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Aggregated Mississippi News Articles

• Young Democrat launches House campaign against incumbent Bennie Thompson
  
  A former counsel to two prominent U.S. senators announced Wednesday that he will challenge longtime Democratic Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi.
  Mary Mccue Bell.  Washington Times.  Wed, 17 Dec 2025 15:59:00 -0500.
• Walmart shoppers say they found razor blades in loaves of bread; woman charged
  
  A woman who allegedly pushed razor blades into loaves of bread at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart stores has been arrested
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:28:00 GMT.
• Razor blades found in loaves of bread from Walmart sparks panic as 'person of interest' is identified
  
  Camille Benson, 33, allegedly tampered with several products at two Walmart locations in Biloxi, Mississippi, after several customers found blades in their bread.
  Daily Mail.  Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:06:03 GMT.
• Suspect arrested after Walmart customers report finding hidden razor blades in purchased bread
  
  Texas woman Camille Benson arrested for placing razor blades in bread at Mississippi Walmart stores, charged with attempted mayhem in disturbing case.
  Fox News.  Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:33:53 -0500.
• Whoopi Goldberg eulogizes Rob Reiner as 'standup guy' following director's death
  
  Whoopi Goldberg remembers Rob Reiner, who worked with her on "Ghosts of Mississippi," as a "wonderful director" and friend during an eulogy on "The View."
  Fox News.  Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:00:21 -0500.
• LSU's Lane Kiffin said Ole Miss players wanted him to stay for playoffs. Not so, some Rebels say
  
  New Louisiana State coach Lane Kiffin really wanted to remain at Mississippi through the College Football Playoffs this season.
  Chuck Schilken.  Los Angeles Times.  Wed, 3 Dec 2025 21:01:12 GMT.
• Man sentenced in murder of Ole Miss grad 10 months after body found
  
  A man pleaded guilty to murder and tampering charges and was sentenced to 40 years in the killing of a University of Mississippi graduate who was a prominent figure in the LGBTQ community.
  CBS News.  Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:03:24 -0500.
• A Border Patrol-led immigration crackdown is coming to southeast Louisiana. Here's what to know
  
  Around 250 federal border agents are expected to launch a monthslong immigration crackdown on Monday in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi dubbed "Swamp Sweep."
  Jack Brook, Rebecca Santana and Sara Cline.  Washington Times.  Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:45:44 -0500.
• What Time Is The Egg Bowl? How To Watch Ole Miss Vs. Mississippi State
  
  The Rebels have won four of the last five meetings against the Bulldogs, including last year's 26-14 victory in Oxford, Miss.
  By Mark J. Burns, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:26:42 -0500.
• Supreme Court weighing Mississippi mail-in ballot case that could have major impact on Illinois voting laws
  
  Conservatives want mail-in ballots to be counted no later than Election Day. Illinois allows ballots postmarked or certified by Election Day to be counted up to 14 days after the election.
  Rick Pearson.  Chicago Tribune.  Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:16:13 +0000.
• OPD confirms: Ricardo Kirk dead after standoff in Mississippi
  
  Kirk was wanted on a charge of aggravated assault with a firearm out of Omaha.
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Sat, 08 Nov 2025 22:06:00 GMT.
• Explosion at Mississippi plant sends large plume of yellow smoke into the air
  
  An explosion at a Mississippi chemical plant caused an ammonia leak, forced nearby residents to evacuate, officials said, and sent a giant plume of yellowish smoke into the air.
  CBS News.  Thu, 06 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500.

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