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Man finds more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his property
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Nick Pirozzi, Dorothy Sedovic , KGNS — Sitewide
· July 24, 2026
· 2 min read
BOONEVILLE, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A property owner in Mississippi has uncovered more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his land, and he believes more remain buried on the site. Harold Knight’s property is across from the large cross displayed along Highway 45 in Booneville. Knight said h...
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Key takeaway ( WTVA /Gray News) — A property owner in Mississippi has uncovered more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his land, and he believes more remain buried on the site.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? BOONEVILLE, Miss. ( WTVA /Gray News) — A property owner in Mississippi has uncovered more than 200 Civil War-era cannonballs on his land, and he believes more remain buried on the site. Harold Knight’s property is across from the large cross displayed along Highway 45 in Booneville. Knight said h...
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