense to city employees, families
The Oxford Police Department said its officers taught a women’s self-defense class for City of Oxford employees and their families,
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Afternoon showers, storms expected in southeast; stronger system possible this weekend
Darkhorse Press said residents should expect mainly afternoon showers and isolated thunderstorms across the southeast on Wednesday, with increasing chances
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Forrest County seeks suspects after deputy assault
FORREST COUNTY, Miss. — The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault on a deputy that occurred in the
Read MoreJones County authorities seek man for questioning in homicide probe
The Jones County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public to help locate 26-year-old Rodney Jevon Jones for questioning in an
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Chief Burns urges parents to stay connected to protect youth
Chief Burns urged parents and guardians to stay connected with their children and to know where they are in a
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Gulfport police post satirical Driver Essentials Package on Facebook
The Gulfport Police Department posted on its Facebook page a satirical “Gulfport PD Driver Essentials Package™” offering mock traffic items
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Harrison County sheriff asks public to help find missing man
The Harrison County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a missing man, Kelvin Mark Fuqua, the office
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Paul B. Johnson State Park reopens with upgraded campsites, cabins
HATTIESBURG — Paul B. Johnson State Park reopened March 26 following extensive renovations aimed at improving the visitor experience, the
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Oxford police post message on Facebook
Oxford Police Department posted a message on its Facebook page, the department said in a social media post. The content
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