Study: Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens had depression, linked to higher substance use
A national review found adolescents with depression were more likely to use alcohol, marijuana and opioids, researchers at the University of Mississippi said.
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Mississippi Senate creates select committee on redistricting
Mississippi Senate President Pro Tem Dean Kirby will chair a new Senate committee tasked with redistricting efforts, following recent legal and judicial developments.
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Mississippi asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over $36 million in Jackson ARPA funds
State attorneys urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses Mississippi of racially discriminating against Jackson by withholding $36 million in pandemic recovery matching funds.
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Supreme Court Allows Continued Access to Abortion Medication During Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that access to mifepristone can continue nationwide while a legal challenge proceeds. The decision temporarily maintains medication abortion access amid ongoing litigation.
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Families of Mississippi men killed or injured by police demand access to video records
Relatives of four men involved in law enforcement encounters in Mississippi gathered to urge officials to release videos and records blocked for years. They seek transparency and closure.
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Warm, humid conditions to replace near-normal temperatures, forecasters say
Forecasters say near-normal temperatures will give way to warm, humid conditions beginning tomorrow, with some areas possibly reaching 90 degrees through at least Tuesday.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Holds First-Round Graduation Ceremony
Students celebrated their achievements during the college’s first graduation ceremony of the year, marking a significant milestone.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrates first-round graduates
Northeast Mississippi Community College said in a social media post that it held first-round graduation ceremonies and celebrated the achievements of its graduates.
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Mississippi man receives 15-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
Dale Wayne Griggs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges in Mississippi. Authorities praised law enforcement for their investigation.
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Mississippi to widen I-55 and State Route 25 after lawmakers fund projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced plans to widen I-55 in Madison County and State Route 25 in Rankin County, funded by House Bill 1938 passed in the 2026 legislative session.
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I-55 ramps at U.S. 98 in Pike County to close for weekend resurfacing
A traffic advisory said the southbound exit ramp and the northbound entrance and exit ramps at U.S. 98 Summit (Exit 20) will be closed from 6 p.m. May 15 to 6 a.m. May 18 for resurfacing work.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College completes first graduation; second set for 6 p.m.
Northeast Mississippi Community College said it completed its first graduation ceremony of the day and praised graduates’ commitment and resilience. The college said a second ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says first graduation of day concluded; second set for 6 p.m.
Northeast Mississippi Community College said its first graduation ceremony of the day concluded and praised graduates for their commitment, resilience and hard work, adding a second ceremony was scheduled for 6 p.m., the college said in a social media post.
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NEMCC to celebrate adult education graduates May 18
NEMCC said it will celebrate its adult education graduates on Monday, May 18, 2026, and asked graduates to review reminders before the ceremony. The college congratulated the Class of 2026.
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Two NEMCC adult-education students earn high school equivalency diplomas
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program announced in a social media post that Kody Woodruff and Tamiko Friar earned high school equivalency diplomas.
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Mississippi auditor launches audits of small agencies to find waste
State Auditor Shad White said his office will audit small state agencies, boards and commissions to identify wasteful spending and legal noncompliance. The effort follows a review of larger agencies called Project Momentum.
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Mississippi transportation officials to update public on $1B capacity program
Willie Simmons and Brad White will give a 10 a.m. Thursday update on the program, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. A livestream will be available on YouTube.
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Tupelo man arrested on three counts of uttering a forgery
Tupelo police say a man was arrested after attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a downtown bank and allegedly cashing two other forged checks at separate branches.
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Tupelo man arrested on aggravated domestic violence charge
Terry W. Richey II, 39, of Tupelo was arrested May 13 and charged with aggravated domestic violence after officers investigated a reported April assault, Tupelo police said. He was ordered held on a $25,000 bond, court records show.
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Training Center Accepting Cadets for Aug. Full-Time Law Enforcement Class
The Training Center said it will accept cadets for a Full-Time Law Enforcement Basic Class that runs Aug. 10 to Oct. 30. Entrance PT tests are scheduled June 9 and 23 and July 21 at 9 a.m., and applicants must bring photo ID and the physical portion of the application.
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