Lawmakers weigh override of Reeves’ veto on winter-storm aid bill
Mississippi Today reported lawmakers are considering overriding Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of a bill to provide low-interest loans to communities hit by a winter ice storm.
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SPLC Sues Mississippi Agencies Over Jail Death Records
The Southern Poverty Law Center filed a lawsuit against Hinds County and Mississippi public safety officials, alleging violations of the Public Records Act related to jail death data.
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Jackson to seek developers for struggling city zoo
Mayor John Horhn said the city will solicit bids to develop the property that houses the long-troubled Jackson Zoo, citing tax credits and other incentives to attract specialty developers.
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Mississippi State Likely Without Starter for Ole Miss Series, Hosts Say
Hosts Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk said Mississippi State will probably be without a starter this weekend, with Ryan McPherson likely to miss a turn. Coach Brian O’Connor addressed the situation on the Diamond Dawg program.
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Mississippi health officer on shortlist for CDC director, Washington Post reports
The Washington Post reported that Dr. Dan Edney is among three names being discussed for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though officials say several others remain under consideration.
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Minnesota edges Mississippi 65-63 on Battle’s late jumper in NCAA Tournament
Amaya Battle hit a last-second shot to lift Minnesota over Mississippi in the second round of March Madness, advancing the Gophers to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.
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Mississippi IHL adopts financial literacy policy, advances funding model efforts
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved a new financial literacy policy and discussed a performance-based funding formula for public universities during Thursday’s meeting, according to officials.
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Supreme Court sounds skeptical of laws allowing late-arriving mail ballots
The Supreme Court on Monday questioned state laws that permit counting mail ballots received after Election Day during arguments in a Mississippi case that could affect voting rules in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia.
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Ole Miss Launches Center to Study College Gambling Amid Rising Concerns
The University of Mississippi announced the creation of a new research center focused on collegiate gambling, addressing concerns over addiction and athlete safety amid expanding online sports betting.
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Mississippi Health Official Dr. Dan Edney Among CDC Director Nominee Shortlist
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among several contenders for the CDC director position, as the White House considers nominees ahead of a key deadline.
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