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Accused killer's death ruled a suicide by coroner

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An autopsy has ruled that a man accused of killing a Roman Catholic priest and taking the victim's car on a family vacation to Walt Disney World died in a jailhouse suicide.

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Drilling in state waters could soon be a reality Video included

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How and when should natural gas drilling take place in Mississippi state waters? That was the subject of a public hearing Friday night in Jackson County. State lawmakers have given the green light to drilling in waters just south of the barrier islands, and in certain areas of the Mississippi Sound. That doesn't mean the decision will go unchallenged. Opponents of drilling plan on making their voices heard.

Bryant salutes work of racial reconciliation group

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Gov. Phil Bryant says he plans to continue activity with a Christian group promoting racial reconciliation. Mission Mississippi honored Bryant Friday, hosting the Governor's Prayer Luncheon at the Jackson Convention Center.

Ingalls hands out checks to 19 schools, organizations Video included

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Ingalls calls it "an investment in our children's future." On Friday, the Pascagoula shipyard handed out more than $70,000 in grants to schools in Mississippi, Alabama and Louisiana. The grants can inspire students who hope to land technical and engineering jobs at Ingalls.

Hosemann backs Romney

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Republican Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann has endorsed Mitt Romney for president. Hosemann issued the endorsement in a news release Friday.

Fire at East Central Middle School

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WLOX has confirmed that a fire broke out at East Central Middle School, but is now out. School officials say the electrical fire broke out at 1 o'clock this afternoon in the 7th grade hallway.

Fire destroys home in Henderson Point

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Fire destroyed a Henderson Point home Friday afternoon. The home was on Bayview Street, just off Highway 90. Sheriff Melvin Brisolara said no one was injured in the house fire, but the structure was destroyed.

Autopsy rules suicide in inmate death

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An autopsy has ruled that a man accused of killing a Roman Catholic priest and taking the victim's car on a family vacation to Walt Disney World died in a jailhouse suicide.

MS Supreme Court suspends judge

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The Mississippi Supreme Court has suspended Lee County Justice Court Judge Rickey W. Thompson from office for 30 days without pay, effective Jan. 26.

Charter schools could be on the way for Mississippi Video included

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The topic of conversation during the senate education committee hearing Thursday morning was charter schools and how the state should go about making them a part of the educational system.

Gubernatorial Pardons Update Video included

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The search continues for one pardoned murderer who remains on the lam from the law. And there is growing concern about 20 missing files among the more than 200 criminals either pardoned or who received sentence modifications from former Governor Haley Barbour.

Mardi Gras Parades 2012

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A full list of Mardi Gras 2012 parade routes in South Mississippi.

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