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How gas prices have changed in Mississippi in the last week

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10 months ago

July 1, 2023

www.wjtv.com – Stacker – 2023-07-01 09:44:29

SUMMARY: Gas prices are down a few cents from last week as the July Fourth weekend begins. The average cost for a gallon of gas is $3.54 according to AAA gas price data. However, drivers are spending $20 less on average to fill up their tanks compared to a year ago. AAA expects a record 43.2 million people to hit the road this holiday weekend. In Mississippi, the current gas price is $2.97, with a 1-week change of -$0.04. The most expensive gas in Mississippi can be found in South Haven – Olive Branch. The states with the most expensive gas are Washington, California, and Hawaii, while Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama have the least expensive gas.

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April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-04-30 14:34:37

SUMMARY: Mississippi Lottery is introducing three new scratch-off games with varying prices and prizes. Lotto America will also be added to their draw game lineup, offering players a progressive jackpot starting at $2 million. The 2024 Summer of Fun promotion will begin in May, with opportunities to win cash, boats, and trucks. Current jackpot amounts for Mega Millions and Powerball are also highlighted. The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has reset after a player won $209,510. For updates and news, follow Mississippi Lottery on Facebook.

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Mississippi State receivers Mario Craver, JJ Harrell arrested Monday

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April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Jon Sokoloff – 2024-04-30 14:25:10

SUMMARY: Mississippi State freshmen wide receivers JJ Harrell and Mario Craver were arrested for possession of marijuana and alcohol by a minor. Both were highly rated prospects in high school. The Bulldog football coach Jeff Lebby released a statement saying they are aware of the matter and are gathering information. The arrests were made based on records from the Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office. The players, Harrell from North Panola HS and Craver from Clay-Chalkville HS in Pinson, AL, were four-star recruits according to 247Sports. The team has no further comment at this time.

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Flowood man sentenced for possessing thousands of images of child porn

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April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Sethanie Smith – 2024-04-30 12:21:08

SUMMARY: Flowood man Timothy Daniel Steele, also known as Timothy Daniel Gantenbein, was sentenced to over eight years in federal prison for possessing abusive child pornography materials. He was also sentenced to a lifetime of supervised release. Steele, 26, had thousands of images and videos depicting adult men engaging in sex with minor children. He pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and was ordered to pay restitution of $324,876.39 to his victims. Steele will also be required to register as a sex offender. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Flowood Police Department.

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