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Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday failed to overturn Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of $1.55 million in opioid settlement funds allocated to three nonprofits. The veto was based on concerns over vetting and application errors.
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The governor signed the Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act, HB 1224, requiring written parental consent and age verification for minors on social media and allowing fines for platforms that misrepresent safety features.
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New legislation in Mississippi targeting illegal immigration could face lawsuits, with the ACLU indicating potential legal action. The laws include measures on ICE cooperation, driver’s licenses, election security, and criminal penalties.
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President Trump’s budget director testified before Congress, emphasizing the need for substantial upfront investment to expand U.S. military capabilities amid proposed budget cuts to domestic programs.
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A legislative watchdog report and a Mississippi Today analysis found that most donations routed through the Children’s Promise Act were used for nonclassroom expenses, raising questions about oversight.
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The mother of Jared Padgett filed a $150 million federal civil rights lawsuit alleging Simpson County deputies repeatedly Tasered and then fatally shot her son in 2023.
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Lawmakers returned to the Capitol April 15 to try to overturn Gov. Tate Reeves’ vetoes but left without any sustained success after the Senate blocked override attempts, lawmakers said.
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Mathew A. Griffin, 33, of Tupelo, was charged after officers found a gun and drug paraphernalia during a bicycle stop on South Gloster Street, authorities said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said its Drone Unit and patrol officers recently visited the Montessori School of Tupelo for a live drone demonstration and a look at patrol vehicles.
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A report released last year identified more than $400 million in alleged waste across state government, citing improper Medicaid payments, misspent welfare funds and other expenditures, the report said.
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The Mississippi Department of Human Services urged SNAP recipients to keep their accounts current, saying missed updates could disrupt benefits.
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In a Worker Wednesday post, the Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Madison Johnson, who has supported the agency’s workforce for more than two years, the department said. MDOT said she assists with new hires, leave and workers’ compensation matters.
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Organizers of National Work Zone Awareness Week urged the public to wear orange on Wednesday, April 22, to support work zone safety and roadside workers, according to NWZAW.org.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency said residents in 36 Mississippi counties affected by the Jan. 23–27 winter storms (DR-4899) may be eligible for Individual Assistance and can apply online, by phone or via the FEMA app.
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The IRS announced tax relief for Mississippi residents and businesses affected by Winter Storm Fern, postponing certain filing and payment deadlines to June 8, 2026, officials said. State officials urged disaster-area taxpayers with penalty notices to call 601-923-7700 for abatement.
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The Wind Ensemble will perform ‘Reflection to Rejoicing’ on April 23 at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium.
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NEMCC said spring orientation sessions let students meet advisors, complete enrollment steps and begin feeling at home on campus. The college says two summer sessions are still open for registration.
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Forecasters said there is a level 1 of 5 risk for severe storms tomorrow afternoon and evening, with hail the primary threat and damaging winds possible.
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Wayne Cantrell, director of digital forensics for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, received the Digital Investigation Catalyst Award from the Law&Crime Network’s JUSTYS Awards, the department said. The agency said the award recognizes leaders who advance technology and collaboration in digital investigations.
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Meteorologists say an upper-level disturbance will increase showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday, and a cold front this weekend will bring a second, smaller round that likely will not relieve current drought conditions.
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