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Jackson State University has appointed Denise Jones Gregory as its 14th president, effective May 1, after serving as interim leader since May 2025. The decision drew praise from supporters and alumni.
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Kent Nicaud said Mississippi should prioritize maternal health as it spends $206 million from a new federal rural health program. He urged state leaders to set measurable goals and dedicate funds to expand access and stabilize the workforce.
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City officials told the Jackson City Council that first-half revenue trends could leave a roughly $23 million shortfall in the general fund, prompting line-by-line reviews and possible midyear cuts. Council members met this week to explore revenue boosts and other fixes.
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Both directions of the Old Byram Road bridge over I-55 in Hinds County will be closed starting April 27 for bridge repairs, lasting until June 8.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 2 at the district headquarters in Batesville on April 16, giving operators a chance to demonstrate vehicle-handling and heavy-equipment skills.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said in a post that the Campus Country Concert the previous night closed out its season and praised performers while thanking attendees.
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Summit organizers said the event will bring public safety officials and leaders from across Mississippi together May 19-22 for networking, idea-sharing and training. Registration is free.
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S Squared Studio will hold an official ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, April 24, at 10 a.m. at 114 South Main Street in downtown Ripley, the studio said.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it posted a guide clarifying what types of assistance are covered following the recent approval of Individual Assistance under DR-4899.
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A post asked residents who saw hail or damage in red polygon areas last night to report it, saying the information will help improve warning processes.
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CoCoRaHS is asking people to register at CoCoRaHS.org to collect precipitation data in the Mid-South, the organization said. The appeal appeared on social media with the hashtag #raingaugerally2026.
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NEMCC announced a new Adult Education class beginning Monday, April 20, at 8 a.m., and said prospective students can still earn a high school equivalency diploma in time for May graduation.
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Cadet Class 70 finished its ninth week of training, training officials said, focusing on boxing, DUI investigations and safe handling of roadside altercations.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Tech Connect team led an immersive virtual reality lesson that let eighth-grade English students explore Anne Frank’s annex.
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Returning to work after having a baby can be overwhelming as parents juggle new emotions and job duties, parenting resources say. Simple steps such as trimming commitments and asking for help can make the transition smoother.
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The House approved a two-week extension of surveillance authority amid conservative resistance to a longer deal. Lawmakers face a showdown at the end of April to reach a permanent solution.
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The House passed a 10-day extension of the nation’s spy powers early Friday after Republican holdouts rejected a last-minute proposal to extend the program for five years, lawmakers said.
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Department of Homeland Security officials say New York City officials declined to hold an illegal immigrant accused of arson that killed four and injured seven. The suspect could be released again amid sanctuary policies.
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WrestleMania 42 arrives as part spectacle, part scavenger hunt — and ESPN’s previews make a convincing case that this year’s most interesting moments won’t all come from the headline names.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed Thursday that Todd Lyons, acting head of ICE, will depart at the end of next month for a private sector role.
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