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Beleaguered Oxford Animal Shelter to Close After Disturbing Photos Emerge

Mississippi Critterz board member Janice Antonow announced that Oxford’s animal shelter will be closing temporarily after months of rumors, leaks, and photos circulating of sick animals in unhygienic and crowded conditions. “We don’t have specific plans right now for the shelter,” Antonow said March 8. “I do know we’re going to close down, at least temporarily.” 

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Rep. Steven Palazzo
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Investigators: ‘Substantial Evidence’ Rep. Steven Palazzo Broke Laws With Funds, Favors

A non-partisan congressional ethics board says it found “substantial evidence” that U.S. House Rep. Steven Palazzo, a Mississippi Republican who represents the state’s 4th Congressional District, may have repeatedly violated federal law, including by misusing campaign funds and using his office for campaign purposes and to do favors for a family member.

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