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President Donald Trump issued a final deadline for Iran to strike a deal, warning of catastrophic consequences if not met. Iran responded by urging citizens to form human chains around key infrastructure.
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Legislation allowing prayer and religious activities in schools, along with legal protections for districts, fell short of support during the 2026 Mississippi legislative session.
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Sen. Roger Wicker highlighted a new savings program for Mississippi children at a Jackson event, while also addressing escalating tensions with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.
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After months of negotiation, lawmakers agreed to a $2,000 raise for teachers that now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ consideration, Mississippi Today reported. Some educators said the amount is insufficient.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning will hold on-campus and online listening sessions April 14 as it begins the search for the next president of Mississippi University for Women, the board said.
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The organization said donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $2,500 by a supporter. Donors were urged to give online to double their impact ahead of Giving Day.
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A social media post from Northeast Mississippi Community College says its BSU invited high school juniors and seniors across the state to a worship session this week to learn about the group.
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State Auditor Shad White said trimming government waste could allow Mississippi to lower car tag fees and provide relief to taxpayers.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration asked the public to photograph their safe places for extreme weather and share the images with the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie to help others prepare.
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The BMCU Chorale will present an evening of inspirational music Monday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium, the group said. The concert is open to the public and organizers said all are welcome.
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ConnectEBT said it has launched a redesigned portal with a user-friendly interface to make tracking benefits and changing PINs easier. Users can create an account or log in at the ConnectEBT website.
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MS LIFT Resource and Referral Network at MSU Extension said in a post it will hold ribbon-cutting ceremonies tomorrow at centers in D’Iberville and Long Beach and invited families to attend and access educational resources.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews set the final beams and girders on a replacement bridge over the Homochitto River in Franklin County and that the project remains on track for completion this year.
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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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