Mississippi considers lifting secrecy from youth court proceedings
Legislation in Mississippi aims to open youth court records and hearings, sparking debate over privacy and accountability in the juvenile justice system.
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Mississippi authorizers move toward revoking struggling Canton charter school’s license
The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board is considering shutting down SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy due to financial issues and poor management. A public hearing will determine the school’s future.
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Longtime Fifth Circuit Judge E. Grady Jolly Dies at 88
E. Grady Jolly, who served on the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for 35 years, died Monday at age 88. He was known for his conservative rulings and sense of humor.
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Columbus AFB unit clears litter from George “Happy” Irby Parkway, MDOT says
The 14th Mission Support Group removed 13 bags of trash, three tires and one metal sign from a 1.89-mile stretch of the parkway, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
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Mississippi auditor’s office donates 100 laptops to National Guard
The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it recently donated 100 laptops to the Mississippi National Guard. The office said the gift was meant to support the service members.
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Former car wash becomes business incubator, gathering space in Ripley
Invitation Magazine featured The Cut-Off, which transformed a dilapidated car wash into a business incubator and community gathering space in Ripley, the magazine reported.
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Northeast expands Presidential Scholarship for high-achieving students
Students scoring 28 or higher on the ACT now qualify for a scholarship covering up to $20,000 for two years at Northeast.
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NEMCC Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Wins Multiple Honors at Regional Conference
Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Phi Theta Kappa chapter won several individual and chapter awards at the Mississippi-Louisiana Regional Conference, including a 5-Star Chapter Award and multiple advisor recognitions.
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Temperatures to Fall Below Freezing Overnight; Notice Urges Preparedness
A public notice said temperatures will drop below freezing overnight from March 16 into March 17, 2026, and urged residents to follow the “four P’s” of preparedness: people, pets, pipes and plants.
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Virtual public meeting set for March 26 to report results of statewide transit study
Organizers announced a virtual public meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 26, to report what they heard during the Statewide Transit Plan and Intercity Bus Study.
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Mississippi DPS reopens Jackson office; Vicksburg remains closed
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its Jackson station reopened at 10:04 a.m. on March 16. The Vicksburg station remains closed and customers are asked to schedule appointments at dps.ms.gov.
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Tupelo man charged with attempted murder after apartment shooting
Braylen D. Clark, 20, was charged with attempted murder and multiple counts of shooting after a March 5 shooting at Monarch Creek Apartments, the Tupelo Police Department said.
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Man arrested in burglary at Romie’s storage unit
Jimmy W. Thrasher, 59, of Verona, was arrested March 13 and charged with burglary after items were reported stolen from a storage unit at Romie’s on Feb. 11, police said.
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Tupelo woman arrested on aggravated domestic violence charge
Tilar T. Thompson, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested March 13 and charged with aggravated domestic violence after a woman reported being assaulted, authorities said. A judge ordered Thompson held on $40,000 bond.
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NEMCC Baseball to host free ‘Exceptional Night’ for children with disabilities
NEMCC Baseball will hold an evening of adaptive baseball March 16 at The Plex for children in kindergarten and up. Organizers are seeking participants, volunteers and donors.
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More than 60 women educators attend Delta Kappa Gamma meeting at Northeast Mississippi Community College
Northeast Mississippi Community College President Ricky G. Ford welcomed more than 60 women educators Saturday for the Northern District meeting of Delta Kappa Gamma, the college said. Attendees took part in sessions on communication, connection and commitment, the college said.
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Booneville student earns high school equivalency diploma, NEMCC program says
NEMCC Adult Education at Booneville said student Breanna Oswalt has earned a high school equivalency diploma and praised her perseverance.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Student Earns High School Equivalency Diploma
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program at Booneville said student Breanna Oswalt earned a High School Equivalency Diploma and praised her perseverance.
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NWS Memphis issues areawide Freeze Warning after cold front
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a cold front has moved through the region and an areawide Freeze Warning is in effect tonight. The office said breezy winds will make conditions feel colder through the afternoon, but relief is expected soon.
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Countries with solar and EVs better positioned as energy crisis grows
A growing energy crisis has left some countries better prepared because of renewable energy and electric vehicles, the original article said. Pakistan has cut reliance on imported natural gas as solar capacity expanded.
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