Ole Miss ends 10-game losing streak with win at Auburn
Ole Miss snapped a 10-game losing streak Saturday with an 85-79 victory at Auburn, highlighted by career-high performances from freshmen Patton Pinkins and AJ Storr.
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Administration freezes FEMA long-term recovery payments amid DHS shutdown, Democrats say funds remain
The Trump administration paused reimbursements for long-term FEMA recovery projects during a Department of Homeland Security funding lapse, drawing criticism from Democrats who say the Disaster Relief Fund still has money to cover the work.
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Hattiesburg residents explore 24-hour child care amid shortages
A proposal for a 24-hour child care facility in Hattiesburg gains attention as local families struggle with limited hours and state subsidy cuts. Community members see potential benefits for shift workers and single parents.
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Mississippi takes over Wilkinson County schools after years of low scores, financial concerns
The Mississippi Board of Education voted in January to take control of the rural district after reviews and interviews found persistent academic underperformance, governance problems and budget shortfalls, Mississippi Today reported.
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Jackson VA hospital to undergo major upgrades with federal funding
The G. V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center in Jackson will receive infrastructure improvements aimed at enhancing veteran care, part of a record federal investment.
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University of Mississippi Medical Center to resume full operations Monday after cyberattack
UMMC plans to reopen clinics at full capacity Monday after a cyberattack disrupted systems for over a week. Officials say significant progress has been made in restoring services.
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Mississippi House approves bill to exempt NIL pay from state income tax
The Mississippi House passed HB 4014 to exempt name, image and likeness compensation from the state income tax, proponents said, to keep the state competitive with no-tax states.
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Sen. Wicker urges U.S. and Europe to unite against rising authoritarian aggression
Sen. Roger Wicker said the United States and European nations must stand together to counter aggression from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, and called for increased support for Ukraine during a February trip to Europe.
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Mississippi Senate panel advances bill for Ibogaine clinical trials
A Mississippi Senate committee approved legislation to permit clinical trials of Ibogaine for neurological and addiction treatment, while a separate bill for medical cannabis gummies for terminally ill patients was rejected.
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Hinds County public defender asks for $350,000 to address staffing, detention crisis
Hinds County Public Defender Gail Wright Lowery asked supervisors to approve a $350,000 equity adjustment Monday to raise starting pay for assistant public defenders and ease what she called a constitutional crisis caused by vacancies and prolonged pretrial detention.
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