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The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower-court ruling and temporarily allowed mifepristone to be obtained by mail, at pharmacies and via telehealth while the court considers the dispute.
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A federal judge has temporarily halted the establishment of the Metro Jackson Water Authority, prompting the governor to withhold appointments to the board pending further legal review.
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The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in four officer-involved shootings, resulting in one death and injuries to three others, including a police dog.
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Gov. Tate Reeves called a May 20 special session to redraw three state Supreme Court districts. Black lawmakers say holding the House session in the Old Capitol — where the 1890 constitution was crafted — is insulting.
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Anne McGrew, the accountant for a nonprofit involved in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case, was sentenced to one year in prison Monday. She may serve less time under state guidelines and face house arrest afterward.
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Mississippi State University’s library staff were elected to membership in the Association of Research Libraries, WXXV reported. The membership takes effect July 1 and will make MSU the only university in Mississippi with ARL membership.
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Meteorologist Brynne said clear skies and calm winds are expected Sunday night with lows in the upper 40s to the low 50s. Sunshine will return Monday with highs near 76, and showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon.
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A slow-moving front could bring widespread, potentially strong thunderstorms to the Columbus, Mississippi, area Wednesday, WCBI reported. High pressure will keep conditions calm and cool through Tuesday.
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Southern Miss secured a conference sweep against Louisiana Monroe, while Mississippi State and Ole Miss both lost series against ranked opponents. The results impact SEC and Sun Belt standings.
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Mississippi State dropped a series in Texas but secured a must-win that preserved its chance to host, analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone wrote.
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