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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its Phi Theta Kappa officers visited Washington, toured the White House and met U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, the school said in a social media post.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it welcomed seniors from Booneville, Wheeler and Falkner to campus for an orientation that gave students time to meet advisors, check financial aid and pick up iPads and IDs.
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Forecasters say temperatures will swing sharply this week, with possible new high temperature records Thursday before a cold front brings highs into the 60s and 70s this weekend.
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City of Booneville officials say storm recovery crews will work on North and West College Street starting 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, and motorists should expect delays.
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Republicans and commentators are divided over whether the set of policies called ‘Trumpism’ constitutes a lasting ideology or has displaced traditional conservatism, analysts and columnists say.
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Sen. Adam Schiff on Monday expressed skepticism about President Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a resolution to their weekslong conflict and suggested the talks could be aimed at reducing gas prices.
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Senate Republicans said President Donald Trump indicated after a White House meeting Monday night that he may accept a compromise to fund the Department of Homeland Security, a reversal from his weekend comments.
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A coalition of historic preservation and architectural groups sued President Donald Trump and the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees Monday, asking a federal court to block renovations planned to begin in July.
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A U.S. Park Police officer was shot Monday evening in Southeast Washington and suffered injuries that are not life-threatening, authorities said. Investigators have closed nearby streets as they probe the shooting.
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The Department of Education has taken a significant step toward disbandment by transferring student loan responsibilities to the Treasury Department, as part of a broader effort to wind down the agency.
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Democratic strategist James Carville criticized President Donald Trump and comedian Bill Maher during a podcast, dismissing claims of ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ and defending his intense political stance.
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CBS’ Face the Nation said its March 16 episode will examine recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, with interviews featuring Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff.
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Hosts Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk said Mississippi State will probably be without a starter this weekend, with Ryan McPherson likely to miss a turn. Coach Brian O’Connor addressed the situation on the Diamond Dawg program.
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The Washington Post reported that Dr. Dan Edney is among three names being discussed for director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, though officials say several others remain under consideration.
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Amaya Battle hit a last-second shot to lift Minnesota over Mississippi in the second round of March Madness, advancing the Gophers to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 21 years.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning approved a new financial literacy policy and discussed a performance-based funding formula for public universities during Thursday’s meeting, according to officials.
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The Supreme Court on Monday questioned state laws that permit counting mail ballots received after Election Day during arguments in a Mississippi case that could affect voting rules in more than a dozen states and the District of Columbia.
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The University of Mississippi announced the creation of a new research center focused on collegiate gambling, addressing concerns over addiction and athlete safety amid expanding online sports betting.
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State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney is among several contenders for the CDC director position, as the White House considers nominees ahead of a key deadline.
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Mississippi’s Adult Degree Completion program, known as Complete 2 Compete, is returning with a new structure to help adults finish their degrees amid efforts to increase workforce credentials.
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