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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but debate continues over whether to keep the clocks on DST year-round. Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have taken opposing positions.
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President Donald Trump and his economic team argue that Kevin Warsh and advances in artificial intelligence can recreate the 1990s growth surge by easing interest rates. Economists say the analogy is incomplete and conditions are different now.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not seek a third term but hinted he plans to remain in public life, saying “I will be on the ballot,” The Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not run for reelection in 2027, fueling speculation about a gubernatorial bid next year. He indicated he plans to remain on the ballot in 2024.
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Two men have admitted guilt in federal court for illegally obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits while incarcerated in Mississippi. The scheme involved transferring funds among prisoners using various means.
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Tuesday is the deadline for committees to pass general bills from the other chamber, and some lawmakers say they are unlikely to call further meetings, which could doom school choice and prison health care measures.
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Former president Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, calling it the “greatest chance” for Iranians and saying bombings will continue, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Rankin County Emergency Operations said air quality fell into the unhealthy category March 1, 2026, with an Air Quality Index of 153, officials said.
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Two people died in a crash on Highway 552 West just before 9 a.m. on Feb. 28, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
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A joint U.S.-Israeli operation targeted Iran, killing its top military officials and raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Iran responded with missile and drone strikes across the region.
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