Officials urge sober rides for National Beer Day
Public safety officials urged people celebrating National Beer Day to arrange sober rides and avoid impaired driving, saying such deaths are preventable.
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Northeast students test concrete in hands-on certification training
Students at Northeast took part in concrete testing and practical exercises as they prepare for a concrete certification, school officials said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College hosts Corinth Middle School leaders to showcase workforce training
Northeast Mississippi Community College said Corinth Middle School Principal Chris Killough and gifted teachers visited the NEMCC Corinth Center for an introduction to workforce training, including hands-on sessions in Collaborative Robots and the ACE CNC program.
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Georgia runoff could determine House majority as GOP-backed candidate faces Democrat
In Georgia’s 14th Congressional District, Republican Clay Fuller and Democrat Shawn Harris vie for a seat vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene, with implications for the House majority amid tight margins.
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Montana halts doula funding amid budget shortfall, Medicaid cut fears
Montana paused a plan to pay for doulas serving maternity care deserts because of a budget shortfall and concerns about anticipated federal Medicaid cuts, KFF Health News reported.
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White House taps Cabinet to campaign, urges muted stances ahead of midterms, reports say
President Donald Trump is directing Cabinet members to crisscross key districts and highlight popular parts of his agenda while downplaying more controversial positions, Politico and other outlets report.
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Pentagon cancels Tuesday press briefing with top defense officials
A scheduled Pentagon briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine was canceled ahead of an upcoming presidential deadline.
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Rep. Ansari to seek impeachment of Hegseth over Iran strikes
Rep. Yassamin Ansari said Monday she will introduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of war crimes tied to President Trump’s planned strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
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Coach K compares UNC’s hiring of Michael Malone to Bill Belichick’s rough college debut
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski discussed UNC’s recent coaching changes, drawing parallels to Bill Belichick’s initial struggles in college football. He expressed confidence in Michael Malone’s potential despite a rocky start.
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Nutella floats into viral fame on NASA Moon mission
A jar of Nutella became an unexpected star during NASA’s Artemis II mission, capturing a viral moment in zero gravity. The scene drew widespread praise and social media attention.
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Michigan wins first men’s basketball title since 1989 with 69-63 victory over UConn
The Michigan Wolverines captured their second NCAA men’s basketball championship Monday, defeating UConn 69-63 in a hard-fought final at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Mississippi’s Daniel Stallworth advances to ‘American Idol’ top 11 after surviving double elimination
Daniel Stallworth of Moss Point survived two rounds of elimination Monday night on ‘American Idol’ and secured a spot in the top 11, marking the fourth Mississippian in four seasons to reach this stage.
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Michigan wins second men’s basketball national title, beating UConn 69-63
The Wolverines secured their second NCAA championship with a gritty performance, edging UConn in Indianapolis. Michigan relied on tough defense and clutch free throws to claim the title.
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Miss. senator to hold hearings on wind-tower effects on farmland after bill dies
Sen. Joel Carter said he will hold hearings this summer on a proposed study of how wind turbines affect Mississippi farmland after legislation creating the study committee faltered in the Legislature.
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Mississippi’s March revenue exceeds estimates by $20.5 million
Mississippi’s revenue collections in March surpassed projections by nearly $21 million, contributing to a year-to-date surplus. Lawmakers set the 2027 budget at just under $7.4 billion.
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Mississippi lawmakers update attendance policies, exclude school activities from absences
Legislation requires students to attend at least 66% of the school day to be counted as present and clarifies attendance rules for school activities. It also targets chronic absenteeism and boosts pay for attendance officers.
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Anna Hu Joins Mississippi Today as First Haselhorst Fellow Focused on Mental Health
Anna Hu has been named Mississippi Today’s inaugural Haselhorst Fellow, focusing on mental health and underserved communities in the state. Her background spans biochemistry and journalism.
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Sen. John Kennedy campaigns for Hyde-Smith at Mississippi fundraiser
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana endorsed incumbent Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith at a fundraising event in Flowood, emphasizing her conservative leadership.
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Jackson pursues private firm to tackle homelessness amid development push
Mayor John Horhn’s administration is exploring a public-private partnership with Houston-based Clutch Consulting to move hundreds of unhoused people into housing, city and consulting leaders told Mississippi Today.
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Clear skies expected overnight across Mid-South; lows in the 40s
Forecasters say clear conditions will continue overnight with lows in the 40s. Another springlike day is expected tomorrow, with highs returning to the upper 60s and around 70.
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