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  • Pearl River County School District residents vote in favor of bond referendum

    Pearl River County School District residents vote in favor of bond referendum

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:44 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:44:37 GMT
    The school district says the Pearl River County School District’s Capital Improvement Plan reflects the changes that will address the future growth of the school district. (Photo source: WLOX)The school district says the Pearl River County School District’s Capital Improvement Plan reflects the changes that will address the future growth of the school district. (Photo source: WLOX)

    Tonight, more than 60 percent of Pearl River County School District residents voted in favor for the bond referendum.

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    Tonight, more than 60 percent of Pearl River County School District residents voted in favor for the bond referendum.

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  • South Mississippi students accepted to military academies

    South Mississippi students accepted to military academies

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:33 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:33:54 GMT
    Christopher Johnson, a Harrison Central High School Student, was accepted into U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Photo Source: WLOX)Christopher Johnson, a Harrison Central High School Student, was accepted into U.S. Military Academy at West Point. (Photo Source: WLOX)

    Several South Mississippi best and brightest students have earned a spot at some of our nation's top military academies. 

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    Several South Mississippi best and brightest students have earned a spot at some of our nation's top military academies. 

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  • Salvation Army of Jackson County hosts event to thank the community

    Salvation Army of Jackson County hosts event to thank the community

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 9:03 PM EDT2018-05-09 01:03:12 GMT
    Salvation Army dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula (photo source: WLOX)Salvation Army dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula (photo source: WLOX)
    Salvation Army dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula (photo source: WLOX)Salvation Army dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn in Pascagoula (photo source: WLOX)

    Tuesday night, hundreds of people in the community gathered for a meal courtesy of the Salvation Army of Jackson County.

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    Tuesday night, hundreds of people in the community gathered for a meal courtesy of the Salvation Army of Jackson County.

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  • Pink Heart Funds is South Mississippi Strong

    Pink Heart Funds is South Mississippi Strong

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 7:59 PM EDT2018-05-08 23:59:45 GMT
    Pink Heart Funds was established to give resources to those suffering from serious illness. (Photo Source: WLOX)Pink Heart Funds was established to give resources to those suffering from serious illness. (Photo Source: WLOX)
    Pink Heart Funds was established to give resources to those suffering from serious illness. (Photo Source: WLOX)Pink Heart Funds was established to give resources to those suffering from serious illness. (Photo Source: WLOX)

    More than two decades ago, one of JoAn Nicely's hair salon clients came to her asking for help finding a wig after being diagnosed with breast cancer and losing her hair to treatments. The rest is history.

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    More than two decades ago, one of JoAn Nicely's hair salon clients came to her asking for help finding a wig after being diagnosed with breast cancer and losing her hair to treatments. The rest is history.

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  • Attorney General Jim Hood warns of computer scam

    Attorney General Jim Hood warns of computer scam

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 7:43 PM EDT2018-05-08 23:43:20 GMT
    A Jackson County man said he fell victim to such an attack on his laptop. (Photo source: WLOX)A Jackson County man said he fell victim to such an attack on his laptop. (Photo source: WLOX)

    It may be easier than you think to get sucked into a computer scam. Attorney General Jim Hood is even issuing a warning for our state about a recent rash of attacks through seemingly technical problems.

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    It may be easier than you think to get sucked into a computer scam. Attorney General Jim Hood is even issuing a warning for our state about a recent rash of attacks through seemingly technical problems.

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  • Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship

    Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 7:35 PM EDT2018-05-08 23:35:13 GMT
    Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship (photo source: WLOX)Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship (photo source: WLOX)
    Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship (photo source: WLOX)Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team wins state championship (photo source: WLOX)

    It's a three-peat win for the Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team. They're adding state champions to their list of accomplishments once again.

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    It's a three-peat win for the Moss Point High School girls powerlifting team. They're adding state champions to their list of accomplishments once again.

