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UPDATE: Department of Justice, Boston police deny bombing arrest

Ross Reily — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:54:47 +0000

UPDATE … The FBI said no arrests have been made in the Boston Marathon bombing, despite widespread earlier reports that a suspect was in custody in Monday’s deadly attack. Paul Bresson, a spokesman for the FBI, based in Washington, also pleaded with reporters to verify their information through “appropriate official channels” since inaccurate reporting can [...]

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Contract awarded for ‘whistle stops’ along Tanglefoot Trail

Associated Press — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:20:24 +0000

PONTOTOC — A Thaxton company has been awarded a $319,000 contract to construct four “whistle stops” along the Tanglefoot Trail in north Mississippi. Karen Heintze, project manager for Three Rivers Planning and Development District, tells the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Hooker Construction Company will build “whistle stops” at Ingomar, Ecru, Algoma and Houlka. “Whistle stops” [...]

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Spurs nearly complete connecting trail with city’s downtown

Associated Press — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:12:32 +0000

HATTIESBURG — The pieces that will link downtown Hattiesburg and the Longleaf Trace finally are falling into place. The spurs that eventually will connect Kamper Park/Hattiesburg Zoo and the Hattiesburg Train Depot to the spear of the Trace nearly are complete. Construction on the main bike path-walkway that will run from just west of U.S. [...]

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Keeping your resolution

Jeff Seabold — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 06:00:10 +0000

>> New Year’s is the time to start fresh. It is the time we have to reinvent ourselves. This largely ceremonial journey is celebrated by almost half of Americans. I personally feel like almost everyone I know makes some sort of resolution. While the studies are not clear about the number of Americans making resolutions, [...]

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Fleet Fit Keeps Ridgeland Fit

Stephen McDill — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 08:03:38 +0000

RIDGELAND- Lesley McLin of Fleet Feet in Ridgeland has the scoop on everything from hydration to sports bras to the store’s running and walking support groups. Plus hear her top tip for advanced and aspiring runners.

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Delbert Talks Running

Stephen McDill — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:43:45 +0000

JACKSON- In anticipation of the 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon, MBJ-TV stopped by Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann’s office to see why he is still running and not the campaign running either.

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Stinky Feet, Flowood

Stephen McDill — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:39:09 +0000

FLOWOOD- Local athletic stores like Stinky Feet are gearing up for the 2011 Mississippi Blues Marathon. In this segment MBJ-TV learns about the importance of good footwear.

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