Former Rep. George Santos announces he will become a first-time parent
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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Former Fort Bragg employee charged with leaking classified military secrets
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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Senator calls for TSA to reinstate shoes-off security policy
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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Ohio man faces charges after threatening homeowner in apparent religiously motivated attack
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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Video shows sheriff’s grappler deployed in Jurupa Valley chase
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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Man pleads guilty in U.S. court in migrant-smuggling case tied to 2021 Mexico crash
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 previews LSU’s high-stakes season amid Lane Kiffin arrival
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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Mississippi State avoids midweek upsets with postseason mindset, Brian Hadad says
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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Mississippi bills to limit student cell phone use stall; lawmaker considers social media tax
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 governor signs law for second disaster loan program for local governments
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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Nearly one-third of ACA exchange enrollees pay $0, Magnolia Tribune reports
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 aims to update child care rules to secure federal funding
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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FedEx gives Jackson State $500,000 for business scholarships and internships
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 health official Dan Edney declines CDC director role
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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Donations matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 ahead of Giving Day
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 drought across Mississippi Alluvial Plain
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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Mississippi seeks comments on four-year State Plan on Aging
The Mississippi Department of Human Services is accepting public comment on its four-year State Plan on Aging, and the comment period closes April 10, the agency said on its website.
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MDOT spotlights engineering technician Jason Guthrie
The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Jason Guthrie for 10 years of service monitoring construction projects, including work on Highway 51 in Madison County, MDOT said.
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NEMCC’s Tyler Samaniego promoted to Boston Red Sox
Northeast Mississippi Community College said Tyler Samaniego has been promoted to the Boston Red Sox and could make his major league debut in Boston. The college said he will wear No. 78 and is the first Tiger to reach the majors.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrates Unity Day
Northeast Mississippi Community College said students, faculty and staff gathered on the campus lawn to celebrate Unity Day, embracing the community’s diversity.
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