Jackson man found guilty of sexual battery of three minors
A 52-year-old Jackson man was found guilty of sexual battery of three minors, WJTV reported. The station included resources for survivors and a hotline number.
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Mississippi State, Universidad ORT Uruguay reach agreement to expand exchanges
Mississippi State University said it has reached a memorandum of understanding with Universidad ORT Uruguay to boost educational, research and study-abroad opportunities for students and faculty.
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Pearl River County plans weir rehabilitation to restore East Pearl River
County officials say a proposed rehabilitation of the Walkiah Bluff Weir aims to restore water flow, improve recreation and support wildlife, but the project remains in planning and permitting with no construction timeline.
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Senatobia police officer involved in fatal toddler shooting accused of racial slur
A Senatobia police sergeant involved in a fatal shooting last month reportedly directed a racially offensive remark toward a coworker two days earlier, according to internal records reviewed by Mississippi Today.
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Siemens Energy breaks ground on $300 million facility in Rankin County
Siemens Energy said it has begun construction on a $300 million manufacturing campus in Rankin County that the company expects will create 300 advanced manufacturing jobs and produce high-voltage switchgear.
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Mississippi seeks federal aid for 8 counties hit by Tropical Storm Arthur
Gov. Tate Reeves requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump for eight counties after Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding and property damage in June, state officials said.
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SWAC reaches media rights deal with ESPN through 2030-31
The Southwestern Athletic Conference said it has reached a multi-year agreement keeping its football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons. The deal also extends participation in the MEAC/SWAC kickoff and Celebration Bowl through 2032.
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Study: Mississippi athletes more likely to reach professional ranks
A study by The Sports Geek found Mississippi athletes have higher odds than other states of being added to rosters in the NFL, NBA, MLB or MLS, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Mississippi teachers raise concerns over new digital classroom supply platform
Teachers across Mississippi are voicing frustrations over the state’s new digital system for accessing Education Enhancement Fund dollars, citing technical issues and limited vendor options.
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Nora Miller retires as president of Mississippi University for Women, cites funding fight and name-change fallout
Nora Miller retired June 30 after nearly eight years leading Mississippi University for Women, telling Mississippi Today her successor will inherit funding pressures, a shifting higher-education landscape and the aftermath of a failed 2024 name change.
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