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  • Coast Lawmakers say BP Settlement funding & lottery could be taken up in special session

    Coast Lawmakers say BP Settlement funding & lottery could be taken up in special session

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:05 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:05:52 GMT
    Sen. Michael Watson called on South Mississippi residents to get more involved in the process, so the bulk of the BP funds can be directed to the Coast. (Photo source: WLOX)Sen. Michael Watson called on South Mississippi residents to get more involved in the process, so the bulk of the BP funds can be directed to the Coast. (Photo source: WLOX)
    Sen. Michael Watson called on South Mississippi residents to get more involved in the process, so the bulk of the BP funds can be directed to the Coast. (Photo source: WLOX)Sen. Michael Watson called on South Mississippi residents to get more involved in the process, so the bulk of the BP funds can be directed to the Coast. (Photo source: WLOX)

    Tuesday, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a post-legislative briefing.

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    Tuesday, the Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce hosted a post-legislative briefing.

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  • Gulfport officer returns to work after severe accident

    Gulfport officer returns to work after severe accident

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:03 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:03:43 GMT
    Officer Garcia is back at work at the Gulfport Police Department following a serious accident in January. (Photo Source: Gulfport Police Dept.)Officer Garcia is back at work at the Gulfport Police Department following a serious accident in January. (Photo Source: Gulfport Police Dept.)
    Officer Garcia is back at work at the Gulfport Police Department following a serious accident in January. (Photo Source: Gulfport Police Dept.)Officer Garcia is back at work at the Gulfport Police Department following a serious accident in January. (Photo Source: Gulfport Police Dept.)

    The Gulfport Police Department posted a picture celebrating the return of one of Officer Luis Garcia, who was injured in the line of duty in January. 

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    The Gulfport Police Department posted a picture celebrating the return of one of Officer Luis Garcia, who was injured in the line of duty in January. 

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  • Port of Gulfport assists Army National Guard with military shipments

    Port of Gulfport assists Army National Guard with military shipments

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:29 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:29:41 GMT
    It's the first time the Army has used the port to move equipment since the port's achieved strategic designation status by the Department of Defense. (Photo source: WLOX)It's the first time the Army has used the port to move equipment since the port's achieved strategic designation status by the Department of Defense. (Photo source: WLOX)
    It's the first time the Army has used the port to move equipment since the port's achieved strategic designation status by the Department of Defense. (Photo source: WLOX)It's the first time the Army has used the port to move equipment since the port's achieved strategic designation status by the Department of Defense. (Photo source: WLOX)

    The Mississippi Army National Guard and the Port of Gulfport are working together to transport military equipment and to highlight the port's capabilities when it comes to military logistics. 

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    The Mississippi Army National Guard and the Port of Gulfport are working together to transport military equipment and to highlight the port's capabilities when it comes to military logistics. 

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  • Attorney general beats ex-con in W. Va. GOP Senate primary

    Attorney general beats ex-con in W. Va. GOP Senate primary

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 2:05 AM EDT2018-05-09 06:05:53 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:06 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:06:11 GMT
    (Ron Agnir/The Journal via AP). Denise Morrisey stands next to her husband, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, as he speaks at his campaign headquarters Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Kearnesville, W.Va.(Ron Agnir/The Journal via AP). Denise Morrisey stands next to her husband, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, as he speaks at his campaign headquarters Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Kearnesville, W.Va.

    In both the West Virginia and Indiana GOP primaries, Trump's party appears to have avoided the missteps that doomed candidates in high-profile Senate races in the past. 

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    In both the West Virginia and Indiana GOP primaries, Trump's party appears to have avoided the missteps that doomed candidates in high-profile Senate races in the past. 

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  • Pompeo in NKorea to finalize summit, seek Americans' release

    Pompeo in NKorea to finalize summit, seek Americans' release

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 2:09 AM EDT2018-05-09 06:09:53 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:05 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:05:01 GMT
    (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray at the State Department, Monday, May 7, 2018 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray at the State Department, Monday, May 7, 2018 in Washington.

    The trip came just days after North Korea expressed displeasure with Washington for comments suggesting that massive U.S. pressure had pushed Kim to the negotiating table.

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    The trip came just days after North Korea expressed displeasure with Washington for comments suggesting that massive U.S. pressure had pushed Kim to the negotiating table.

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  • How Google aims to simplify your life with AI

    How Google aims to simplify your life with AI

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 3:25 AM EDT2018-05-08 07:25:07 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:02 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:02:22 GMT
    (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File). FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at it...(AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File). FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at it...

    The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.

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    The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.

