Longtime Fifth Circuit Judge E. Grady Jolly Dies at 88
E. Grady Jolly, who served on the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for 35 years, died Monday at age 88. He was known for his conservative rulings and sense of humor.
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Trump says he asked allies to send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open
President Donald Trump said he had asked about seven countries to send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iranian strikes continued in the Gulf, and Dubai International Airport suspended operations, reports said.
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Lawrence County schools to close March 16 ahead of severe storms
Lawrence County School District announced Monday that schools and district offices will be closed March 16 as severe storms are expected to move into Mississippi Sunday night, WJTV reported.
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Duke earns top seed as Arizona, Michigan, Florida also secure March Madness spots
Duke received the overall No. 1 seed for March Madness, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also earning top seeds. Miami (Ohio) barely made the field as an 11-seed, while several notable teams missed out.
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Mistakes Cost Mississippi State Series to Arkansas, Analysts Say
Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk said Mississippi State’s errors, rather than Arkansas’ play, were the decisive factor in the series and summed up a rough start to SEC play for the Bulldogs.
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Ole Miss women earn 5th straight NCAA Tournament bid
Ole Miss was selected as a 5-seed in the Sacramento region and will face 12-seed Gonzaga in the opening round on Friday, March 20, the NCAA said Sunday.
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Laughter may be ‘prelude to faith,’ Magnolia Tribune says
A Magnolia Tribune commentary says a clean comedy show in Lexington, Kentucky, prompted reflections on laughter’s role in religion and well-being, citing writers, scripture and research.
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Mississippi Medicaid expansion efforts stall despite potential benefits
Mississippi has yet to expand Medicaid since 2014, despite federal funding opportunities and ongoing legislative efforts. A new study highlights the financial and health benefits of expansion.
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Miss. lawmaker ties prison spending increase to health contract bids
House Corrections Chairwoman Becky Currie said a rise in the state’s prison budget is driven by a growing medical contract and higher payments to private prisons and pushed an amendment to require a new competitive bid process in 2027.
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Mississippians Protest U.S.-Israeli War on Iran in Jackson
Protesters gathered in Jackson on March 5 to oppose what they described as a U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The outlet published a photo gallery of the demonstrators.
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