Pirates debut teen shortstop Konnor Griffin shines in first game
Konnor Griffin, 19, made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, impressing in a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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Mississippi governor vetoes bill he says risks losing $1 billion in rural healthcare funding
Governor Tate Reeves vetoed Senate Bill 2477, citing concerns the legislation could jeopardize more than $800 million in federal rural health funds for Mississippi.
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Mississippi youth court reform bill stalls after Senate and House deadlock
A proposed overhaul of Mississippi’s juvenile justice system failed to advance after disagreements between the Senate and House, highlighting ongoing divisions over local government authority.
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann praises 2026 session, cites teacher raises and PERS changes
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Friday called the 2026 legislative session “very good,” highlighting teacher pay raises, National Guard health coverage reimbursements and reforms to the state retirement system.
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Mississippi Legislature ends session after approving $7.4 billion budget, teacher raises
Lawmakers concluded a three-month regular session this week after setting a $7.4 billion budget that begins July 1, approving a $2,000 teacher pay raise and passing a bill to fund $253 million in local projects, Mississippi Today reported.
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Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn expected to announce bid for governor
Mississippi Today says Philip Gunn plans to announce Tuesday that he will run for governor, which would make him the second official candidate in the 2027 race.
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Education-focused session yields few changes as school choice stalls in Mississippi
Lawmakers ended the 2026 session with limited education policy changes after weeks of infighting. School choice proposals failed and a teacher pay increase was cut to $2,000, legislators said.
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Fuller: New coach could return Arkansas to postseason
Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record told host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series podcast that Arkansas was one of college football’s unluckiest teams last season and that the program hopes a new coach can return it to postseason contention in 2026.
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Mississippi State falls 10-9 to Georgia; reporter cites miscues despite bright spots
Mississippi State lost 10-9 to Georgia on Thursday night, and reporter Brian Hadad said mistakes cost the Bulldogs the game even as a few positive moments offered hope for the series.
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Mississippi judges set to receive pay raises in new fiscal year
Mississippi judges will get significant pay increases beginning in July after lawmakers approved a bill, pending governor’s action. The legislation raises salaries for various judicial positions by over $13,000 in some cases.
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