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  • Suspect in shooting of ATF agent arrested, charged

    Suspect in shooting of ATF agent arrested, charged

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 1:38 PM EDT2018-05-08 17:38:46 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:13 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:13:52 GMT
    (Chicago Police Department via AP). This 2017 photo from a prior arrest provided by the Chicago Police Department, shows Ernesto Godinez. Federal authorities charged Godinez Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the shooting of an ATF agent in Chicago last week. God...(Chicago Police Department via AP). This 2017 photo from a prior arrest provided by the Chicago Police Department, shows Ernesto Godinez. Federal authorities charged Godinez Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the shooting of an ATF agent in Chicago last week. God...

    Federal authorities have charged a 27-year-old Chicago man in the shooting of an ATF agent in Chicago.

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    Federal authorities have charged a 27-year-old Chicago man in the shooting of an ATF agent in Chicago.

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  • WATCH: Girl, 11, jumps from moving vehicle to escape carjacking

    WATCH: Girl, 11, jumps from moving vehicle to escape carjacking

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 3:44 AM EDT2018-05-09 07:44:04 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 3:44 AM EDT2018-05-09 07:44:04 GMT
    Police arrested a 20-year-old Chicago man for the crime, charging him with vehicle hijacking, possession of a stolen vehicle and fleeing police. (Source: Aurora Police Department/WGN/CNN)Police arrested a 20-year-old Chicago man for the crime, charging him with vehicle hijacking, possession of a stolen vehicle and fleeing police. (Source: Aurora Police Department/WGN/CNN)

    Police arrested a 20-year-old Chicago man for the crime, charging him with vehicle hijacking, possession of a stolen vehicle and fleeing police.

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    Police arrested a 20-year-old Chicago man for the crime, charging him with vehicle hijacking, possession of a stolen vehicle and fleeing police.

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  • Pompeo arrives in NKorea to finalize Trump-Kim summit

    Pompeo arrives in NKorea to finalize Trump-Kim summit

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 2:46 PM EDT2018-05-08 18:46:39 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 2:13 AM EDT2018-05-09 06:13:44 GMT
    (AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray at the State Department, Monday, May 7, 2018 in Washington.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon). Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks with Mexican Foreign Secretary Luis Videgaray at the State Department, Monday, May 7, 2018 in Washington.

    President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea ahead of Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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    President Donald Trump says Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is en route to North Korea ahead of Trump's planned meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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  • Four charged after football player beaten in hazing incident

    Four charged after football player beaten in hazing incident

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 1:04 AM EDT2018-05-09 05:04:20 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 1:04 AM EDT2018-05-09 05:04:20 GMT
    (Source: WALA/CNN)(Source: WALA/CNN)

    The high school freshman’s parents are suing the school district, asking for the team’s coaches and staff to be fired and for the team to forfeit the upcoming season.

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    The high school freshman’s parents are suing the school district, asking for the team’s coaches and staff to be fired and for the team to forfeit the upcoming season.

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  • Braun defeats 2 GOP congressmen in Indiana Senate primary

    Braun defeats 2 GOP congressmen in Indiana Senate primary

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 12:34 AM EDT2018-05-08 04:34:54 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 12:37 AM EDT2018-05-09 04:37:06 GMT
    (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool). Senate candidate Mike Braun speaks during the Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate among Braun, Luke Messer and Todd Rokita, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Indianapolis.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool). Senate candidate Mike Braun speaks during the Indiana Republican Senate Primary Debate among Braun, Luke Messer and Todd Rokita, Monday, April 30, 2018, in Indianapolis.

    Republican voters in Indiana are picking a Senate nominee in a race that has been dominated by personal attacks and animosity.

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    Republican voters in Indiana are picking a Senate nominee in a race that has been dominated by personal attacks and animosity.

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  • Cordray, DeWine win their primaries in Ohio governor's race

    Cordray, DeWine win their primaries in Ohio governor's race

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:43 AM EDT2018-05-08 14:43:07 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 11:49 PM EDT2018-05-09 03:49:55 GMT
    (AP Photo, File). This combination of file photos shows candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Ohio governor in 2018 including, clockwise from left to right, former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio; Richard Cordray, former federal con...(AP Photo, File). This combination of file photos shows candidates seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Ohio governor in 2018 including, clockwise from left to right, former U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio; Richard Cordray, former federal con...
    Ohio's roller-coaster gubernatorial primary season will be decided in Tuesday's election.More >>
    Ohio's roller-coaster gubernatorial primary season will be decided in Tuesday's election.More >>
  • FL cop who appeared to kick suspect on video being charged with assault

