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Justice for Carl: Laurel woman charged in rooster's death

Police have charged a woman allegedly involved in the death of Carl 2.0, the beloved rooster mascot of Ocean Springs. Kendra Schaffer, 35, a corrections officer at the Jones County Sheriff's Department, was charged with misdemeanor animal cruelty and has…

Reeves vetoes money for golf courses and other projects

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said Thursday that he has vetoed spending for several projects, including more than $13 million to revive a golf course and create an adventure trail at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park in Jackson.…

Reeves vetoes $50M for improvements to UMMC adult hospital

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has vetoed part of a budget bill for the University of Mississippi Medical Center, saying he objects to spending $50 million for improvements to the adult hospital in Jackson. The Republican governor…