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A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. CDT for parts of four states, with damaging winds and large hail the primary threats, forecasters said.
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NEMCC said Jake Lesner has earned a high school equivalency diploma through its Adult Education program in Booneville. The college praised his work and said it looks forward to his next steps.
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Northeast said it is accepting applications for its Licensed Practical Nurse program through May 1, offering hands-on training and instruction for those seeking a career in healthcare.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said President Ford and First Lady LuAnne Ford hosted an employee luncheon at their home to thank staff for their work this year.
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Organizers will hold a job fair April 29 in Newton, Mississippi, to recruit transportation and facilities maintenance technicians for several counties.
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WAPT reported major differences in what residents pay for car tags depending on location. Lawmakers are considering changes that could reduce costs, the station said.
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A computer weather model simulation shows a marginal (level 1 of 5) severe-weather threat today, with storm clusters expected late this afternoon into the evening and primary risks of large hail and damaging winds, according to the simulation.
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Forecasters say a slight risk for severe storms is in place today for areas west of the Mississippi River, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. They added that a tornado cannot be ruled out but confidence in one occurring is low.
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Capitol Police said officers took part in the Junior League of Jackson’s Resiliency project at Methodist Children’s Home, meeting with students and offering safety tips to build awareness and confidence.
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President Ricky G. Ford told the TigerTalk podcast that student input has led to new study spaces, a MakerSpace and steps to address mental health, affordability and safety.
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Dianna Russini of The Athletic resigned after leaked photos showed her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. Vrabel has not faced consequences, prompting questions about double standards in sports journalism.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche expressed support for public congressional hearings with Jeffrey Epstein victims, aligning with recent committee commitments.
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Senior Trump officials warned the Vatican about engaging in political and theological debates, urging caution amid tensions over Iran.
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Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) stated he would take President Trump’s reasoning for sharing a controversial AI-generated image at face value, focusing instead on his comments about Pope Leo XIV.
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Iran is reportedly preparing to execute Bita Hemmati, the first female detainee connected to anti-government protests, according to human rights organizations. No official date has been set.
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Independent promotions launched WrestleMania week in Las Vegas with intense matches, including Pandemonium Pro Wrestling’s ‘Whatever Forever’ event and West Coast Pro’s showcase.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Wednesday said Democratic California gubernatorial front-runner Tom Steyer ‘doesn’t understand’ Immigration and Customs Enforcement and defended the agency’s role enforcing federal law.
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A rural Colorado hospital is training its existing bilingual employees to serve as medical interpreters to address gaps in language services, the hospital said.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced Wednesday that SDI Biocarbon Solutions has opened a $300 million facility in Lowndes County that will produce biocarbon for steelmaking without using coal, the company said.
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Mississippi lawmakers on Wednesday failed to overturn Gov. Tate Reeves’ veto of $1.55 million in opioid settlement funds allocated to three nonprofits. The veto was based on concerns over vetting and application errors.
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