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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said significant infrastructure improvements are under way this spring in its District 2, and the agency urged drivers to be cautious in work zones, Executive Director Brad White said.
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NEMCC says its Drafting, Design and 3-D Modeling program teaches AutoCAD, Revit and SolidWorks and includes a professional portfolio by graduation. The college says small classes and real-world projects prepare students for jobs in architecture, engineering and manufacturing.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said it has posted an OSA Academy video series on YouTube to help local elected officials and citizens learn proper procedures for handling public funds.
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Organizers said a free clothing event April 7 at Holliday Hall will offer professional attire for graduation, job interviews and uniforms to current and former students.
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Organizers announced Burnside Music Fest will return to Historic Downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6, 2026, with live music starting at noon. The lineup includes Cedric Burnside, Garry Burnside and other artists, organizers said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it made 27 arrests in gun-related crimes over the past 12 months, including arrests in both homicides and in eight of 10 aggravated assaults.
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The U.S. government has permitted a Russian-flagged tanker to deliver oil to Cuba, easing strict sanctions and addressing the island’s ongoing energy shortages, according to reports.
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President Donald Trump said Sunday night he was OK with a Russian oil tanker delivering crude to Cuba, appearing to confirm a New York Times report that the U.S. would permit the shipment and ease a blockade the paper says has worsened the island’s energy crisis.
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President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday his priority in Iran is taking control of the country’s oil, saying, “To be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran…”
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President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One that the United States has already forced regime change in Iran, citing recent deaths of Iranian leaders since joint U.S.-Israeli attacks a month ago.
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Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi is being sued for $27 million after making a joke about the meaning of the opening song in Disney’s ‘The Lion King.’
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President Donald Trump announced plans for a new White House ballroom with security features and an underground complex funded by donors, prompting scrutiny from Democrats.
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Lionel Richie warned new celebrities they must like people and engage with fans, speaking after the controversy surrounding a reported hotel encounter involving singer Chappell Roan in São Paulo.
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Former President Donald Trump stated he has no issue with a Russian tanker supplying oil to Cuba, responding to reports about the shipment.
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House and Senate negotiators filed a conference report that could change the Public Employees’ Retirement System, WJTV reported. The station said the report is a compromise bill and contains provisions that were not fully detailed.
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Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss in a three-game series, while Southern Miss secured a series win at home against Appalachian State over the weekend.
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Peter Rauterkus of AL.com joined host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series to discuss Auburn’s new coach and quarterback and whether the Tigers can change their results this season, the podcast said.
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Mississippi State extended its lead in Mississippi baseball with a dominant sweep of Ole Miss at Swayze Field, according to reports from the weekend series.
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Legislation reduces service requirement and allows retirees to return to work shortly after retirement to address funding concerns and staffing shortages.
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Recent primary election results offer a cautious optimism for Mississippi Democrats ahead of the November midterm elections, despite Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith’s strong position.
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