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The Mississippi College School of Law honored Medgar Evers with a posthumous honorary degree during its commencement ceremony, recognizing his contributions to civil rights and justice.
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A U.S. magistrate judge issued a protective order this week restricting access to discovery in the federal bribery case against Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, former Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and ex-City Council member Aaron Banks, court records show.
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Seaman Austyn Mundell of Gulfport, Mississippi, serves as an information systems technician aboard the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Greeneville, the U.S. Navy said. Mundell joined the Navy a year ago and said he is carrying on a family tradition.
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A bid to require elected school boards statewide stalled during the 2026 legislative session, but lawmakers approved a measure to convert Poplarville’s appointed board to five elected seats and proponents plan another push when lawmakers return in January, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Judge Tom Lee, who oversaw the ‘Goon Squad’ case, is set to step down next month after more than four decades of service in the Southern District of Mississippi.
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A free workforce event in Jackson offers job seekers opportunities to meet with employers, training providers, and community organizations.
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A new marker at Jackson State commemorates Benjamin Brown, who was shot and killed during protests in 1967, as the university honors civil rights history and activism.
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The 2026 NFL season begins with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots and features international games in Australia, France, Mexico, and more. The schedule includes notable matchups and a season opener on a Wednesday.
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Mississippi State’s offense overwhelmed Texas A&M on Thursday, a showing commentators said all but secured a first-round NCAA Tournament host site. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan warned late-inning mistakes could trouble the Bulldogs later this weekend.
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A former sheriff wrote in Magnolia Tribune that support for law enforcement should transcend politics, citing staffing shortfalls, assaults on officers and recent declines in violent crime.
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