    FL cop who appeared to kick suspect on video being charged with assault

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:58 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:58:13 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:58 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:58:13 GMT
    Officer Mario Figueroa has been charged with misdemeanor assault in the incident. (Source: WSVN/CNN/Cell Phone Video)Officer Mario Figueroa has been charged with misdemeanor assault in the incident. (Source: WSVN/CNN/Cell Phone Video)

    Miami police officer Mario Figueroa was caught on video taking a kick at suspect David Suazo while he was on the ground.

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    Miami police officer Mario Figueroa was caught on video taking a kick at suspect David Suazo while he was on the ground.

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  • Rachel Crooks, who said Trump forcibly kissed her, wins Ohio Dem primary

    Rachel Crooks, who said Trump forcibly kissed her, wins Ohio Dem primary

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:33 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:33:52 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:33 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:33:52 GMT
    Crooks was a receptionist at Trump Tower in 2005, when she says Trump kissed her without her permission. (Source: CNN)Crooks was a receptionist at Trump Tower in 2005, when she says Trump kissed her without her permission. (Source: CNN)

    Crooks won a Democratic primary for a seat in the Ohio state legislature on Tuesday.

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    Crooks won a Democratic primary for a seat in the Ohio state legislature on Tuesday.

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  • Australian scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland to end life

    Australian scientist, 104, heads to Switzerland to end life

    Wednesday, May 2 2018 12:49 PM EDT2018-05-02 16:49:51 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:26 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:26:02 GMT
    David Goodall, a 104-year-old Australian scientist, "welcomes death" at a Swiss clinic. (Source: CNN)David Goodall, a 104-year-old Australian scientist, "welcomes death" at a Swiss clinic. (Source: CNN)

    Australian scientist, 104, is on his way to Switzerland to end his life through assisted dying.

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    Australian scientist, 104, is on his way to Switzerland to end his life through assisted dying.

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  • Florida graduates who were yanked off staged unmoved by president's apology

    Florida graduates who were yanked off staged unmoved by president's apology

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:17 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:17:28 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 10:25 PM EDT2018-05-09 02:25:48 GMT
    University of Florida’s president called some students to apologize after they were physically removed from the stage at graduation.University of Florida’s president called some students to apologize after they were physically removed from the stage at graduation.

    University of Florida’s president called some students to apologize after they were physically removed from the stage at graduation. He also says the school changed its policies and is investigating the matter. Some students say that's not enough.

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    University of Florida’s president called some students to apologize after they were physically removed from the stage at graduation. He also says the school changed its policies and is investigating the matter. Some students say that's not enough.

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  • Police: Man drove himself to hospital after being shot

    Police: Man drove himself to hospital after being shot

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 7:38 PM EDT2018-05-08 23:38:07 GMT
    (Source: File)(Source: File)

    Gulfport Police are trying to figure out who shot a man early Tuesday morning in the 1700 block of 65th Avenue. 

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    Gulfport Police are trying to figure out who shot a man early Tuesday morning in the 1700 block of 65th Avenue. 

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  • Saints running back Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games of the 2018 NFL season

    Saints running back Mark Ingram suspended for the first four games of the 2018 NFL season

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:16 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:16:54 GMT

    The NFL has suspended Saints running back Mark Ingram for violating the NFL policy on enhancing drugs.

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    The NFL has suspended Saints running back Mark Ingram for violating the NFL policy on enhancing drugs.

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  • BREAKING

    Body found in Pearl River in Lawrence Co.

    Body found in Pearl River in Lawrence Co.

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:32 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:32:23 GMT
    Source: Raycom Image BankSource: Raycom Image Bank
    Source: Raycom Image BankSource: Raycom Image Bank

    Lawrence County officials are investigating a body found in the Pearl River around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. According to Coroner Sandra Lambert, the body of 80-year-old George Edmond Schultz Jr. was recovered from the river area south of Highway 184, outside Monticello, near a campsite.

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    Lawrence County officials are investigating a body found in the Pearl River around 1:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. According to Coroner Sandra Lambert, the body of 80-year-old George Edmond Schultz Jr. was recovered from the river area south of Highway 184, outside Monticello, near a campsite.

