Trump proposes up to 100% tariffs on some imported pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100% on certain imported patented drugs, citing national security concerns and aiming to boost domestic manufacturing.
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Leavitt says Trump named her White House press secretary in brief post-election call
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Turning Point USA that President Donald Trump informed her by phone about a week after the election that she would be the press secretary, calling the moment “the most anti-climatic thing ever.”
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Fuller: New coach could return Arkansas to postseason
Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record told host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series podcast that Arkansas was one of college football’s unluckiest teams last season and that the program hopes a new coach can return it to postseason contention in 2026.
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Mississippi State falls 10-9 to Georgia; reporter cites miscues despite bright spots
Mississippi State lost 10-9 to Georgia on Thursday night, and reporter Brian Hadad said mistakes cost the Bulldogs the game even as a few positive moments offered hope for the series.
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Mississippi judges set to receive pay raises in new fiscal year
Mississippi judges will get significant pay increases beginning in July after lawmakers approved a bill, pending governor’s action. The legislation raises salaries for various judicial positions by over $13,000 in some cases.
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Mississippi moves to ban abortion-inducing drugs under drug trafficking law
Mississippi legislation targeting abortion-inducing drugs has cleared the state legislature and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The measure criminalizes the distribution and use of such drugs in the state.
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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general amid department turmoil
President Donald Trump announced Pam Bondi’s departure as attorney general, citing her contentious tenure marked by investigations and department upheaval. Deputy AG Todd Blanche has been named acting attorney general.
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Judge reschedules trial for man charged in Jackson synagogue arson
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate set a new trial date of June 1 after granting a defense request to delay proceedings, court records show. Stephen Spencer Pittman faces federal and state arson charges in the Jan. 10 fire at Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $253M ‘Christmas tree’ bill funding nearly 400 local projects
The Legislature on Thursday passed a $253 million package that funds projects across the state, while critics said Democratic areas were shortchanged and leaders signaled a possible special session on pharmacy benefit managers.
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Mississippi governor vetoes bill on rural health funds oversight
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed legislation aimed at increasing oversight of federal rural health care funds, citing concerns over potential delays and loss of up to $1 billion over five years.
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Stay Present: The Final Four Lesson from Arizona to the Women’s Semifinals
As college basketball condenses into a two-week sprint, one quality separates the storylines from the clichés: the ability to stay present. The brackets are set, the best players remain, and history is waiting — if teams can handle the moment.
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BMCU sets Giving Day for April 9 with theme ‘Restore & Renew’
BMCU announced it will hold a Giving Day on April 9 centered on the theme ‘Restore & Renew’ and urged supporters to consider gifts, the organization said.
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NOAA sets #SafePlaceSelfie Day for Wednesday, April 8
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration urged people to post photos from their designated safe places on Wednesday, April 8 using the hashtag #SafePlaceSelfie.
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Above-normal temperatures persist into Saturday; storms likely along cold front
Forecasters say above-normal temperatures will continue into Saturday with a high chance of showers and thunderstorms along a cold front that could offer limited drought relief. Much cooler conditions are expected Sunday through Tuesday before temperatures rise slightly next week.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College to host state science fair April 9
Northeast Mississippi Community College said it will host the Mississippi Science & Engineering Fair on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum with 330 projects from seventh- through 12th-grade students and a need for volunteer judges.
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Bill to make illegal immigration a state crime heads to governor, auditor says
A bill pushed by State Auditor Shad White that would make illegal immigration a state crime is headed to the governor’s desk, and White says it could reduce taxpayer costs and expand cooperation with ICE.
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More volunteers needed after Tippah County debris cleanup, organizers say
Volunteers turned out Saturday for a Tippah County debris cleanup, but Ripley Main Street said the need for help remains and urged churches, civic groups and individuals to volunteer.
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Ripley: Crews to make final debris pickup rounds after Winter Storm Fern
City of Ripley officials said contracting crews will make their final rounds to remove debris from Winter Storm Fern and urged residents to place remaining debris at the curb.
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Support Expressed for Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jimerson’s Family
A social media post expressed sympathy for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jimerson’s family, friends and the surrounding community.
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Craig Greer named new budget director
Craig Greer has been appointed as the new budget director, bringing extensive experience to the role, officials announced.
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