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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning told officials it discovered a security breach on Sept. 7, but the University of Southern Mississippi says it was not notified until Sept. 10, university and IHL spokespeople told Magnolia Tribune.
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The Jackson City Council approved a $337 million budget Friday that trims nearly 20% from last year and squeezes public safety funding, officials told Mississippi Today.
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A new Ipsos poll shows that half of U.S. adults cite the September 11 attacks as the most significant event in their lifetime, overshadowing other major milestones over the past 25 years.
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Jackson police have made their first arrest in the death of Tasia Fortune, a woman whose hanging death drew national attention. Authorities identified a suspect after the medical examiner ruled the case a homicide.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning said it is investigating a network security incident that disrupted services at the Office of Student Financial Aid and is assessing whether sensitive data was accessed.
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Mississippi State will play at Minnesota for the first time in school history in an early-season SEC-Big Ten matchup that analysts say carries unusually high stakes. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone preview the game, highlighting playmakers and offering predictions.
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The Mississippi Development Authority said General Atomics will build a 200,000-square-foot facility in Shannon, expanding production of advanced weapons systems and creating 125 jobs.
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At a public hearing at Alcorn State University, nearly 20 speakers discussed redistricting efforts, with only one supporting race-neutral maps and most opposing changes they say are racially motivated.
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Republicans rally in Dallas ahead of midterm elections, emphasizing accomplishments and warning of Democratic policies, as President Trump makes a push to energize voters.
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Deonte Shaw says he was severely beaten at the Hinds County Detention Center and later diagnosed with a traumatic brain injury; county attorneys say he suffered a medical emergency.
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