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Comedian Reginald Carroll dies aged 52 after being shot in Mississippi
The Guardian
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August 25, 2025
Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll has died after being shot in northern Mississippi, according to authorities and media reports. The entertainer was 52, and among those who have paid tribute to him was Oscar-winning actor Mo’Nique, who...
Mississippi judge blocks state law leasing oyster reefs to private companies
SeafoodSource
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A Mississippi judge has blocked a recently passed state law that would allow the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) to lease out oyster reefs to private companies, preserving public access to those reefs for the time being. Local...
Bluesky blocks access in Mississippi over HB 1126 law
Dataconomy
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August 25, 2025
Bluesky, a social networking startup, has chosen to block access to its service within Mississippi rather than adhere to the state’s new age assurance law, House Bill 1126. Citing limited resources and concerns about the law’s broad scope and...
5 things to know for August 25: Crime crackdown, Immigration, Typhoon Kajiki, Wildfires, Mississippi
Crossroads Today - Texas
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Comedian Reggie Carroll Dies at 52 After Mississippi Shooting
Web NewsWire
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August 25, 2025
Los Angeles: American comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll, known for his stand-up routines, has died at the age of 52 after a shooting in Mississippi. Carroll was shot in Southaven on August 20, according to the Southaven Police Department where...
Mo’Nique leads tributes after beloved comedian Reggie Carroll is shot dead in Mississippi
The Independent
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August 25, 2025
The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Police in Mississippi have confirmed...
Bluesky blocks service in Mississippi over age verification law
Silicon Republic
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August 25, 2025
According to Bluesky, the Court’s decision will lead to widespread collection of sensitive data, track child users and limit free speech. Rising alternative social media platform Bluesky goes dark in Mississippi after a recent US Supreme Court...
Comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll shot dead at 52 in Mississippi
News9 Live
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August 25, 2025
Celebrity News Comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll shot dead at 52 in Mississippi New Delhi: American comedian Reginald ‘Reggie’ Carroll, known for his stand-up routines, has died at the age of 52 after a shooting in Mississippi. Carroll was shot...
Comedian Reginald Carroll shot dead in Mississippi
Telengana Today
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August 25, 2025
American comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, 52, was shot dead in Southaven, Mississippi, on August 20. Police confirmed one suspect is in custody. Carroll, known for appearances on Showtime at the Apollo and The Parkers, was mourned by the comedy...
Bluesky Blocks Mississippi Over Age Verification Law
Slashdot
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August 25, 2025
People in Mississippi no longer have access to Bluesky. "If you access Bluesky from a Mississippi IP address, you'll see a message explaining why the app isn't available," announced a Bluesky blog post Friday. The reason is a new Mississippi law...
Comedian Reggie Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi
ABP Live
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August 25, 2025
Reginald “Reggie” Carroll, a well-known name in Baltimore’s comedy circuit, has passed away after a shooting incident in Southaven, Mississippi. He was 52. According to police, officers were dispatched to Burton Lane on Wednesday following reports...
Comedian Reginald Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi At 52, Brother Jonathan Carroll Pens Emotional Note & Requests Privacy
Free Press Journal
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August 25, 2025
Comedian Reginald Carroll Shot Dead In Mississippi At 52, Brother Jonathan Carroll Pens Emotional Note & Requests Privacy | Photo Via Instagram In a shocking turn of events, Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll died at the age of 52...
A third of the U.S. economy is already in a recession or at high risk, and another third is stagnating, Zandi warns
Fortune
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Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi continued to sound the alarm on the risk of a downturn, warning that states accounting for nearly a third of U.S. GDP are already in a recession or at high risk of slipping into one. Meanwhile, another...
Daigle: Iberville needs voice in La. 1.industrial plans
Plaquemine Post South
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Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle is advocating for Iberville Parish's involvement in discussions regarding the RiverPlex MegaPark development planned near Donaldsonville. The industrial park, potentially housing projects like a Hyundai...
Mississippi’s oldest cigar shop expands in JXN
WLBT - Mississippi
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August 24, 2025
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - After 55 years in business, the state’s oldest cigar and pipe tobacco store is expanding and they’re staying right here in the capital city. The Country Squire has sat in The Quarter on Lakeland Drive in Jackson for over...
Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths
CBS News
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Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state's infant mortality rate has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. In Mississippi, 9.7 infants died for every 1,000 live births...
Baltimore Comic Reginald Carroll Shot Dead in Mississippi, Police Arrest a Suspect
Asianet Newsable
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August 25, 2025
Baltimore comedian Reginald “Reggie” Carroll was shot dead in Mississippi, police said. A suspect has been arrested as tributes from fans and fellow comedians continue to pour in. Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has died at the age...
Schlapper's local knowledge seals Bassmaster Elite win at Mississippi River
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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LA CROSSE, Wis., Aug. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pat Schlapper was surprised by his first Bassmaster Elite trophy, but not his second. The latter — this week's season-ending Pro-Guide Batteries Bassmaster Elite at Upper Mississippi River — fulfilled...
Entertainment News | Comedian Reginald Carroll Killed in Mississippi Shooting
Latestly
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August 25, 2025
Los Angeles [US], August 25 (ANI): Baltimore-based comic Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has died at the age of 52, PEOPLE reported. Carroll, best known for his stand-up comedy shows across the country, was shot in Southaven, Mississippi, on Wednesday,...
Bluesky Shuts Down in Mississippi Due to New Age Verification Laws
Social Media Today
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August 24, 2025
Decentralized social app Bluesky has opted to shut down access in Mississippi, as a result of the state’s recently updated user age requirements, which Bluesky says will be impossible for it to abide by, given its staffing and capacity. Under...