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New legislation in Mississippi targeting illegal immigration could face lawsuits, with the ACLU indicating potential legal action. The laws include measures on ICE cooperation, driver’s licenses, election security, and criminal penalties.
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President Trump’s budget director testified before Congress, emphasizing the need for substantial upfront investment to expand U.S. military capabilities amid proposed budget cuts to domestic programs.
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A legislative watchdog report and a Mississippi Today analysis found that most donations routed through the Children’s Promise Act were used for nonclassroom expenses, raising questions about oversight.
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The mother of Jared Padgett filed a $150 million federal civil rights lawsuit alleging Simpson County deputies repeatedly Tasered and then fatally shot her son in 2023.
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Lawmakers returned to the Capitol April 15 to try to overturn Gov. Tate Reeves’ vetoes but left without any sustained success after the Senate blocked override attempts, lawmakers said.
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Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone teamed up for the first official mailbag episode of ‘The Rumblings,’ the show announced. The podcast’s description noted Mississippi State may be struggling on the baseball field.
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Tristan Bissetta had four hits, including a home run, and was named game MVP as No. 25 Ole Miss beat No. 22 Southern Miss 10-3 at Trustmark Park on Tuesday.
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Mississippi has the highest in-state answer rate for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reflecting the state’s strong efforts in mental health crisis response and prevention.
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Gov. Tate Reeves allowed a bill to become law without his signature that bars Department of Marine Resources officers from stopping or boarding vessels without probable cause, lawmakers and the senator who sponsored the measure said.
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Former House Speaker Philip Gunn announced his bid for governor of Mississippi, emphasizing economic development, social issues, and attracting young families to the state.
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