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Coach Brian O’Connor appeared on SportsTalk Mississippi with host Brian Hadad to review a week that featured two resume-building wins and two difficult losses and to preview the final two weekends of the regular season, the program said.
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With the regular season winding down, Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone and Brooks Bryan debated whether Mississippi State can still make a run to the College World Series in Omaha and what the Bulldogs must do to improve.
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A University of Mississippi study reveals that most Mississippi counties lack adult day services, leaving many dementia patients without adequate support.
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The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a lower-court ruling and temporarily allowed mifepristone to be obtained by mail, at pharmacies and via telehealth while the court considers the dispute.
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A federal judge has temporarily halted the establishment of the Metro Jackson Water Authority, prompting the governor to withhold appointments to the board pending further legal review.
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The Mississippi Attorney General’s Office concluded that law enforcement officers were justified in four officer-involved shootings, resulting in one death and injuries to three others, including a police dog.
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Gov. Tate Reeves called a May 20 special session to redraw three state Supreme Court districts. Black lawmakers say holding the House session in the Old Capitol — where the 1890 constitution was crafted — is insulting.
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Anne McGrew, the accountant for a nonprofit involved in Mississippi’s welfare fraud case, was sentenced to one year in prison Monday. She may serve less time under state guidelines and face house arrest afterward.
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Alderius Rashad Morrow pleaded guilty May 4 and was given a 40-year term with 28 years suspended, leaving 12 years to serve, the District Attorney’s Office said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said portions of the Mid-South are in a Slight (level 2 of 5) risk for severe storms on Tuesday and Wednesday, with threats of damaging winds, a few tornadoes and heavy rain.
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A high-resolution model loop suggests morning showers and thunderstorms will weaken by noon Tuesday. The model indicates storms will develop along a cold front and move into the Mid-South Tuesday night.
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The Tiger Food Truck will give students a free pizza slice on campus tomorrow night, organizers said. Students need only show a student ID to receive a slice.
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A major water line was accidentally cut, leaving the majority of Ripley without water. Crews are on site and officials expect service to be restored in about an hour.
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MEMA said it has received reports of people charging storm victims $150 to complete FEMA and SBA assistance applications and urged residents to use the agency’s website for official help. The agency said neither FEMA, the Small Business Administration nor MEMA charge to fill out forms.
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Organizers said MDOT’s Highway Safety Division Director Mark Thomas, P.E., will speak Tuesday, May 5, on balancing operational demand and safety in a webinar. The session runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. and is eligible for one professional development hour.
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Peter Keith, president and general manager of 16 WAPT News, wrote an editorial warning that unsecured loads can send debris into traffic, endanger drivers and divert road crews, the editorial said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it joined the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and other state agencies in recognizing May 3-9 as National Hurricane Preparedness Week and encouraged residents to prepare before the June 1-Nov. 30 hurricane season.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said technology is bringing concepts to life in its classrooms, offering hands-on experiences such as 3-D cell models and real-time anatomy study. The college urged prospective students to apply at nemcc.edu.
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Northeast said it is preparing students for a changing world with innovative technology and hands-on learning, and it urged prospective students to apply.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said sustained winds could reach 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph across parts of northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel and advised residents to secure loose objects.
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