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A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled in Clarksdale, highlighting the site where blues legend Robert Johnson is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil.
When it comes to Mississippi sealcoating, one local business is making a strong name for itself across North Mississippi and
Rory McIlroy’s opening 67 — the day’s low round — and a share of the lead have eased the unique pressures of defending at the Masters.
A new Epoch AI/Ipsos survey found that more than one in four Americans who use artificial intelligence at work say the technology has replaced some daily tasks. The survey also found widespread use of AI tools among U.S. adults.
Ricky Mathews wrote that a technical problem kept Hope Squad’s application off an advisory council’s report, and he urged Gov. Tate Reeves and other officials to reconsider a $500,000 veto.
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The Mississippi Department of Health will enter the new fiscal year with mostly level funding, with a $600,000 increase, officials told the State Board of Health. State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said fee changes freed about $8 million and he welcomed the steady funding.
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Mississippi officials highlight the state’s contributions to defense innovation amid a push for increased military investment, including a proposed $1.5 trillion budget increase.
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Local officials and Mississippi State Extension credit a unified plan for bringing new businesses, jobs and improved fire protection to downtown Carthage.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board has declined to say how many applicants applied for Jackson State University’s presidency and would not confirm a timeline for final candidate visits, Mississippi Today reported.
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A Ridgeland house concert Wednesday raised more than $38,700 for Beth Israel Congregation’s Piano Fund, organizers said, part of broader community support after a Jan. 10 arson at the synagogue.
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A guest essay in Mississippi Today says Loretta Pierre was denied parole for a 15th time in January and argues the state’s parole system has become punitive and opaque.
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The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security hosted a Teen CERT Challenge that drew over 360 students from across the state, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post.
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BMCU said an incoming group of students attended the first Fall 2026 orientation, where they met peers, explored student life and arranged fall class schedules. The university said applications for Fall 2026 remain open at https://apply.bmc.edu.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White told SuperTalk Mississippi listeners that a fuel tax increase passed in 2025 will affect the state highway system and help fund capacity projects.
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