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U.S. inflation rose to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023, raising concerns about Americans’ financial health amid rising prices and sluggish income growth, according to the Commerce Department.
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The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that a Mississippi court unreasonably applied Batson v. Kentucky and remanded the case of Terry Pitchford, who has argued the jury that convicted him was racially biased.
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Mississippi was placed in the low-performance tier in Trust for America’s Health’s Ready or Not 2026 report, but State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said the state’s preparedness systems remain strong and attributed the decline to reporting changes.
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State officials discuss AI initiatives and community concerns over data center expansion amid ongoing debates in Mississippi.
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A new study suggests Amazon’s data center projects have increased residential power bills in Mississippi, despite economic benefits touted by state officials.
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A federal review highlights Mississippi’s lack of transparency in spending nearly $206 million in rural health funds, drawing criticism from lawmakers and health experts.
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The Southeastern Conference will require all student-athletes to view a sports-betting education video before their first regular-season game in the 2026-27 athletic year, conference officials announced.
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Writer Brian Hadad says Ryan McPherson appears ready to resume a full role in Mississippi State’s pitching rotation as the Bulldogs enter postseason play. Hadad wrote that McPherson’s return could reshape the team’s pursuit of a second national championship.
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Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell on Friday briefed The Associated Press on a bipartisan bill that would limit transfers, restrict midseason coach hires and create targeted antitrust protections for college athletics.
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U.S. District Judge Daniel Jordan III ordered that Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-councilman Aaron Banks have until May 29 to enter guilty pleas ahead of a July trial, court records show.
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