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  • VIDEO: Wow! Massive cloud of pollen erupts from trees

    VIDEO: Wow! Massive cloud of pollen erupts from trees

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:28 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:28:22 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:28 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:28:22 GMT
    When the bulldozer taps the tree, pollen erupts from its leaves so thick that it replicates the tree's shape. (Source: CNN/FACEBOOKWhen the bulldozer taps the tree, pollen erupts from its leaves so thick that it replicates the tree's shape. (Source: CNN/FACEBOOK

    When the bulldozer tapped the tree, pollen erupts from its leaves so thick that it replicates the tree's shape

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    When the bulldozer tapped the tree, pollen erupts from its leaves so thick that it replicates the tree's shape

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  • Dish has to pay $61M for illegal telemarketing; you can see if you're eligible

    Dish has to pay $61M for illegal telemarketing; you can see if you're eligible

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 4:31 PM EDT2018-05-08 20:31:58 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:03 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:03:50 GMT

    If you were part of the national Do Not Call Registry and were still contacted on behalf of Dish between 2010-11, you may be eligible.

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    If you were part of the national Do Not Call Registry and were still contacted on behalf of Dish between 2010-11, you may be eligible.

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  • U.S. Senate candidate Richard Boyanton proposes closing all VA hospitals

    U.S. Senate candidate Richard Boyanton proposes closing all VA hospitals

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 4:55 PM EDT2018-05-08 20:55:57 GMT
    Boyanton believes this effort would ultimately save our government about 25 percent on what is spent on the VA hospitals now. (Photo source: Facebook)Boyanton believes this effort would ultimately save our government about 25 percent on what is spent on the VA hospitals now. (Photo source: Facebook)

    Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Boyanton of Diamondhead proposed a new suggestion about all Veterans Affairs hospitals. “We should close down all VA Hospitals,” Boyanton proposed. 

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    Tuesday, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Boyanton of Diamondhead proposed a new suggestion about all Veterans Affairs hospitals. “We should close down all VA Hospitals,” Boyanton proposed. 

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  • Harrison Co. School District offers free summer meals

    Harrison Co. School District offers free summer meals

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 3:49 PM EDT2018-05-08 19:49:14 GMT
    The program is open for anyone 18 years old and younger, and no enrollment is necessary. (Photo source: Harrison County School District)The program is open for anyone 18 years old and younger, and no enrollment is necessary. (Photo source: Harrison County School District)
    The program is open for anyone 18 years old and younger, and no enrollment is necessary. (Photo source: Harrison County School District)The program is open for anyone 18 years old and younger, and no enrollment is necessary. (Photo source: Harrison County School District)

    As the school year is wrapping up for students all across the Coast, the Harrison County School District announced its free summer meals program. 

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    As the school year is wrapping up for students all across the Coast, the Harrison County School District announced its free summer meals program. 

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  • Tupelo mayor drops out of U.S. Senate race

    Tupelo mayor drops out of U.S. Senate race

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 2:38 PM EDT2018-05-08 18:38:29 GMT
    Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time.  (Photo source: Jason Shelton)Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time.  (Photo source: Jason Shelton)
    Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time.  (Photo source: Jason Shelton)Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time.  (Photo source: Jason Shelton)

    Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time. 

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    Tupelo Mayor Jason Shelton is dropping out of the race for U.S. Senate, saying it's just not the right time. 

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  • Leake Co. school bus engulfed in flames, kids evacuated safely

    Leake Co. school bus engulfed in flames, kids evacuated safely

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 1:27 PM EDT2018-05-08 17:27:43 GMT
    Leake Co. school bus engulfed in flames; Source: Miesha AmmonsLeake Co. school bus engulfed in flames; Source: Miesha Ammons

    A Leake County school bus was engulfed in flames Monday.

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    A Leake County school bus was engulfed in flames Monday.

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  • Student injured in wreck near Harrison Central

    Student injured in wreck near Harrison Central

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 1:26 PM EDT2018-05-08 17:26:30 GMT
    A high school student was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after a wreck near Harrison Central High School. (Photo source: WLOX)A high school student was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after a wreck near Harrison Central High School. (Photo source: WLOX)

    A high school student was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after a wreck near Harrison Central High School.

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    A high school student was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after a wreck near Harrison Central High School.

