Mississippi's senators don't see the same Union as Obama

Though President Barack Obama in his final State of the Union address asked for Congress to work with him to solve problems and achieve goals during his last year in the White House, it appears Mississippi's Republican senators are ready to move on -- and in a different direction.

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What if state traffic cameras could record? Lawmaker says it might make it easier to catch suspects

OCEAN SPRINGS -- The idea came from the father of an assault victim in Ocean Springs: Have the state Department of Transportation's traffic cameras on state highways record what they're monitoring for at least 24 hours.

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The Latest: US defense secretary welcomes sailors' release

The latest developments following the release of 10 U.S. Navy sailors detained by Iran after entering its territorial waters (All times local).

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Despite lotto frenzy, adoption seems unlikely in Mississippi

It once seemed Mississippi was close to starting a lottery. In 1992, 53 percent of Mississippi voters chose to remove a state constitutional prohibition on lotteries. Then momentum stalled and lotteries remain prohibited under state law, with a penalty of five years in prison for anyone who operates one.

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Mississippi governor pushes school choice at inauguration

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant was inaugurated for a second and final term Tuesday and made his strongest pitch to date for letting parents use tax dollars to send children to schools of the family's choice.

Jackson County

3 longtime members step down from SRHS Board of Trustees

PASCAGOULA -- The president of the Singing River Health System's Board of Trustees has announced that three longtime members of the board will step down in keeping with a settlement agreement between the board, Jackson County leaders and attorneys for retirees who sued the county hospital systems over a failed pension plan.

Casino Gambling

Guests ask for and receive improvements at Beau Rivage Casino

BILOXI -- The Beau Rivage Resort & Casino had a great year in 2015, general manager Marcus Glover said, and MGM Resorts International invested millions to start this new year with three renovated spaces at the casino.

Jackson County

Man's body found in Jackson County woods a week after his auto accident

JACKSON COUNTY -- The body of a missing man has been found in woods off Mississippi 613 about a week after he was seen running from the scene of a traffic accident, Sheriff Mike Ezell said.

Crime

'Peeping Tom' spied on Diamondhead woman, investigator says

DIAMONDHEAD -- A man accused of spying on a woman Dec. 9 from outside her window was arrested Friday on a felony charge of "peeping Tom" voyeurism.

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Video: Beau Rivage Casino ups its game

Millions spent on makeover of the poker room, high limit room and new non-smoking room at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi.

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Help Police: Make Traffic Cameras Record

Danny Jalanivich, whose daughter was attacked in September, approached the state about having MDOT traffic cameras record and save footage for a day.

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Video: Knight Cities Challenge finalists have big plans for Gulfport and Biloxi

The Knight Cities Challenge gives grants to innovators with ideas on how to make the 26 communities that the Knight brothers once owned papers in a more vibrant place to live and work. This year two local participants were chosen as finalists. Hear about their ideas to improve Gulfport and Biloxi.

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Video: The untold story of the Katrina Dolphins -- from Gulfport to Atlantis

Marine Life Oceanarium in Gulfport was home to 14 dolphins before Katrina made landfall. Six dolphins were relocated to swimming pools on higher ground before the water began to rise, but the remaining eight “Katrina dolphins” weathered the historic storm in their on-site tank. From Gulfport to the Bahamas, this is their story.

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Saints recognize Gulfport retiree for years of volunteer work

Although John Armstrong of Gulfport retired more than a decade ago, he had devoted his "free" time to passionately helping others.

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St. Louis Rams moving to LA; NFL’s 21-year absence ends

San Diego Chargers will have the option to join them in a compromise approved by NFL owners

$100 million pledged if either Chargers or Oakland Radiers build a new stadium in their current markets

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Pascagoula stays alive in playoff hunt with win

PASCAGOULA -- Pascagoula kept its playoff hopes alive beating West Harrison 3-2 (4-2) on penalty kicks Tuesday night.

High School Sports

Scott hits the mark late to lift Pascagoula over West Harrison

PASCAGOULA - Illyan Scott's jumper didn't fall for much of the night, but it hit when it mattered most for Pascagoula.

Crime

Man gets 72 years for kidnap, sex assault of two boys

BAY ST. LOUIS -- A man who kidnapped and sexually assaulted two Pearl River County boys, and tried to kill one of the boys by slashing his throat, has been sentenced to 72 full years in prison.

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New Orleans Saints must focus on defense to be relevant again

While viewing the four wildcard games this past weekend, I watched intently at the defensive units and applied my own form of NFL analytics to arrive at the following unscientific conclusion.