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Governor Tate Reeves vetoed Senate Bill 2477, citing concerns the legislation could jeopardize more than $800 million in federal rural health funds for Mississippi.
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A proposed overhaul of Mississippi’s juvenile justice system failed to advance after disagreements between the Senate and House, highlighting ongoing divisions over local government authority.
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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Friday called the 2026 legislative session “very good,” highlighting teacher pay raises, National Guard health coverage reimbursements and reforms to the state retirement system.
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Lawmakers concluded a three-month regular session this week after setting a $7.4 billion budget that begins July 1, approving a $2,000 teacher pay raise and passing a bill to fund $253 million in local projects, Mississippi Today reported.
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Mississippi Today says Philip Gunn plans to announce Tuesday that he will run for governor, which would make him the second official candidate in the 2027 race.
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Lawmakers ended the 2026 session with limited education policy changes after weeks of infighting. School choice proposals failed and a teacher pay increase was cut to $2,000, legislators said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday, April 4, 2026, with a marginal risk and widespread rain of 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected across the Mid-South.
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Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons presented Transportation Alternatives Program checks April 2 to Cleveland and Duncan officials, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. The funds will pay for sidewalk enhancements in Cleveland and downtown lighting and pedestrian improvements in Duncan.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged travelers to check the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com and to follow basic safety measures as roads are expected to be busy this Easter weekend.
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Commissioner Sean Tindell and Attorney General Lynn Fitch invited the public to the free summit and said registration is available at the event website.
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The volunteer network CoCoRaHS asked residents in the Mid-South to sign up at CoCoRaHS.org, saying more observers are needed because precipitation is highly variable.
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Dr. Kristy Church is this month’s recipient of the Northeast Way Award for her exceptional support and mentorship of students in nursing education.
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The National Weather Service office in Jackson warned of a marginal risk for severe storms across parts of the state Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail the main threats.
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Forecasters say a cold front moving in Saturday will bring showers and thunderstorms, with a few storms possibly strong to severe and mainly a threat for damaging winds in parts of eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
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NASA’s Artemis II crew described life aboard the Orion spacecraft during their journey to the moon, marking the farthest humans have traveled from Earth in over 50 years.
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The Colorado House approved legislation permitting individuals harmed by conversion therapy to sue licensed professionals, days after the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the state’s ban. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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President Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute address claiming victory over Iran but announced continued bombing efforts, raising questions about the true goals of the U.S. campaign.
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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the proposed SAVE America Act amid questions about its impact on voter rights.
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The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, left Croatia after repairs and may be heading back to the Middle East, according to the Navy.
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Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general, dismissed reports that President Donald Trump ousted Pam Bondi over the Epstein files or other issues, emphasizing her service and recent DOJ transparency efforts.
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