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  • Newborn hit with softball during game suffers broken skull

    Newborn hit with softball during game suffers broken skull

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 11:47 AM EDT2018-05-08 15:47:40 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 12:51 PM EDT2018-05-08 16:51:18 GMT

    The baby, mom and father were in the stands on the third base line behind a fence when the ball was hit.

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    The baby, mom and father were in the stands on the third base line behind a fence when the ball was hit.

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  • Estranged wife of murder victim arrested in Pascagoula

    Estranged wife of murder victim arrested in Pascagoula

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 11:22 AM EDT2018-05-08 15:22:28 GMT
    Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect.  (Photo source: Pascagoula Police Dept.)Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect.  (Photo source: Pascagoula Police Dept.)
    Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect.  (Photo source: Pascagoula Police Dept.)Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect.  (Photo source: Pascagoula Police Dept.)

    Another person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Pascagoula man. Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect. 

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    Another person has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a Pascagoula man. Octavia Williams-Biggs, 28, was arrested and charged with accessory after the fact. She's the estranged wife of the victim, Lorenzo Biggs, and the girlfriend of the primary suspect. 

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  • First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    First night of Rockefeller art auction fetches $646M

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 12:25 AM EDT2018-05-08 04:25:24 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:02 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:02:51 GMT
    (Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...(Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 via AP). This photo provided by Christie's Images Ltd. 2018 shows Claude Monet's, "Nymphéas en fleur," ("Flowering Water Lilies") painted 1914-1917. The painting, part of the collection of oil-family scion David Rockefeller...
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
    A collection of artwork put together by billionaire David Rockefeller that includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet and Georgia O'Keeffe is going up for auction.More >>
  • Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Newsom a target in last California governor debate

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 3:13 AM EDT2018-05-09 07:13:52 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 5:57 AM EDT2018-05-09 09:57:31 GMT
    (Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.(Aric Crabb/San Jose Mercury News-Bay Area News Group via AP). Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gavin Newsom speaks during a debate at the California Theatre, Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
    The candidates for California sparred over issues from immigration and taxes to infidelity in the last major debate of the race for California governor.More >>
  • 'Kink community' angry at New York attorney general comments

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    (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman talks to media members after Law Day at the Court of Appeals in Albany, N.Y. Schneiderman resigned from office Monday, May 7, 2018, after s...(AP Photo/Mike Groll, File). FILE - In this May 2, 2016, file photo, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman talks to media members after Law Day at the Court of Appeals in Albany, N.Y. Schneiderman resigned from office Monday, May 7, 2018, after s...
    Many members of the kink community are outraged that Eric Schneiderman, in resigning as New York's attorney general, depicted his alleged violence toward several women as "role-playing and other consensual sexual...More >>
    Many members of the kink community are outraged that Eric Schneiderman, in resigning as New York's attorney general, depicted his alleged violence toward several women as "role-playing and other consensual sexual activity.".More >>
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    How Google aims to simplify your life with AI

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    (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File). FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at it...(AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File). FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2016, file photo, Google CEO Sundar Pichai talks about Google Assistant during a product event in San Francisco. Google is likely to again put artificial intelligence in the spotlight at it...

    The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.

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    The company's digital concierge, known only as the Google Assistant, could gain new abilities to handle tasks such as making restaurant reservations without human hand-holding.

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  • Uber partnering with NASA on flying taxi initiative

    Uber partnering with NASA on flying taxi initiative

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:40 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:40:11 GMT
    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:40 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:40:11 GMT
    Uber is hoping commercial trips on flying taxis will become viable by 2023. (Source: CNN/Uber)Uber is hoping commercial trips on flying taxis will become viable by 2023. (Source: CNN/Uber)

    Uber is hoping commercial trips on flying taxis will become viable by 2023.

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    Uber is hoping commercial trips on flying taxis will become viable by 2023.

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  • 'Dine-and-Dash Dater' leaves woman with $130 tab

    'Dine-and-Dash Dater' leaves woman with $130 tab

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    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:39 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:39:05 GMT
    After 10 minutes, the woman realized her date wasn't returning. She was stuck with the $130 bill and paid it.After 10 minutes, the woman realized her date wasn't returning. She was stuck with the $130 bill and paid it.

