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The National Weather Service said its Weather101 program is holding one-hour spring classes that are free and open to everyone. The agency directed interested people to register online.
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SkillUp Mississippi announced it will hold its second Ready, Set, Interview Day to help students build confidence and practice job interview skills.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said Hailey Hollimon of Booneville earned a high school equivalency diploma and has enrolled at NEMCC to pursue a pre-nursing major.
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A generous supporter will match donations dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500, the organization said, giving donors a chance to double their impact before Giving Day.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it will host the Mississippi Science and Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with 330 projects from students in grades 7 through 12.
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NEMCC is recruiting students to serve as Tiger Ambassadors, the college said. Applications are available online and must be submitted by May 1.
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Organizers said in a social media post they will host the second annual Ready, Set, Interview Day to help students practice interview skills and build confidence. The post thanked volunteers and included hashtags referencing Skill Up Mississippi and Mississippi adult education.
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On Drowsy Driver Awareness Day, organizers said a drop in average sleep time has increased the risk of falling asleep at the wheel and urged drivers to get adequate rest.
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The Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network says prospective volunteers need internet access, an approved rain gauge, a flat site with good rainfall exposure and the willingness to report daily totals.
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President Donald Trump is engaged in conflicts both abroad with Iran and at home within his administration. His unpredictable actions have sparked concern and controversy.
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As the 2026 legislative session wrapped, education dominated the debate even as lawmakers scaled back an earlier larger teacher pay raise. This week’s headlines — from schools and sports to art and immigration cases — call Christians to faithful, practical engagement.
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UCLA defeated South Carolina 79-51 on Sunday to complete a 37-1 season and capture the program’s first NCAA women’s basketball championship. The victory drew congratulations from former President Barack Obama and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
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Former Georgia state Rep. Stacey Abrams said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail-in voting is unconstitutional and part of a Republican ‘playbook’ of voter suppression.
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Sen. Chris Murphy criticized President Trump’s recent threats against Iran, calling them potential war crimes. Murphy urged GOP leaders to intervene.
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A 10-month-old girl and two others were killed when high winds caused a tree to topple during an Easter event near Satrupholm, authorities said.
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A man suspected of shooting a police officer and firing on family members was killed during a gunfight with authorities in Raymond, New Hampshire, officials said Sunday.
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Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson called the U.S. embargo on Cuba an ‘economic bombing’ that worsens a humanitarian crisis on the island. Their comments follow a five-day congressional delegation to Cuba.
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NASA said the Artemis II crew will pass about 4,000 miles from the moon at closest approach late Monday and will travel farther from Earth than any previous human mission.
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Helen Zille, a former mayor and current mayoral candidate, used a snorkeling stunt in Johannesburg to draw attention to years of infrastructure neglect by city authorities.
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The City of Gautier announced a listening session for Ward 4 residents April 14 at Liberty Church, where City Manager Carlos Moulds and other city officials will meet with residents, the city said.
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