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Senate Minority Leader Derrick Simmons, a plaintiff in a lawsuit challenging Mississippi’s judicial districts, is also involved in negotiations to redraw the state’s Supreme Court map, creating a legal conflict.
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Democrats criticize FEMA associate administrator Gregg Phillips over his controversial statements and claims, questioning his qualifications amid ongoing agency concerns.
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A proposed Mississippi law would create a presumption of equal custody in divorces, supporters say it helps fathers, while critics warn it could harm low-income women and abuse survivors, Mississippi Today reported.
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A portrait of former House Speaker Philip Gunn was unveiled March 25 at the Mississippi State Capitol and will hang in the entrance to the House chamber, Mississippi Today reported.
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A social media post warned that low humidity and moderate winds could raise fire danger this weekend. The post urged people to check for burn bans before any outdoor activity.
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The City of Tupelo on Thursday reminded parents that a city curfew bars people under 18 from public places during late-night and certain daytime hours, with specified exceptions and potential parental citations under the ordinance.
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MDOT said Courtney Coleman has spent five years managing inventory and filling orders at the District 3 warehouse in Yazoo City to support road crews.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said state agencies bought television screens for about $5,800 apiece and announced an internal employee as Purchasing Manager of the Year.
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Organizers urged donors to mark April 9 as Giving Day, saying gifts will help restore and renew spaces where students learn and prepare for their callings. Supporters can give online at the group’s donation page, organizers said.
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NEMCC will hold a job fair April 8 where students, alumni and the public can meet employers from across business and industry and vie for door prizes, the college said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says lane closures will reduce traffic to one lane on State Route 30 between State Route 355 and County Road 25 from March 25 through about 5 p.m. Aug. 3 for bridge repair work.
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Mississippi transportation officials and stakeholders convened to review the proposed Interstate 69 corridor, emphasizing its role in enhancing trade routes across North America.
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Davis Lauderdale earned a high school equivalency diploma, Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program in Booneville said.
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ASHLAND, Miss. — The Ashland Fire and Rescue responded to another dangerous grass fire on Country Church Road as dry
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From troop movements to courtroom testimony and floods at home, this week’s news reads like a neighborhood conversation that never ends — and that’s why porches still matter.
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Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Brian Nathan defeated Republican state Rep. Josie Tomkow for Florida Senate District 14. The result, Decision Desk HQ said, adds to a recent string of Democratic overperformances and flipped seats.
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Multiple Iranian officials on Tuesday rejected negotiations with the Trump administration, even as President Donald Trump described the discussions as “productive,” Iranian official Saeed Jalil said.
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Iran sent a Tuesday letter to the International Maritime Organization saying it will permit “non-hostile vessels” to transit the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow chokepoint that handles about one-fifth of the world’s daily oil shipments.
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale runs March 25-31, featuring discounts on cookware, small appliances, and outdoor entertaining gear, with deals up to 59% off.
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Amazon is cutting prices on Apple products ahead of its Big Spring Sale, offering discounts on AirPods, AirTags, iPads and accessories, Fox News reported.
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