Mississippi opens outdoor stewardship grant applications August 3
State agencies, nonprofits, and local governments can apply starting August 3 for grants to fund conservation and outdoor recreation projects across Mississippi.
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Oil tops $100; higher fuel costs push up gas, groceries and school items
Oil prices climbed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed Middle East fighting, and analysts say the rise will push gas, grocery and shipping costs higher for consumers.
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Mississippi unemployment steady at 3.8%; forecasts show little growth through 2027
State unemployment held at 3.8 percent in June, and new forecasts from the University Research Center and state economist say job growth will be flat in 2026 with slight gains in 2027.
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Mississippi opioid settlement projects face delays over quarterly reimbursements
Members of Mississippi’s Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Council said contract terms requiring reimbursement every three months are preventing some awardees from signing grants, potentially delaying use of roughly $50 million in opioid settlement money.
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Sydney Moss wins Mississippi Women’s Amateur in four-hole playoff
Mississippi Christian University golfer Sydney Moss beat Maddy Beeching with a par on the fourth extra hole to win the 2026 Mississippi Women’s Amateur at Patrick Farms, tournament results show.
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Proposed JPPP could reshape Mississippi community colleges, President Ford says
President Ford told the TigerTalk podcast the Jobs Promise Performance Program could affect students, workforce training and higher education. He said Northeast is preparing students for high-demand careers and offered campus updates.
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Two orientation sessions left for fall 2026, bmc.edu says
The website bmc.edu said one virtual and one on-campus session remain for fall 2026 orientation and urged incoming students to register. The site added that applicants who have not yet applied still have time.
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Cam Cares Foundation to hold 3rd annual back-to-school giveaway at The Cut-Off
The Cut-Off will host the Cam Cares Foundation’s third annual Back-to-School Giveaway on Saturday, offering free supplies, clothing and snow cone vouchers, organizers said.
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Social media post about Mississippi police siren unavailable, site says
A social networking site flagged a post that read “Whoop, whoop” with siren emojis and Mississippi-related hashtags as unavailable, saying the owner may have limited its audience, changed visibility settings or deleted it.
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Miss. emergency agency: Lincoln County disaster center closing Saturday
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said the Disaster Service Center at the East Lincoln Fire Department will close at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026. Other centers remain open and can assist storm survivors.
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MDOT to flash new traffic signal on U.S. 49 at D’Lo Truck Stop starting July 23
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said the new signal will operate in flashing mode for up to a week before full operation and urged drivers to follow traffic-light protocols.
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Mississippi to award $15 million in outdoor conservation grants
Mississippi has announced the launch of its fifth grant cycle for the Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, backed by $15 million to support conservation and recreation projects across the state.
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Northeast says online programs let students fit college into busy lives
Northeast says its online programs allow students balancing work, family or other commitments to earn degrees without putting their lives on hold, according to information on its website.
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Blue Mountain Christian University posts photos from School of Education summer retreat
Blue Mountain Christian University shared photos from a Summer Retreat for its School of Education as the program prepares for another academic year, the university said in a social media post.
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Cooler, drier stretch to last through Saturday, forecasters say
Forecasters say highs will be in the 80s to low 90s through Saturday. A warming trend will return hot, humid conditions to the Mid-South early next week.
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Arkansas police officer drowns saving fiancée after proposing
Fred Marsh, a Rogers police officer, drowned while trying to rescue his fiancée during a river outing just hours after proposing. His family and community mourn his loss.
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Nicaragua’s parliament moves to eliminate elections, consolidating Ortega’s control
Nicaragua’s lawmakers announced plans to abolish elections following President Daniel Ortega’s declaration that there will be no more votes, prompting international condemnation.
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Amish Shah wins Democratic primary in Arizona’s 1st District, Decision Desk HQ reports
Former state Rep. Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s open 1st Congressional District, a result Decision Desk HQ reported Wednesday.
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Former CIA Director James Woolsey dies at 84
James Woolsey, who briefly served as CIA director under President Clinton, died Wednesday at age 84 from a stroke, according to his wife.
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Secret Service investigates over 10,000 threats in 2026
The U.S. Secret Service has launched more than 10,000 investigations into threats against protectees this year, marking a significant increase from previous years, officials say.
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