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Former Parchman Prisoner Speaks Out About Conditions at Prison

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By Monica Mosley LOUISVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News) --- The Department of Justice launched an investigation after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of the inmates at the East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian Mississippi.   The suit claims…

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Frostbite Marathon is Running For a Cause

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By Airanna Robinson  Starkville, Miss. (Take 30) ---Many run for exercise, but this time was for a cause.  Runners came out Saturday morning to participate in the 35th annual frostbite half-marathon. The marathon hosted by Chic-Fil-A selects one charity every…

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Campus Parking Lot Improvements

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By Torenzo Richardson  STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---One of the most frequently used locations for commuters and teachers at MSU are causing problems, as some say parking lot conditions have worsened over the years.  Commuters complain about steep…

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New Study Shows Increase in Time Spent on Personal Devices by Cyber Hackers

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By Eryk Yunk STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---How protected are your personal devices? A new study shows that they might not be as safe as you once thought. The amount of time cyber hackers spend in personal devices, like cell phones or laptops, has  increased…

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Mississippi Has Highest Growth in College Educated Immigrants in the Nation

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By Eryk Yunk STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)---A new study shows a trend with Mississippi immigrants and higher education. In 2018, the USA recorded a record high population of immigrants, a population of over 44 million.  Mississippi has one of the lowest…

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MSU Workers Fight Flooding on Campus

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By Bronson Woodruff MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss (Take 30 News) --Areas in and around Oktibbeha county have seen tremendous rainfall. Despite this, Mississippi State’s campus has mostly been spared from flooding problems. The flood prevention is accomplished primarily…

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What's in Our Water?

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By Amari Collins STARKVILLE, Miss. (Take 30 News)--- What's in our water? The Starkville Water Department explained what precautions they are taking daily for the water system in order to prevent Starkville from having a water crisis like Flint, Michigan. Water, an…

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Starkville begins rainfall measurement project

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By Drew Gardner Starkville's weather in 2020 has been one of its rainiest.  After a record 90 inches of rainfall last year, climatologists and engineers have found a way to study rain patterns and better prepare for infrastructure collapse in case of rain that was…

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Heavy Flooding Impacts Columbus, Lowndes County

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By Bronson Woodruff MISSISSIPPI STATE, Miss. (Take 30 News) ---Flood waters in Columbus and Lowndes County were high this past weekend. Some roads were impassible – except by boat. People who live near the Tombigbee Waterway will undoubtedly feel the effects for quite…

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