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Parents warned about secret calculator apps hiding risky content
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Parents warned about secret calculator apps hiding risky content

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

Parents should be cautious about calculator apps on their children’s phones, experts warn. These seemingly simple applications can function as

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Jackson police seek tips in fatal shooting on Gault Street

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the murder of 49-year-old Andrew Knight. Knight was

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School Resumes Monday; Drivers Urged to Follow Bus Safety Laws
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School Resumes Monday; Drivers Urged to Follow Bus Safety Laws

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

School resumes Monday, and officials emphasize the importance of following bus safety laws as students return to class. Drivers must

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Capitol Police Seek Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case
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Capitol Police Seek Help in Fatal Hit-and-Run Case

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

Capitol Police are asking for the public’s assistance in a fatal hit-and-run investigation. On Nov. 17, 2024, at about 6:51

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Lowndes County sheriff’s office seeks victims in theft case
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Lowndes County sheriff’s office seeks victims in theft case

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

The Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help identifying additional victims in a theft investigation on the

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UMMC staff wish public a healthy, happy holiday season
Health

UMMC staff wish public a healthy, happy holiday season

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

The University of Mississippi Medical Center extends holiday wishes for health and happiness to the community. Staff members encourage everyone

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Hinds County police seek help in 2020 missing person case
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Hinds County police seek help in 2020 missing person case

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

The Hinds County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for assistance in finding Jasmine Javonna Purvis, who has been missing

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Weight loss drugs easier to use and cheaper, but experts stress lifestyle changes
Health

Weight loss drugs easier to use and cheaper, but experts stress lifestyle changes

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

Weight loss medications are becoming more accessible and affordable, but health experts emphasize they are not a quick fix. Experts

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Santa Visits Children at Jackson County Head Start
Community

Santa Visits Children at Jackson County Head Start

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

Santa Claus made a special visit to children at Jackson County Head Start on Tuesday, the Ocean Springs Police Department

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Philanthropic Gift Boosts Midwifery Care at UMMC in Mississippi
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Philanthropic Gift Boosts Midwifery Care at UMMC in Mississippi

January 5, 2026 at 12:33 am CST Jon Myers

A major donation from the Roots & Wings Foundation is helping the University of Mississippi Medical Center expand midwifery services.

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