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Myrtle the Turtle, the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s litter-prevention mascot, met TV personality Si Robertson at the Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo in February, MDOT said. The agency said the mascot promotes the Keep Mississippi Beautiful campaign through school visits and public events.
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Organizers said the final Showtime of the school year will feature an acoustic pre-show by departing members at 6:15 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.; admission is free for employees and students and $10 for the general public.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said respiratory syncytial virus cases began later than usual and a new COVID-19 variant is spreading across much of the country, prolonging concerns about respiratory illnesses into spring.
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President Donald Trump criticized NATO during a meeting with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, citing frustrations with alliance members.
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George Santos, who served briefly in Congress in 2023, announced on a livestream that he is expecting his first child next year.
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A former Army veteran with top-secret clearance is accused of sharing classified tactics with a journalist, prompting FBI action and raising national security concerns.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth urges TSA to restore the shoe removal requirement, criticizing the agency’s recent policy change as a security risk amid reports of ineffective shoe screening.
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A man accused of threatening a homeowner with a knife and making explicit threats in the name of Allah was arrested after a late-night encounter in Warren County, Ohio.
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A video posted online shows a sheriff’s vehicle deploying a grappler during a highway pursuit in Jurupa Valley, California, sending the pursued car spinning through lanes and crashing through a wall.
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A man pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court, acknowledging his role in an attempt to smuggle migrants to the United States linked to a 2021 truck crash in Mexico that killed more than 50 people, court records show.
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The Advocate’s Koki Riley told T&L columnist Brian Hadad that LSU enters the season with unusual preseason hype and questions about whether Lane Kiffin can push the Tigers into the College Football Playoff.
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Brian Hadad wrote that Mississippi State has sidestepped the midweek losses that have felled other ranked teams by treating every game like a postseason contest.
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Measures that would have barred public school students from using or possessing cell phones during class failed to advance in the Mississippi Legislature, but sponsors say they will reintroduce the proposals and one is weighing a tax on social media firms to fund child mental health.
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has approved a second disaster recovery loan program aimed at helping cities and counties affected by winter storms, pending federal aid approval.
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Magnolia Tribune says the temporary COVID-era premium boosts expired but core Affordable Care Act subsidies remain, with a median monthly premium of $42 and modest enrollment declines since the rollback.
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Mississippi is working to revise its child care regulations to meet federal standards and prevent loss of funding, officials say. New rules aim to enhance safety, quality, and clarity for providers.
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Jackson State University officials said Wednesday that a $500,000 unrestricted gift from FedEx will fund student scholarships, internships and expansions in the College of Business.
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Mississippi State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney announced he is not pursuing the CDC directorship, citing commitment to his state. The agency remains without a permanent leader amid ongoing leadership turmoil.
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Organizers say a dedicated supporter will match donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $2,500, to double gifts ahead of Giving Day on April 9. Donations can be made at the campaign website.
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Satellite imagery shows the Mississippi Alluvial Plain amid a severe drought, the original release said. The release said forecasters expect a chance of rainfall early next week.
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