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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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Northeast says students are part of a community that cares about their success and offers support beyond the classroom, the school said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it held its annual Equipment Operators Roadeo for District 6 in Forrest County on Thursday, April 2. The event tests vehicle handling, trailer maneuvering and heavy equipment precision while providing feedback and training, the agency said.
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Tupelo police and Crime Stoppers are asking for help identifying a suspect in a vehicle larceny on West Main Street. Authorities believe a white male stole a leaf blower from a parked car.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced Destinee Parfait, Christopher Bragg, Lindsay Collum and Corey Dixon as Employees of the Month, the agency said in a post.
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Mississippi State Auditor Shad White said his office arrested Deborah Harper, the former office manager of the Southeast Greene Water Authority, on allegations she embezzled authority funds for personal use. The auditor’s office said she allegedly diverted cash payments and used other customers’ payments to cover debts for herself and her daughter.
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The National Weather Service said its Weather101 program is holding one-hour spring classes that are free and open to everyone. The agency directed interested people to register online.
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SkillUp Mississippi announced it will hold its second Ready, Set, Interview Day to help students build confidence and practice job interview skills.
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