Caitlin Clark avoids serious injury after fall in Fever preseason game
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark exited Thursday’s preseason contest after a collision but appears to have avoided a major injury, according to team and game reports.
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DeSantis to sign Florida map that backers say favors Republicans
Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon sign a redrawn congressional map that backers say could help Republicans win up to four U.S. House seats in November and cost some Democrats their seats.
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Greenville News’ Lulu Kesin previews South Carolina as Mississippi State opens SEC play
Mississippi State opens SEC play in Week 3 with a trip to South Carolina. Lulu Kesin of the Greenville News joined the T&L Spring Football Series podcast to preview the Gamecocks.
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Mississippi State Heads to Texas With Hosting Hopes at Stake
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone write that Mississippi State has shaken off a midseason slump and arrives in Texas with the chance to secure the goals fans expected before Opening Day.
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Mississippi Board of Education approves updated internal audit charter after debate
The State Board of Education approved an updated internal audit charter for the Mississippi Department of Education on Wednesday after debate over revised wording that board members said could affect the auditor’s independence.
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Mississippi State Senator Dean Kirby to retire; Lee Yancey announces bid for District 30 seat
Senator Dean Kirby will not seek re-election after more than three decades in office. State Rep. Lee Yancey announced his candidacy to succeed him in Mississippi Senate District 30.
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Senate bans members, staff from betting on prediction markets
The Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan rule change that bars senators and their staff from placing bets in prediction markets, a move lawmakers said is meant to prevent misuse of sensitive information.
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Hinds sheriff: Two inmates attacked at Raymond jail; video not from facility
Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told Mississippi Today two men were injured in a detainee-on-detainee attack April 23 at the Raymond detention center, but said a cellphone video shared with the news outlet does not depict the assault.
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Ole Miss Professor’s Seashell Post Prompts Calls for Firing After Link to Comey Image
A University of Mississippi sociology professor said a social media image meant to call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment drew conservative calls for his dismissal after resembling a photo that led to an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
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Federal judge blocks Jackson water authority from taking action pending review
A U.S. district judge on Thursday barred a newly created Jackson water authority from acting beyond appointing board members while the court reviews whether a state law interferes with federal oversight, officials said.
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Northeast students earn record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certifications
Students in Business and Office Technology programs at Northeast earned a record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certification credentials, the school said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College honors Dental Hygiene Class of 2026
Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized its Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at the college’s Student Awards Ceremony, naming winners including Bliss Ricketts and Skyla Adair, the college said.
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Mississippi offering 1942 Bogue Homa Creek bridge for relocation
The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking proposals to relocate and preserve the State Highway 42 Bridge No. 76.2 at Bogue Homa Creek. Formal proposals are due May 29, 2026.
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Tupelo police re-accredited by MSLEAC
The Tupelo Police Department said it has been re-accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission through the state Department of Public Safety. The department said the accreditation affirms compliance with statewide standards and has been maintained for more than a decade.
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Mississippi to Spend $13.5 Million on Youth Mental Health Services
Gov. Tate Reeves announced $13,464,444 in federal CARES Act funds to expand mental health care, telehealth and workforce training for Mississippi children, youth and students, the governor’s office and the Mississippi Development Authority said.
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Groups seek to block Trump from renovating Kennedy Center
A coalition of preservation groups has asked a federal judge to stop President Donald Trump’s planned renovations of the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over historic preservation rules.
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Critics condemn second Comey indictment over seashell photo
Legal experts and former officials criticize the recent indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo, calling it a misguided and politically motivated move.
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Rising jet fuel prices likely to add tens of millions to wildfire-fighting costs
Jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled amid the Iran war, and the increase is expected to push firefighting aircraft bills up by tens of millions this summer, the article said.
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Chance of showers Friday south of Interstate 40, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis said there is a 30 to 60 percent chance of showers returning Friday into Friday night south of Interstate 40, with drier conditions and highs in the 60s and 70s expected for the weekend.
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Johnson quashes farm bill revolt; House adopts budget blueprint for immigration enforcement
The House voted 215-211-1 Wednesday to adopt a budget blueprint that would clear the way for a second reconciliation bill aimed at funding immigration enforcement after Speaker Mike Johnson moved to quash a revolt over the farm bill, according to the House roll call.
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