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More details released on stolen UMMC laptop

MBJ Staff — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:24:21 +0000

JACKSON — The University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Mississippi State Department of Health has released more details about a stolen laptop computer containing sensitive, personal information about a health study’s participants as well as some UMMC patients. UMMC and MSDH are informing nearly 1,500 participants in research studies of a breach of their [...]

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Copper thieves target electric power substations

Associated Press — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 13:52:41 +0000

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI — Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with a rash of copper thefts from power company substations throughout South Mississippi. The Sun Herald reports the latest theft occurred either late Sunday night or in the early-morning hours Monday at the Mississippi [...]

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Scrap metal thieves stealing bridge supports

MBJ Staff — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:49:39 +0000

CHICKASAW COUNTY — The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is seeking assistance from the public with any information concerning the removal of steel support “H” pilings from state and local bridges in Chickasaw County. The pilings provide support for the bridges. The removal of any piling puts the motoring public at risk. It is vital [...]

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