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Some Mississippi Association of Independent Schools teams played Week 0 last week, while other MAIS teams begin play tonight. The Mississippi High School Activities Association season starts Aug. 28.
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The City of Jackson announced Thursday that MV Transportation and Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208-Jackson reached a deal to end a 39-day strike. The union said the new contract meets its demands for pay, working conditions and benefits.
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President Donald Trump announced a plan to temporarily permit increased beef imports at a 25% discount, drawing immediate criticism from conservative Republicans and ranching groups who say it could harm U.S. producers.
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The Mississippi Board of Education received updates on Okolona School District’s financial issues and the latest statewide assessment results, which showed mostly stable proficiency rates.
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JTRAN employees will end a monthlong strike and return to work Monday after a tentative agreement with MV Transportation that includes an immediate 5% pay increase and preservation of key routes, the union said.
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Officials uncovered illegal drugs and contraband at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield, leading to law enforcement searches and a suspension of inmate work programs. The source and extent of the drugs are under investigation.
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The FBI reported Americans ages 20-29 lost over $500 million to internet crimes in 2025. Chase is warning students and families to watch for online shopping, job and rental scams and AI-driven impersonation.
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Mississippi Democrats plan to wait until after the 2026 midterm elections to announce their candidates for the 2027 statewide races, according to party Chairman Cheikh Taylor.
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Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone unveiled the 10th annual Mississippi State Media Poll, which they say shows more agreement among voters than in previous years. Hadad has conducted the poll since 2016 by surveying reporters in the press box on the upcoming season.
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Southern Mississippi’s football stadium, known as The Rock, will be renamed Renasant Stadium following a decade-long sponsorship agreement with Renasant Bank. The deal is valued at nearly $14 million.
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