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The House approved the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, which could generate nearly $100 million annually, and directs $50 million yearly to the state’s pension system.
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Mississippi politicians offered mixed responses to President Donald Trump’s speech, praising his policies while criticizing what they called shortcomings in addressing national challenges.
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Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says insurance fraud costs consumers and businesses billions and that his office recovered more than $1.1 million for consumers in 2025.
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Food banks in Mississippi distributed 40 million meals last year and are collaborating more closely as federal support diminishes, advocates say. Experts warn that federal cuts threaten anti-hunger efforts statewide.
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Regency Hospital, a long-term acute care facility in Meridian, is set to close by mid-March due to business reasons, according to its owner. Patients will be transferred to other care providers.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as it continues to restore systems after a Feb. 19 cyberattack. Officials said progress is being made, but experts warned full recovery could take months.
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The National Weather Service announced that college students can now apply for a local summer volunteer program to learn about the agency and work alongside meteorologists.
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Light showers are moving across the Mid-South and rain chances are expected to increase overnight, with an isolated thunderstorm possible and rainfall totals up to about a half-inch, forecasters said.
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Ripley Main Street organizers say a citywide Shop Hop on Saturday, March 21 will feature special sales, giveaways and a passport-card prize drawing.
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The Mobile Mississippi driver’s license unit visited Pascagoula to offer residents a local option to renew or update identification, WXXV reported.
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A report released by State Auditor Shad White says Mississippi has the second-highest car tag fees in the U.S. White discussed possible steps to reduce those fees in an accompanying interview.
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Guaranty Bank’s Northeast regional branch managers held a meeting on campus and later met with President Ford and business technology instructors to discuss preparing students for the workforce, the school said.
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A social media post marked #RipCurrentAwarenessWeek urged spring break travelers to remain calm, swim parallel to shore and signal for help if caught in a rip current.
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Forecasters say rain chances increase tonight across parts of the Midwest and South, though isolated storms are unlikely to end drought conditions.
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An overturned tractor-trailer blocked the left northbound lane of Interstate 59 before the U.S. 98 East exit in Forrest County, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Motorists were urged to use caution.
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District 7 Construction Engineer Jordan Whittington told the Michigan Department of Transportation during Engineers Week 2026 that refereeing college football and his engineering job have surprising similarities.
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A new historical marker honoring Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons was unveiled Monday in Cleveland, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. The marker recognizes his service as a state senator and his work as transportation commissioner.
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Organizers said the women’s game tips off at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s at 7:30 p.m.; pizza and pom poms will be available while supplies last.
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Local forecasters say showers will return to the Mid-South this evening and become more widespread tomorrow, with isolated thunderstorms possible and rainfall generally under an inch.
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A driver circled back and struck four people outside The Underground early Sunday, then gunfire erupted, the Redlands Police Department said. Four victims were hospitalized and no arrests have been announced.
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