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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told Fox News that strikes on Iran will be “quick and decisive” and called them a gateway to broader peace in the Middle East.
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The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked a California law that barred schools from automatically notifying parents if students change their gender expression or pronouns, reinstating a lower-court order while the case proceeds.
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Iran’s women’s national team stood silently during the national anthem before Monday’s Asian Cup match against South Korea, Fox News Digital reported, in a gesture observers linked to recent regional strikes.
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Mississippi State travels to Hattiesburg on Tuesday night for a top-10 matchup against in-state rival Southern Mississippi. Brian Hadad hosted Dima Mixon of Pine Belt Sports and the Eagle Hour on his pod for a preview of the Golden Eagles.
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Two top-10 college baseball teams from Mississippi face off in a highly anticipated midweek game in Hattiesburg.
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Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2 a.m., but debate continues over whether to keep the clocks on DST year-round. Mississippi’s two U.S. senators have taken opposing positions.
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President Donald Trump and his economic team argue that Kevin Warsh and advances in artificial intelligence can recreate the 1990s growth surge by easing interest rates. Economists say the analogy is incomplete and conditions are different now.
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Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not seek a third term but hinted he plans to remain in public life, saying “I will be on the ballot,” The Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson announced Monday he will not run for reelection in 2027, fueling speculation about a gubernatorial bid next year. He indicated he plans to remain on the ballot in 2024.
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Two men have admitted guilt in federal court for illegally obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits while incarcerated in Mississippi. The scheme involved transferring funds among prisoners using various means.
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Tuesday is the deadline for committees to pass general bills from the other chamber, and some lawmakers say they are unlikely to call further meetings, which could doom school choice and prison health care measures.
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Tupelo Police said one person was wounded in a shooting at the West Jackson Mart on W. Jackson Street and was taken to North Mississippi Medical Center; officials said there is no known threat to the public.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis, Tennessee posted safety guidance saying 6 inches of moving water can knock over an adult and 12 inches can carry away a small car.
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The State Financial Officers Foundation named Mississippi State Auditor Shad White in its inaugural 2025 Oversight Report for identifying more than $400 million in government waste, the foundation said. The report highlighted White’s “MOGE” compilation of audits and his work targeting nonprofits it said wasted taxpayer money.
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Northeast is asking area businesses, churches and organizations to provide promotional items for Spring Orientation to help new students feel supported, the school said.
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Organizers said The Calendar Kitchen will host a community cooking event March 19 at the NEMCC Health & Nutrition Center. Registration is $20 and limited to the first 20 participants.
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Brandon Windham of Booneville received the Barbara & Ken Shackelford Endowment Scholarship, the NEMCC Foundation said. The foundation said applications for the 2026-27 academic year are open through March 15.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety named four staffers its March employees of the month, the agency said in a social media post. Commissioner Sean Tindell praised their service to the agency and the state.
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Capitol Police said applications are being accepted from residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District for a seven-day Citizens Academy running April 20-28, 2026.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says the Federal Emergency Management Agency is still reviewing an Individual Assistance declaration and urges residents to submit damage reports to help build a case.
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