U.S. 49 in Rankin County to close intermittently Sunday morning
A traffic advisory says both directions of U.S. 49 will have intermittent closures from 7 to 10 a.m. Sunday to allow Entergy crews to pull power lines across the roadway.
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Student volunteer applications due Friday, March 20
Applications for the Student Volunteer program close Friday, March 20, program organizers said. Current students in atmospheric science or related fields are encouraged to apply.
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Northeast president lowers Presidential Scholarship ACT requirement to 28
President Ford said on the TigerTalk podcast that the Presidential Scholarship at Northeast will now require a 28 ACT score and is valued at nearly $20,000. The episode also covers campus news and athletics and is available online.
Read moreRipley Main Street receives $30,000 grant from Mississippi Hills
Ripley Main Street said it received a $30,000 grant from the Mississippi Hills National Heritage Area to support heritage projects and thanked local leaders for their work.
Read moreRipley Main Street to hold Shop Hop Saturday with prize hunt, Easter Bunny
Ripley Main Street said the downtown event Saturday will include a stamp passport, a prize-egg hunt and a chance to win Main Street Moolah. The Easter Bunny will appear at Macs & Milli from 10 a.m. to noon.
Read moreBlue Mountain Christian University to stage “Words by Fanny Crosby” March 25-27
Blue Mountain Christian University will present the play “Words by Fanny Crosby,” exploring the life behind hymns such as “Blessed Assurance,” March 25-27 at Garrett Auditorium, the university said.
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Mississippi DOT spotlights District 7 engineer behind Smith County signal, State Route 149 bridge work
The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Collin Burnham, resident engineer for District 7 in Mendenhall, saying he has spent six years at the agency and oversees projects including Smith County’s first traffic signal and bridge work on State Route 149.
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Mississippians can report nonprofit misuse of taxpayer funds to state auditor
The Office of the State Auditor said residents can email nonprofitwaste@osa.ms.gov to report fraud, waste or abuse of taxpayer funds spent by nonprofits. The office also said its website includes a nonprofit spending dashboard listing recipients and amounts.
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NWS Memphis Adds Two Tornadoes to Sunday Count
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said two additional tornadoes were added to its tally from Sunday, bringing the total to six. The agency posted updated tracks for two other tornadoes and said details are available online.
Read moreNEMCC Jazz Band Concert Set for March 24 at Hines Hall Auditorium
NEMCC announced its Jazz Band will perform March 24 at 7 p.m. in Hines Hall Auditorium. The college said admission is free and the event is open to the public.
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NEMCC Offers Night Class in Workforce Maintenance Training in Corinth
Northwest Mississippi Community College has opened enrollment for a night class in workforce maintenance at its Corinth campus, starting March 2026.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College names 2026 Who’s Who winners
Northeast Mississippi Community College announced its 2026 Northeast Who’s Who class favorites and named L.J. Spight and Haley Brooke Geno as Mr. and Miss NEMCC in a social media post.
Read moreNortheast Mississippi Community College to Start Adult Education Rotation March 23
Northeast Mississippi Community College said a new Adult Education rotation begins Monday, March 23, and enrollment is still open for students seeking a High School Equivalency Diploma.
Read moreOutlooks Favor Warmer, Wetter Finish to March in Mid-South
Regional forecasts indicate well-above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the remainder of March, forecasters said.
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A Quiet Victory and a Bright Future: Lessons from Illinois and Beyond
In a world filled with headlines of conflict and chaos, small victories and personal stories remind us of hope and resilience.
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Former Rep. Melissa Bean projected to win Illinois Democratic primary
Decision Desk HQ projected former Rep. Melissa Bean to win the Democratic primary for the Chicago-area House seat held by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, setting up a possible return to Congress.
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Trump administration opens Medicaid fraud probe in Florida
The Trump administration opened a Medicaid fraud probe in Florida as part of a nationwide crackdown on state Medicaid programs, the Associated Press reported. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz appeared to confirm the move in a post on X.
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Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary, likely to succeed Durbin
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won Illinois’ Democratic Senate primary Tuesday, defeating two House lawmakers and positioning her to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), according to official results.
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Venezuela wins first World Baseball Classic title with 3-2 upset over U.S.
Venezuela captured its first WBC championship by defeating Team USA 3-2 in Miami, ending a tournament dominated by clutch hitting and strong pitching.
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Chicago Democratic Treasurer Loses Primary Despite AIPAC Spending Blitz
Melissa Conyears-Evrvin, Chicago’s city treasurer, failed to win her primary bid for a deep-blue House seat, despite over $5 million spent by pro-Israel group AIPAC and allies to support her campaign.
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