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The Public Employees’ Retirement System executive director told lawmakers that PERS needs additional, recurring funding closer to actuarial recommendations as a new legislative report warns of declining active membership and sizable unfunded liabilities.
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The University of Mississippi has seen a 31% increase in enrollment over five years, with a record number of applications for the upcoming semester, according to Chancellor Glenn Boyce.
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The Mississippi Board of Mental Health has named Teresa Mosley as chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as vice chair for the upcoming year, officials announced.
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A judge voided the original election date for the Hinds County District 2 race, leaving it up to Gov. Tate Reeves to establish a new date amid ongoing legal disputes.
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Relatives and advocates call for release of police footage and an independent autopsy after a toddler was shot and killed during a police encounter in Senatobia.
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A report released by an office analyzed the taxpayer cost of fatherlessness in Mississippi and found children from fatherless homes face higher risks of health problems, school dropout and incarceration, the report said.
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A local weather alert says very heavy rain is overwhelming drainage systems in Shelby County and causing flooding around the I-240 loop. Motorists were urged to avoid flooded roads.
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An 11:30 a.m. weather update warned of strong to severe storms across northeast Mississippi this afternoon, with damaging winds and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Forecasters said a tornado cannot be ruled out.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said stretches of State Route 26 in George County and State Route 512 in Clarke County are closed because of flooding and will remain so until conditions improve.
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Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons presented a truck to Jackson Mayor John Horhn and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones to support inmate-led litter cleanup efforts.
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BMCU announced lower tuition for its online degree programs and said classes begin Aug. 17. The school provided an application link and encouraged prospective students to apply.
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RENTISS COUNTY, Miss. — A Walnut man has been charged with two counts of issuing bad checks following an investigation
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The National Weather Service issued a slight risk of severe weather and an elevated flash-flood threat for north and central Mississippi on Monday, June 22, 2026. The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents affected by recent flooding to file insurance claims, photograph damage and report losses through its online self-report tool, the agency said.
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The Mississippi Driver Service Bureau said it has identified an issue causing some driver’s licenses to fail to scan at TSA and other locations and will issue free replacements by appointment starting June 23.
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In a social media post, NEMCCAE said it is never too late for adults to earn a high school equivalency, build job skills or pursue a new career.
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Northeast told parents that beginning college at its campus can reduce student debt and help families stay focused on academic goals.
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The U.S. Southern Command conducted a strike on a vessel believed to be involved in drug trafficking, resulting in two deaths and six survivors, amid ongoing concerns over the use of force in anti-drug operations.
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The Australian Federal Police said officers found 3 tons of cocaine buried beneath three shipping containers on June 19 and arrested two Sydney residents who face potential life sentences.
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As we celebrate Father’s Day and reflect on civic challenges in Mississippi, our faith calls us to perseverance, justice, and moral clarity amid ongoing struggles.
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