New Jersey middle school teacher arrested on child sexual assault charges
Ashley Fisler, 36, of Washington Township was charged Thursday with multiple counts including first-degree sexual assault of a minor, authorities told Fox 29.
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Mississippi lawmakers revive loan fund for winter storm-hit areas
Lawmakers added a revolving loan fund to a House bill to aid cities and counties hit by the January winter storm, WJTV reported. The move came after Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the bill on Monday, WJTV said.
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Brandon amphitheater schedules more than 20 shows for 2026, including Luke Bryan, Lil Wayne and TLC
The Brandon Amphitheater has scheduled more than 20 shows for 2026 spanning country, hip-hop and R&B, WJTV reported. The lineup includes Luke Bryan, Lil Wayne and TLC.
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Mississippi teachers’ pay raises face scrutiny amid budget concerns
Legislators debate large proposed pay increases for teachers as state budgets face competing priorities, despite data showing improved student-teacher ratios and rising salaries.
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Mississippi lawmakers revive disaster loan program vetoed by governor
Both chambers unanimously approved language to recreate a loan program to help local governments recover from Winter Storm Fern, placing it into a separate bill after Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the original measure.
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Mississippi House blocks PBM reform bill, calls for special session
The Mississippi House of Representatives will not move forward with PBM reform legislation after Senate amendments. House leadership urges a special session to resolve the issue.
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Mississippi State’s Brian O’Connor experiences first Ole Miss rivalry game
Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor, in his first season with the Bulldogs, will face Ole Miss in their storied rivalry this weekend. O’Connor reflects on his past NCAA experiences and his respect for the Rebels’ program.
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NTSB: Expansive soil pulled gas pipes loose before deadly Jackson explosions
A National Transportation Safety Board report says underground gas pipes in Jackson pulled free from fittings as Yazoo clay expanded and contracted, allowing gas to build up and triggering January explosions that killed an 82-year-old woman.
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Mississippi lawmakers remove restrictions on local opioid settlement funds
Legislature eliminates provisions that would have mandated local governments spend opioid settlement money on addiction prevention, despite ongoing concerns from advocates and families affected by overdose deaths.
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Clutch, Chaos and the Chalk That Still Crumbles: A Sweet 16 Snapshot
Thursday’s Sweet 16 served up both theater and head-scratching moments — from a decisive tip-in that sent Purdue onward to a bench blunder that left a coach owning an embarrassing mistake.
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Mississippi Public Safety Officials Participate in Run the Rainbow for Children
Public Safety Planning Director Josh Bromen and Ms. Courtnie took part in the Run the Rainbow event in Jackson last week, emphasizing community support.
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Light rain possible Friday; little accumulation expected
Forecasters say a 20% to 60% chance of very light rain is expected Friday, mainly north of Interstate 40, with totals generally 0.10 inch or less.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College named 2026 Most Promising Place to Work in Community Colleges
Northeast Mississippi Community College said it was named a 2026 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges award winner, calling the campus a place people are proud to be part of.
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I-55 ramps in Pike County to close March 27-30 for resurfacing
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps on I-55 in Pike County will close from 6 p.m. March 27 to 6 a.m. March 30 for resurfacing work.
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Mississippi MDOT Hosts Annual Equipment Operators Roadeo in Yazoo City
Mississippi Department of Transportation held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo in Yazoo City to showcase frontline workers’ skills and promote safety.
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MDOT announces upgrades to transportation projects in southwest Mississippi
Several transportation projects in southwest Mississippi are underway, aiming to improve safety and reliability, according to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
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Crime Stoppers, Tupelo police seek help identifying credit card fraud suspects
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department asked the public to help identify people involved in multiple credit card fraud incidents in and around Tupelo on March 13, 2026. The agency posted photos and offered up to $2,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
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Tupelo police seek tips after South Gloster commercial burglary
Tupelo police and Crime Stoppers of North East Mississippi are asking for help after a March 12 burglary at a business on South Gloster Street. Surveillance footage shows a white man in a dark hooded sweatshirt and gray pants, authorities said.
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Ripley Main Street to hold community clean-up Saturday
Ripley Main Street is seeking volunteers to remove yard debris from neighbors’ properties, many of them elderly, on Saturday. Volunteers can meet at the Main Street office at 10 a.m. or message the group to be assigned a location, the organization said.
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BMCU Fine Arts to present “A Matinée of Opera” on March 30
BMCU Fine Arts said it will present “A Matinée of Opera” with Dr. Rachel Gibson and Jack Chandler on Monday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium.
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