House Republicans push late-night deal to extend spy powers
House Republicans are advancing a last-minute compromise to renew the nation’s foreign intelligence authority for five years, including new warrant requirements and penalties.
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Singer D4vd arrested in connection with teen’s death in Los Angeles
D4vd, whose real name is David Burke, was taken into custody Thursday in connection with the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He is being held without bail as authorities consider charges.
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Trump administration expands visa restrictions in Western Hemisphere targeting adversaries
The Biden administration announced a significant expansion of visa restrictions aimed at individuals acting on behalf of adversarial countries in the Western Hemisphere, citing national security concerns.
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Jackson State names Denise Jones Gregory 14th president
Mississippi’s Board of Trustees selected Denise Jones Gregory as president of Jackson State University after an eight-month search, the board announced Thursday.
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Analysts: Mississippi State Looked Like Earlier Team in Tuesday Game
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said Mississippi State’s Tuesday night performance resembled the club seen before two difficult weekends, but cautioned the competition was soft.
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Mississippi higher education board approves budget increase, tuition, and fee hikes
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved a $70 million funding boost for 2027, along with tuition and fee increases at several universities.
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Ole Miss names political science department for former Gov. Ray Mabus
The University of Mississippi will rename its political science department for former Gov. Ray Mabus after the Institutions of Higher Learning board approved the move and donors established an endowment to support the department, the university said.
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Governor signs law creating Jackson Metro Water Authority
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves signed legislation establishing a new water authority for Jackson amid controversy and concerns over accountability and representation.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital files for bankruptcy amid UMMC takeover talks
Greenwood Leflore Hospital filed for bankruptcy Wednesday to facilitate negotiations with the University of Mississippi Medical Center while maintaining healthcare services in the Mississippi Delta.
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Kemper County water customers seek to replace Porterville Water Association board after months of outages
Customers of the Porterville Water Association say months of low pressure and outages prompted a petition to remove three board members; the association has sought a court order to block a special meeting, Mississippi Today reported.
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Amazon to Invest $12 Billion in Mississippi Data Centers
Amazon plans to build two new data centers in Mississippi, bringing its total investment in the state to $25 billion. The move is part of a broader expansion of data infrastructure amid rising AI investments.
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CTED officers receive promotions, strengthen community safety
Several officers from the Connecticut Traffic Enforcement Division have been promoted, highlighting their dedication to public safety.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Honors Night Celebrates Student Achievements
Honors Night 2026 at Northeast Mississippi Community College honored students for their academic excellence and dedication.
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Mississippi DOT honors telecommunicators during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Hattiesburg Traffic Management Center operator John Mark Odom during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and thanked its TMC staff for monitoring more than 29,000 highway lane miles around the clock. MDOT said the public can get traffic updates through the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com.
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New business The Hen Nest opens on Highway 15 in Ripley
A social media post announced that The Hen Nest has opened on Highway 15 in Ripley. The post later became unavailable, with the platform saying it may have been restricted or deleted.
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Social post urges storefront decor; content unavailable
A social media post encouraged local business owners to brighten storefronts but was inaccessible, showing a notice that the content may have been restricted or deleted.
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Slight risk for severe storms expands northeastward
Forecasters said the slight risk for severe storms has been expanded northeastward. Large hail and damaging winds are the main threats, and hail up to 2 inches in diameter is possible.
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Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky and Missouri
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CDT for parts of four states, with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats, forecasters said.
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Jake Lesner earns high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC program
NEMCC said Jake Lesner has earned a high school equivalency diploma through its Adult Education program in Booneville. The college praised his work and said it looks forward to his next steps.
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Northeast Accepting Applications for LPN Program Through May 1
Northeast said it is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nurse program through May 1, offering hands-on training and instruction for those seeking a career in healthcare.
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