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The Supreme Court agreed Monday to hear an appeal from oil and gas companies seeking to block a Boulder, Colorado, lawsuit that seeks billions in damages tied to climate change, a case that could affect similar suits nationwide.
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The Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved the first-stage Doctor of Nursing Practice application at Mississippi College, created a Center on Collegiate Gambling at the University of Mississippi and authorized two new bachelor of science degrees, the board said. The board also presented Gov. Tate Reeves with the Karen Cummins Award.
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House Bill 1234, authored by Rep. Zachary Grady, would require public schools to post revenue, vendor contracts, attendance and staffing data on the Mississippi Department of Education website; the bill awaits Senate review.
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Mississippi State, Ole Miss, and Southern Miss have begun the season with impressive records, setting high expectations early in the college baseball season.
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John Davis, the government’s key witness in the trial of former wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr., testified Monday that he tried to do his best as defense lawyer Eric Herschmann sought to portray him as a well-meaning official amid allegations of misspending.
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The West Point Police Department says Jalon Little may have information about a Thursday shooting that injured two people on Meadowbrook Circle and is asking the public for help locating him.
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Kokomo police said two people wanted in a Vicksburg homicide were taken into custody after officers located their vehicle at a residence east of the city.
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Brian Townsend, head coach of Canton High School’s boys basketball team, was arrested in Rankin County and charged with driving under the influence, no insurance and another traffic violation, Rankin County officials said.
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Healthgrades placed the Oxford hospital in the top 5% for clinical excellence and again listed it among the Best 250 Hospitals for 2026.
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Southern Miss claimed the title at the Round Rock Classic, while Mississippi State and Ole Miss secured sweeps at home, marking a successful start to the college baseball season for Mississippi teams.
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