U.S. stocks rise after economic reports and easing oil prices
Wall Street rebounded Wednesday as economic data pointed to strong growth and oil prices stabilized, easing market volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
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Bills to Adjust New PERS Tier 5 Die, Officials Say
Legislation to roll back parts of Mississippi’s recently enacted PERS Tier 5 failed to advance, raising concerns from law enforcement and other public employees about recruitment and retention.
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Clinton OKs tax deal for undisclosed data center as residents voice concerns
Clinton city leaders approved a tax incentive for an unnamed company proposing a data center that city officials say could bring at least $750 million in investment and create 50 jobs, prompting residents to raise questions about secrecy, utilities and pollution.
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Mississippi lawmaker drops gun bill after NRA opposition
A Mississippi senator withdrew a bill aimed at restricting gun access for domestic violence offenders amid opposition from the NRA. He plans to reintroduce the measure next year.
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Fifth Circuit upholds bribery conviction of former Hinds County sheriff Crisler
A federal appeals court has affirmed the conviction of Marshand Crisler, the former interim sheriff of Hinds County, on charges of accepting bribes. Crisler is currently serving a prison sentence.
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RaShall Brackney to begin as Jackson police chief within a month
Dr. RaShall Brackney is set to start as Jackson’s police chief in less than a month and says she plans to bring new ideas to the department, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi Senate committee approves bill to create Jackson water authority
A bill to establish the Metro Jackson Water Authority cleared a Mississippi Senate committee, aiming to oversee Jackson’s water system amid ongoing changes.
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Mississippi lawmakers consider changes to hazardous waste injection laws
The Mississippi Senate is reviewing a bill that would modify regulations on commercial hazardous waste disposal via underground injection wells. Critics express concern over potential expansion of waste imports into the state.
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Mississippi Senate advances bills on workforce, land sale, and energy contracts
The Mississippi Senate Committee approved legislation supporting workforce development, financial literacy, and the sale of university land, while also reviewing energy performance contracts and school funding.
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Mississippi editorial urges Washington to leave sports betting to states
An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune says federal approvals of prediction markets threaten state-regulated sports betting and could erode states’ authority.
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