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Mississippi’s revenue collections in March surpassed projections by nearly $21 million, contributing to a year-to-date surplus. Lawmakers set the 2027 budget at just under $7.4 billion.
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Legislation requires students to attend at least 66% of the school day to be counted as present and clarifies attendance rules for school activities. It also targets chronic absenteeism and boosts pay for attendance officers.
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Anna Hu has been named Mississippi Today’s inaugural Haselhorst Fellow, focusing on mental health and underserved communities in the state. Her background spans biochemistry and journalism.
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U.S. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana endorsed incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith at a fundraising event in Flowood, emphasizing her conservative leadership.
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Mayor John Horhn’s administration is exploring a public-private partnership with Houston-based Clutch Consulting to move hundreds of unhoused people into housing, city and consulting leaders told Mississippi Today.
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Helen Zille, a former mayor and current mayoral candidate, used a snorkeling stunt in Johannesburg to draw attention to years of infrastructure neglect by city authorities.
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The City of Gautier announced a listening session for Ward 4 residents April 14 at Liberty Church, where City Manager Carlos Moulds and other city officials will meet with residents, the city said.
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Meteorologist Brynne said clouds will linger Sunday night with lows in the low 50s and north winds of 10 to 15 mph. She said Monday will be mostly cloudy but milder, with highs near 69 degrees and sunshine returning Tuesday with highs near 76 degrees.
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Starkville Strong held a fish fry and community event on Good Friday to raise money for a program that helps unhoused people regain stability, the organization said.
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WCBI reported that the Columbus, Mississippi, area will dry out after weekend rainfall, with overnight lows in the mid-40s and highs reaching the mid-70s by Tuesday.
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