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Food banks in Mississippi distributed 40 million meals last year and are collaborating more closely as federal support diminishes, advocates say. Experts warn that federal cuts threaten anti-hunger efforts statewide.
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Regency Hospital, a long-term acute care facility in Meridian, is set to close by mid-March due to business reasons, according to its owner. Patients will be transferred to other care providers.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as it continues to restore systems after a Feb. 19 cyberattack. Officials said progress is being made, but experts warned full recovery could take months.
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A software failure at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse has led to a significant backlog, impacting retailers and the hospitality industry. Officials aim to resolve the delays within a month.
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No. 12 Southern Miss defeated Alabama 14-4 in a game ended by the 10-run rule after grand slams by Ben Higdon and Kyle Morrison, the schools said.
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Hinds County officials are requesting $350,000 in emergency funds to address staffing shortages in the public defender’s office, which has lost five staff members in six months.
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President Donald Trump’s address tonight is expected to focus on domestic issues and his administration’s policies, amid ongoing scrutiny and political protests. Democratic responses will highlight contrasting visions for the country.
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The Mississippi Department of Education adopted a K-12 Workforce Development Plan to help students identify career paths and provide districts a customizable framework, officials said. The State Board also appointed an interim superintendent for the Okolona Separate School District.
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Defend Mississippi urged Hinds County supervisors to appropriate $350,000 to raise starting public defender salaries to $80,000, while supervisors said the county lacks funds amid jail costs and state mandates.
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The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 to confirm RaShall Brackney as the city’s new police chief, after a lengthy questioning period. Brackney, a former Charlottesville police chief, aims to rebuild trust and improve morale in Jackson’s police force.
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