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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tomorrow, with discounts across electronics, home goods and personal care items, the company says. Featured deals include an 88 percent reduction on a tire inflator and steep markdowns on Apple and Swarovski products.
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Brian Hadad says Mississippi State’s early-season surge comes from a mental edge, not just roster talent, and credits that approach to the team’s work under Brian O’Connor.
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Daniel Stallworth from Moss Point secured a spot in the ‘American Idol’ top 14 during Monday’s episode, marking the fourth Mississippian to reach this stage in the past four seasons.
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A bill to mandate dyslexia testing for Mississippi inmates failed to advance in the state legislature, marking the second consecutive year it has died on the legislative calendar.
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Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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The Mississippi legislature passed a bill establishing a water authority for Jackson with limited Democratic support. The measure now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision.
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A last-minute measure to restore two majority-Black Senate districts to majority-white districts was rejected by Mississippi lawmakers. The move was in response to potential changes in federal voting rights protections.
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Legislative leaders say they have largely settled a $3.4 billion K-12 education spending plan while filing a procedural extension to buy more time to finish budget and policy work.
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House Speaker Jason White said legislators are close to an agreement on PBM reform and may ask Gov. Tate Reeves to call a one-day special session later this week.
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Organizers said students can pick up free professional clothing for graduation, job interviews and uniforms on April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at Holliday Hall.
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Organizers said the Pop-Up at the Square: Spring Social will be held Saturday, April 11, from 12 to 5 p.m. at Ripley Town Square. The event will feature local vendors, small businesses and youth entrepreneurs; organizers said vendor information is listed on the event flyer.
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Forecasters say temperatures will climb through midweek, reaching the mid-80s by Wednesday, and precipitation chances will increase Wednesday with the best odds Thursday through Sunday.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said significant infrastructure improvements are under way this spring in its District 2, and the agency urged drivers to be cautious in work zones, Executive Director Brad White said.
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NEMCC says its Drafting, Design and 3-D Modeling program teaches AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks and includes a professional portfolio by graduation. The college says small classes and real-world projects prepare students for jobs in architecture, engineering and manufacturing.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it has posted an OSA Academy video series on YouTube to help local elected officials and citizens learn proper procedures for handling public funds.
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Organizers said a free clothing event April 7 at Holliday Hall will offer professional attire for graduation, job interviews and uniforms to current and former students.
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Organizers announced Burnside Music Fest will return to Historic Downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with live music starting at noon. The lineup includes Cedric Burnside, Garry Burnside and other artists, organizers said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it made 27 arrests in gun-related crimes over the past 12 months, including arrests in both homicides and in eight of 10 aggravated assaults.
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The U.S. government has permitted a Russian-flagged tanker to deliver oil to Cuba, easing strict sanctions and addressing the island’s ongoing energy shortages, according to reports.
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President Donald Trump said Sunday night he was OK with a Russian oil tanker delivering crude to Cuba, appearing to confirm a New York Times report that the U.S. would permit the shipment and ease a blockade the paper says has worsened the island’s energy crisis.
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