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Trump administration announces crackdown on Medicaid fraud

May 1, 2026 at 6:51 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Trump administration announced a federal crackdown on Medicaid fraud, saying it will target improper payments and ineligible recipients in

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Hinds County Sheriff's Office posts on Facebook
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Hinds County Sheriff’s Office posts on Facebook

May 1, 2026 at 5:25 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Office posted a message on its official Facebook page, the agency said. The post was shared

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Tupelo man sentenced to 60 years in 2021 triple manslaughter case
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Tupelo man sentenced to 60 years in 2021 triple manslaughter case

May 1, 2026 at 3:27 pm CDT Jon Myers

TUPELO, Miss. — Taquon Garth pleaded guilty May 1 to three counts of manslaughter in a July 24, 2021, shooting

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Sumrall police seek driver in hit-and-run at John L's restaurant
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Sumrall police seek driver in hit-and-run at John L’s restaurant

May 1, 2026 at 2:49 pm CDT Jon Myers

SUMRALL, Mississippi — Sumrall police are asking the public to help identify the driver of a pickup truck involved in

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Starkville police post traffic plan for Zach Bryan concert
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Starkville police post traffic plan for Zach Bryan concert

May 1, 2026 at 1:45 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Starkville Police Department posted a notice on its Facebook page titled “Zach Bryan Post-Concert Traffic Plan – Saturday, May

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Ocean Springs Police recognize officer, dispatcher for first quarter
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Ocean Springs Police recognize officer, dispatcher for first quarter

May 1, 2026 at 1:45 pm CDT Jon Myers

Ocean Springs Police Department recognized two employees for their service in the first quarter, the department said in a post

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Jackson police investigate fatal shooting on Walker Avenue
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Jackson police investigate fatal shooting on Walker Avenue

May 1, 2026 at 1:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Jackson Police Department said on its Facebook page that it is investigating a fatal shooting in the 3900 block

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Deputy Chief Banks, Chief Brackney address city's 26th homicide
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Deputy Chief Banks, Chief Brackney address city’s 26th homicide

May 1, 2026 at 1:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

Deputy Chief Sequerna Banks and Chief RaShall Brackney spoke this morning about the city’s 26th homicide, which occurred in the

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Corinth police post April 2026 felony arrests
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Corinth police post April 2026 felony arrests

May 1, 2026 at 1:43 pm CDT Jon Myers

Corinth Police Department posted photos and a list of felony arrests for April 2026 on its Facebook page, the department

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Lee County deputy wins sheriff's office physical fitness challenge
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Lee County deputy wins sheriff’s office physical fitness challenge

May 1, 2026 at 1:43 pm CDT Jon Myers

Deputy Lovvorn was the overall winner of this year’s Lee County Sheriff’s Office Physical Fitness Challenge, Sheriff Jim H. Johnson

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