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Inmate found dead at Mississippi prison
MERIDIAN, Miss. (AP) — An inmate was found dead inside his cell at a Mississippi prison, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) east of the state's capitol, authorities said Friday. This is the third death this month at the East Mississippi Correctional facility in Meridian. ...
Wood pellets production boomed to feed EU demand. It's come at a cost for Black people in the South
GLOSTER, Miss. (AP) — This southern Mississippi town's expansive wood pellet plant was so close to Shelia Mae Dobbins' home that she sometimes heard company loudspeakers. She says industrial residues coated her truck and she no longer enjoys spending time in the air outdoors. ...
Biotech company's CEO pleads guilty in Mississippi welfare fraud case
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The chief executive officer of a biotech company with ties to the largest public corruption case in Mississippi history pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of wire fraud for improperly using welfare funds intended to develop a concussion drug. Jacob...
The First Bancshares: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — HATTIESBURG, Miss. (AP) — The First Bancshares Inc. (FBMS) on Wednesday reported net income of $19.7 million in its second quarter. The bank, based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, said it had earnings of 62 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time...
This is one of the oldest games in North America. You've likely never heard of it
CHOCTAW, Miss. (AP) — As the drummers walk onto the field, the players behind them smack their hickory sticks to the beat. The rhythm envelops the stands and a palpable sense of anticipation flows through the crowd. Indigenous peoples have been playing stickball for hundreds of...
Trustmark: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Trustmark Corp. (TRMK) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $73.8 million. The Jackson, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of $1.20 per share. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 66...
Swiss manufacturer Liebherr to bring jobs to north Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Liebherr, one of the largest manufacturers of construction equipment in the world, is bringing a $176 million investment and 180 jobs to northeast Mississippi, state officials announced Tuesday. The Swiss company plans distribution and manufacturing operations...
Renasant: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Renasant Corp. (RNST) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $38.8 million. The Tupelo, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 69 cents per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average...
Cadence: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — TUPELO, Miss. (AP) — Cadence Bank (CADE) on Monday reported second-quarter profit of $137.5 million. The bank, based in Tupelo, Mississippi, said it had earnings of 73 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were 69 cents per share. ...
Shooting outside a Mississippi nightclub kills 3 and injures more than a dozen
INDIANOLA, Miss. (AP) — A shooting outside a Mississippi nightclub left three people dead and more than a dozen injured over the weekend, authorities said. A large crowd gathered outside a club near the Sunflower County courthouse in Indianola early Sunday, and officers were...
