Ole Miss women’s basketball team beats Gonzaga 81-66 in NCAA tournament
The Rebels secured their first-round victory behind Latasha Lattimore’s 15 points, advancing to face Minnesota or Green Bay in the next round.
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Tennessean’s Aria Gerson previews Mississippi State-Vanderbilt rematch
Aria Gerson of The Tennessean told the T&L Extra podcast that Mississippi State will host Vanderbilt at Dudy Noble Field in a rematch of the 2021 College World Series final and that the Commodores have not met their usual standards this season.
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Mississippi State, Vanderbilt Set for High-Octane Series at Dudy Noble Field
Mississippi State and Vanderbilt, two of the Southeastern Conference’s top-hitting teams, meet this weekend at Dudy Noble Field in a series previewed by Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk as likely to produce plenty of offense.
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Mississippi House concurs with Senate on medical cannabis changes
The Mississippi House agreed to Senate amendments to HB 895, keeping patient medical cannabis cards valid for 12 months and requiring caregiver background checks every two years, lawmakers said.
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Mississippi Senate panel again blocks mobile sports betting bill
A Mississippi Senate gaming committee killed a House-passed mobile sports betting measure for the second time this session, citing concerns about tax cuts and revenue projections, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Mississippi Department of Education releases updated K-12 strategic plan
The Mississippi Department of Education has unveiled a new strategic plan aimed at strengthening the state’s education system through stakeholder input and new priorities.
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Ex-Mississippi Delta police chief pleads guilty to drug trafficking and bribery
Brandon Addison, a former Mississippi Delta police chief, admitted to federal charges of drug transportation and accepting bribes. He faces sentencing in August.
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Rankin County sheriff probe by Mississippi Today, New York Times named Goldsmith finalist
The Shorenstein Center selected the joint investigation into alleged abuses by Rankin County deputies as one of six finalists for the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, the center said.
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Mississippi crackdown reduces districts missing audits, officials say
Mississippi officials report progress in addressing school districts with overdue audits, with efforts intensified after recent school takeovers.
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Man struck, killed by Amtrak train in Biloxi
An unidentified man was killed Wednesday after being struck by a westbound Amtrak train while walking along tracks at Rodenberg Avenue, Biloxi police said. Officials said it was the fourth train-related death in Mississippi since Amtrak launched its Mardi Gras service in August 2025.
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