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The State Board of Education approved an updated internal audit charter for the Mississippi Department of Education on Wednesday after debate over revised wording that board members said could affect the auditor’s independence.
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Senator Dean Kirby will not seek re-election after more than three decades in office. State Rep. Lee Yancey announced his candidacy to succeed him in Mississippi Senate District 30.
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The Senate on Thursday approved a bipartisan rule change that bars senators and their staff from placing bets in prediction markets, a move lawmakers said is meant to prevent misuse of sensitive information.
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Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones told Mississippi Today two men were injured in a detainee-on-detainee attack April 23 at the Raymond detention center, but said a cellphone video shared with the news outlet does not depict the assault.
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A University of Mississippi sociology professor said a social media image meant to call for President Donald Trump’s impeachment drew conservative calls for his dismissal after resembling a photo that led to an indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
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A U.S. district judge on Thursday barred a newly created Jackson water authority from acting beyond appointing board members while the court reviews whether a state law interferes with federal oversight, officials said.
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Students in Business and Office Technology programs at Northeast earned a record number of Microsoft Office Specialist certification credentials, the school said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College recognized its Dental Hygiene Class of 2026 at the college’s Student Awards Ceremony, naming winners including Bliss Ricketts and Skyla Adair, the college said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking proposals to relocate and preserve the State Highway 42 Bridge No. 76.2 at Bogue Homa Creek. Formal proposals are due May 29, 2026.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it has been re-accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission through the state Department of Public Safety. The department said the accreditation affirms compliance with statewide standards and has been maintained for more than a decade.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced $13,464,444 in federal CARES Act funds to expand mental health care, telehealth and workforce training for Mississippi children, youth and students, the governor’s office and the Mississippi Development Authority said.
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A coalition of preservation groups has asked a federal judge to stop President Donald Trump’s planned renovations of the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over historic preservation rules.
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Legal experts and former officials criticize the recent indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo, calling it a misguided and politically motivated move.
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Jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled amid the Iran war, and the increase is expected to push firefighting aircraft bills up by tens of millions this summer, the article said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said there is a 30 to 60 percent chance of showers returning Friday into Friday night south of Interstate 40, with drier conditions and highs in the 60s and 70s expected for the weekend.
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The House voted 215-211-1 Wednesday to adopt a budget blueprint that would clear the way for a second reconciliation bill aimed at funding immigration enforcement after Speaker Mike Johnson moved to quash a revolt over the farm bill, according to the House roll call.
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A Glengariff Group Inc. survey of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Rep. John James leading Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial primary with 37 percent support, followed by businessman Perry Johnson at 19.8 percent.
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Actor Ving Rhames, 66, collapsed while eating at a North Hollywood restaurant and was taken to a hospital Wednesday, his representative and news reports said.
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The House approved a budget plan Wednesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies through reconciliation, allowing Republicans to bypass Democratic opposition. The move aims to end a DHS funding lapse that began in February.
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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told a City Council committee Wednesday that the department lacks dedicated funding and sufficient staffing to secure the 2028 Olympics, according to the New York Post.
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