Corey Wiggins named president of Tougaloo College
Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal official, will become the 15th president of Tougaloo College on July 1, succeeding Donzell Lee after a yearlong search.
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Mississippi Senate adds $15 million for child care vouchers; funding faces uncertain path
The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to add $15 million for child care vouchers to a state human services budget bill, a move advocates say would only partially address a months‑long waiting list and still must survive further legislative action.
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Clarksdale trains local students to ease teacher shortage
Clarksdale Municipal School District is offering a vocational teacher-preparation course to address a severe staffing shortage and to diversify the local workforce, officials and participants said.
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Mississippi State opens SEC play against Arkansas’ elite pitching staff
Mississippi State begins Southeastern Conference play against Arkansas in a series Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk called a perfect test of the Bulldogs’ improvement. Hadad and Faulk noted Arkansas has dominated the matchup over the past eight years and questioned whether Brian O’Connor’s first SEC series can change that in Fayetteville.
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Ole Miss holds off Georgia 76-72, advances in SEC Tournament
No. 15 Ole Miss beat No. 7 Georgia 76-72 on Thursday in the SEC Tournament, overcoming a late Bulldog surge to reach the quarterfinals, the SEC said.
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Magnolia Tribune urges Mississippi to pass anti-debanking law
An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune argues Mississippi should enact state-level protections against ‘‘debanking’’ and not rely solely on federal action, citing the Fair Banking Standard Act and measures already adopted by other states.
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Mississippi anti-debanking bill could push banks away, opinion warns
An opinion piece in the Magnolia Tribune says proposed Mississippi legislation aimed at banning politically or religiously motivated account closures could increase regulatory complexity and prompt banks to avoid certain customers.
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Senate approves bipartisan housing bill to boost affordability and access
The Senate passed a sweeping housing bill Thursday aimed at reducing regulations, limiting corporate investors, and expanding funding for affordable homes amid bipartisan support. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.
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Judge orders pause on Medicaid recoupment from Greenwood Leflore Hospital
A Mississippi judge has temporarily halted Medicaid debt collection from Greenwood Leflore Hospital, citing the risk of closure. The hospital and state officials are in a dispute over repayment terms.
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Mississippi lawmakers send bill to governor easing approvals for rural hospitals
The Legislature on Wednesday approved a pilot program that would temporarily loosen the state’s certificate of need rules for about 55 rural hospitals, sending House Bill 1622 to Gov. Tate Reeves.
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