Strong winds topple trees, cut power in Byram
Strong winds knocked down multiple trees and damaged power lines in Byram on Saturday, and crews worked to restore power, Byram police said.
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Southern Miss defeats Appalachian State 86-73 to reach Sun Belt semifinals
No. 8 Southern Miss beat No. 4 Appalachian State 86-73 on Saturday to advance to the Sun Belt Conference tournament semifinals, the school said.
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Ferguson recalls first presidential vote, urges civility and kindness
In a column for SuperTalk Mississippi Media, contributor Ferguson said they voted in their first presidential election at 18 and urged Americans to treat others with the golden rule amid political divisions.
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Texas women reach SEC title game with win over Ole Miss
Madison Booker scored 31 points to lead No. 4 Texas past No. 24 Ole Miss in the SEC semifinals, advancing to face South Carolina in the championship.
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Lumberton forms grant committee to distribute $10,000 facade grant
The Lumberton Main Street Association will distribute up to $2,000 per business from a $10,000 grant to improve downtown storefronts, the group said. Applications close April 9 and are open to association members.
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Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 89-78 in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
No. 24 Ole Miss overcame a slow start to defeat fifth-ranked Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
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Trump warns college sports could collapse without reforms, predicts legal battle
President Trump told a White House summit that the entire U.S. college system could fail if college sports are not fixed, signaling potential executive action amid debate over athlete compensation and funding.
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Pearl River flood control project could boost Jackson’s economic growth
Local leaders see the Pearl River flood control project as a catalyst for downtown Jackson’s redevelopment, including retail, recreation, and nature spaces, despite some environmental and funding concerns.
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Mississippi Senate removes steering ban from PBM reform bill
The Mississippi Senate’s Public Health Committee approved an amendment to preserve pharmacy benefit managers’ authority with the Board of Pharmacy, removing a steering prohibition from the bill. The move aims to protect independent pharmacies.
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Sen. Wicker: Trump’s strike on Iran was ‘profound, deliberate and correct’
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran was the right move and outlined the goals and claimed achievements of the campaign in a column.
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