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Quarterback Kamario Taylor, a rising sophomore, brings promise to Mississippi State, which has struggled in the SEC. His talent has garnered praise from coaches and analysts alike.
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Canton Public School District says students will receive free meals in August, but officials are asking parents to verify household income to secure federal reimbursements after switching programs, the district said.
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The district attorney overseeing Nolan Wells’ case emphasizes ongoing investigation and urges the public to wait for answers. Wells’ body was found on Horn Island after a July 4 boat trip, sparking widespread questions.
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Coach Jeff Lebby and his Mississippi State contingent spoke confidently at SEC Media Days in Tampa, and analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said the tone suggests a season to watch in Starkville.
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Members of the U.S. House will gather in Biloxi next week to discuss permits, the Bonnet Carré Spillway’s impact, and efforts to restore the Mississippi Sound ecosystem.
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State agencies, nonprofits, and local governments can apply starting August 3 for grants to fund conservation and outdoor recreation projects across Mississippi.
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Oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed Middle East fighting, and analysts say the rise will push gas, grocery and shipping costs higher for consumers.
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State unemployment held at 3.8 percent in June, and new forecasts from the University Research Center and state economist say job growth will be flat in 2026 with slight gains in 2027.
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Members of Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council said contract terms requiring reimbursement every three months are preventing some awardees from signing grants, potentially delaying use of roughly $50 million in opioid settlement money.
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Mississippi Christian University golfer Sydney Moss beat Maddy Beeching with a par on the fourth extra hole to win the 2026 Mississippi Women’s Amateur at Patrick Farms, tournament results show.
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