Mississippi
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Pilot lands stolen plane after threatening to crash into Mississippi Walmart storeThe Tupelo Police Department said the Walmart and a nearby convenience store had been evacuated and "citizens are asked to avoid that area until an all clear is given."WorldSep 3
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Mississippi’s capital city braces for forecasted floodingExperts predict the Pearl River will crest at 35.5 feet (10.8 meters) on Monday. The city estimates that 100 to 150 homes could be impacted by Monday night.WorldAug 28
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Tourism increasing at Elvis Presley’s birthplace as Tuesday marks 45th anniversary of his deathFans make a pilgrimage every year to Memphis to attend events during "Elvis Week,'' the annual celebration of Presley's life in the days surrounding his death anniversary.EntertainmentAug 16
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U.S. probe into 1955 lynching of Emmett Till ends with no new chargesCarolyn Bryant Donham was accused of lying about whether Till, a 14-year-old Black boy, ever touched her, which sparked his brutal killing by two white men in Mississippi.CrimeDec 6, 2021
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Tropical Storm Claudette brings heavy rain, flooding to Gulf CoastThe National Hurricane Center declared Claudette organized enough to qualify as a named storm at 4 a.m. Saturday.WeatherJun 19, 2021
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Plane crash into Mississippi house killed 4, including occupant of home: officialsPolice and the coroner's office identified the rest of the dead as a Texas neurosurgeon and two others who were flying to a university graduation ceremony.WorldMay 5, 2021
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Biden says lifting mask mandates a ‘big mistake’ as COVID-19 remains threat in U.S.Biden said it is critical to remain vigilant about wearing masks, washing hands and social distancing as Texas and Mississippi rolled back restrictions and mask mandates.HealthMar 3, 2021
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Boy, 2, abandoned with note at Goodwill drop-off in MississippiOne person has been arrested in connection with the incident, according to police in Southaven, Miss.TrendingDec 15, 2020
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Denver mayor travels for Thanksgiving after urging others to ‘stay home’Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has apologized after urging citizens to avoid travel, then hopping on a flight to see his own family in Mississippi.TrendingNov 26, 2020
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Mississippi citizens vote to approve flag with magnolia and phrase ‘In God We Trust’Mississippi will fly a new state flag with a magnolia and the phrase "In God We Trust,'' with voters approving the design Tuesday.PoliticsNov 4, 2020
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