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International Paper announced plans Friday to build a $225 million sustainable packaging plant in Brandon, Mississippi, the company said. The 468,000-square-foot facility is expected to begin construction in June 2026 and start operations in the fourth quarter of 2027.
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Jordan Anthony, 21, from Tylertown, Mississippi, claimed the gold medal at the 2026 World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland with a time of 6.41 seconds.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center’s revenue fell about 20% below projections in February following a cyberattack that disrupted operations for nine days.
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A federal jury in Jackson found former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. not guilty on 13 charges tied to a Mississippi welfare scandal that investigators say involved about $94 million in misspent funds.
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Latasha Lattimore scored 15 points and Sira Thienou returned from a knee bruise as No. 5-seed Ole Miss beat No. 12-seed Gonzaga 81-66 in Minneapolis, the box score shows.
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Eight regular Republican donors told Magnolia Tribune they are reconsidering political giving after lawmakers killed a school choice proposal and approved changes to a pharmacy benefit bill that business leaders say will raise drug costs.
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The Biden administration calls for federal leadership to prevent a patchwork of state AI laws, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with safety. Congressional leaders show bipartisan support, but legislative approval may be challenging.
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A jury found former wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. not guilty on all 13 counts related to Mississippi’s largest public welfare embezzlement scheme. The verdict concludes a years-long legal battle over misappropriation of federal funds.
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A federal jury acquitted Teddy DiBiase Jr. of all charges related to a Mississippi welfare fraud scheme after a 20-day trial. DiBiase, a former pro wrestler, was accused of misusing nearly $3 million in federal funds.
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The justices unanimously ruled Friday that Gabriel Olivier may seek an injunction blocking future enforcement of a Brandon, Mississippi, ordinance after his arrest, Justice Elena Kagan wrote. Lower courts had barred the suit because of a prior criminal conviction.
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