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The Mississippi Board of Education approved grants to expand early childhood literacy and hire coaches, as well as support school resource officers and teacher retention efforts.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center could assume ownership of Greenwood Leflore Hospital through a donated transfer that state officials say would keep the hospital open and create training opportunities for medical students and residents.
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Mississippi leaders consider redrawing districts following a Supreme Court decision, risking minority representation on school boards and other local bodies, advocates say.
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Margaret Ann Niven said the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and calls by some Mississippi Republicans to redraw maps signal an effort to eliminate Black representation, she told the Voter Voices series.
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Rims and Judy Barber have dedicated nearly 50 years to civil rights and social advocacy in Mississippi, working on voter registration, healthcare, and legislative reform.
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Highway 26 west of Highway 57 in Bendale is shut down in both directions following severe weather damage, according to authorities.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a slide caused by heavy rain has closed State Route 26 in both directions for at least 1.5 miles west of State Route 57.
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The City of Ripley announced a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, near Ripley High School to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its Driver Service Bureau held an annual General Assembly earlier this week and recognized employees and stations with awards.
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Area Development magazine awarded Mississippi a 2025 Gold Shovel Award for economic development, and named a $210 million Amazon project in Marshall County a Non-Manufacturing Project of the Year, state officials said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation on June 19 warned motorists that flash flooding is affecting several roads in south Mississippi and urged extreme caution. MDOT listed specific flooded roadways and advised drivers to use the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com for updates.
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Officer S. Jones, Agent T. Bell and Corporal H. Ramirez completed a seven-week Certified Investigator Course at the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center, the center said.
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The Cut-Off will host open mic night from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at 204 S. Commerce Street, with sign-ups available via QR code or walk-ins, organizers said.
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Organizers say timely aid can prevent short-term problems from derailing students’ education. They are asking the public to donate online.
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Several defendants received sentences for drug-related charges in Prentiss County, with sentences ranging from 10 to 20 years, according to court officials.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it wrapped its 2026 orientation season after welcoming new students and helping them take next steps.
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State agencies say the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County has not breached and is performing as designed after high water. About 30 homes were evacuated as a precaution, officials said.
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The National Weather Service on Friday warned that remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur could bring up to 3 inches of additional rain to Mississippi, increasing the risk of flash and river flooding, officials said.
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Office staff identified pouch-like mammatus clouds over their building after storms, saying the formations form when cloud air descends into clear air and cools.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it closed offices in seven counties today because of severe inclement weather and urged residents to monitor local alerts and use online options for case documents.
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