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Mississippi’s SNAP error rate has decreased to 8.69%, but the state remains at risk of paying millions in matching funds under new federal rules. The changes are part of a broader effort to reduce waste and fraud in public assistance programs.
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The National Football Foundation placed the late Mike Leach atop its ballot for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class, citing adjusted eligibility rules that made the coach eligible.
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A state utility regulator declined to issue an opinion on whether a planned private power plant for a proposed artificial intelligence campus would make the developer a public utility. Gabriel Prado said his company will continue pursuing the project despite objections from Entergy and Mississippi Power.
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Former Mississippi State coach Mike Leach is among the 80 players and nine coaches nominated for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame. The class will be announced in January.
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A federal court has limited the actions of a new water authority set to take over Jackson’s water and sewer systems, citing concerns over interference with ongoing federal receivership.
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Mississippi State defeated Cincinnati 10-5 on May 30, 2026, to advance to the Starkville regional final, WJTV reported. The Bulldogs will face the winner of Cincinnati and Louisiana Sunday at 7 p.m., WJTV said.
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A 17-year-old died Saturday in a vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Cynthia Road in Jackson, police said. The crash involved a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2023 Honda Accord and is under investigation.
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A driver died in a fiery crash on West County Line Road in Jackson just before 9:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026, police said. The vehicle was a gray Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 30-year-old woman, authorities said.
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Tomas Valincius struck out 10 and Mississippi State scored multiple-run innings to beat Cincinnati 10-5 in the Starkville Regional winner’s bracket game.
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The Rebels edged Nebraska 6-3 in a weather-delayed game to move one step closer to the super regional. The game was postponed due to lightning and rain, resuming Sunday afternoon.
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