    After 10 minutes, the woman realized her date wasn't returning. She was stuck with the $130 bill and paid it.

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    After 10 minutes, the woman realized her date wasn't returning. She was stuck with the $130 bill and paid it.

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  • Leaders of Japan, China, SKorea agree to cooperate on NKorea

    Leaders of Japan, China, SKorea agree to cooperate on NKorea

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    (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara). Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, center, arrives at the Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Li is on a four-day visit to Japan.(AP Photo/Koji Sasahara). Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, center, arrives at the Haneda international airport in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Li is on a four-day visit to Japan.
    South Korean President Moon Jae-in has arrived in Japan to join leaders from Japan and China for a summit that will largely focus on North Korea's nuclear program and other regional issues.More >>
    South Korean President Moon Jae-in has arrived in Japan to join leaders from Japan and China for a summit that will largely focus on North Korea's nuclear program and other regional issues.More >>
  • The Latest: Iran's leader: Trump 'cannot do a damn thing'

    The Latest: Iran's leader: Trump 'cannot do a damn thing'

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 2:03 AM EDT2018-05-09 06:03:16 GMT
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    (Iranian Presidency Office via AP). In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Iranian President Hassan ...(Iranian Presidency Office via AP). In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani addresses the nation in a televised speech in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Iranian President Hassan ...
    The Latest: Iranian news outlets weigh Trump's decision to pull America out of nuclear deal.More >>
    The Latest: Iranian news outlets weigh Trump's decision to pull America out of nuclear deal.More >>
  • Suicide bombers strike in Afghan capital, 6 wounded

    Suicide bombers strike in Afghan capital, 6 wounded

    Wednesday, May 9 2018 4:10 AM EDT2018-05-09 08:10:58 GMT
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    Several loud explosions could be heard in Afghanistan's capital, where the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate have carried out a series of massive attacks in recent months.More >>
    Several loud explosions could be heard in Afghanistan's capital, where the Taliban and an Islamic State affiliate have carried out a series of massive attacks in recent months.More >>
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  • Most excellent news: 'Bill and Ted' reuniting for sequel

    Most excellent news: 'Bill and Ted' reuniting for sequel

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 6:51 PM EDT2018-05-08 22:51:10 GMT
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    (AP Photo). This combination photo shows Keanu Reeves attending the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss "John Wick: Chapter 2" in New York on Feb. 2, 2017, left, and Alex Winter at the premiere of "Smosh: The Movie" in Los Angeles on July 22, 2015. Reeves ...(AP Photo). This combination photo shows Keanu Reeves attending the BUILD Speaker Series to discuss "John Wick: Chapter 2" in New York on Feb. 2, 2017, left, and Alex Winter at the premiere of "Smosh: The Movie" in Los Angeles on July 22, 2015. Reeves ...

    Party on dudes: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is getting a new sequel that will reunite Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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    Party on dudes: "Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" is getting a new sequel that will reunite Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter.

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  • Eurovision Song Contest picks 10 of this year's finalists

    Eurovision Song Contest picks 10 of this year's finalists

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 5:40 PM EDT2018-05-08 21:40:11 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:04 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:04:18 GMT
    (AP Photo/Armando Franca). Eleni Foureira from Cyprus performs the song 'Fuego' in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 during the first semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals take place in Lisbon on Tuesd...(AP Photo/Armando Franca). Eleni Foureira from Cyprus performs the song 'Fuego' in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, May 8, 2018 during the first semi-final for the Eurovision Song Contest. The Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals take place in Lisbon on Tuesd...
    The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest has sent 10 countries' performers into the Grand Final _ and ended the dream of nine others.More >>
    The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest has sent 10 countries' performers into the Grand Final _ and ended the dream of nine others.More >>
  • 'The Big Bang Theory' regains its spot at top of ratings

    'The Big Bang Theory' regains its spot at top of ratings

    Tuesday, May 8 2018 3:58 PM EDT2018-05-08 19:58:20 GMT
    Wednesday, May 9 2018 6:04 AM EDT2018-05-09 10:04:14 GMT
    CBS' comedy 'The Big Bang Theory' regains its spot atop the television rankings, pushing back ABC's 'Roseanne'.More >>
    CBS' comedy 'The Big Bang Theory' regains its spot atop the television rankings, pushing back ABC's 'Roseanne'.More >>

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