A tornado killed a person west of New Orleans on Wednesday. The day before, a woman and her son were killed in northwestern Louisiana after a tornado destroyed their home, following scattered tornadoes.
Tag: Mississippi
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As Drought Drops Water Level in the Mississippi, Shipwrecks Surface and Worries Rise
The river known for its vast reach and powerful currents has withered to levels not seen in decades, choking shipping lanes and endangering drinking water supplies.
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Welfare Scandal in Mississippi May Tarnish Brett Favre’s Legacy
His role in the misappropriation of welfare money has infuriated people in his native Mississippi and prompted some fans to call for his removal from the Hall of Fame.
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In Mississippi, Welfare for the Well-Connected as a Scandal Spreads
Millions earmarked for the needy in the nation’s poorest state instead went to projects that benefited the well-to-do, the state alleges, including a volleyball stadium at Brett Favre’s alma mater.