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The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts voted to allow the U.S. Mint to begin production of a Donald Trump commemorative gold coin, though the coin’s size and denomination remain under discussion, the commission said.
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Owners are set to vote on a Raiders succession plan — and the decision will test the NFL’s appetite for transparency, stewardship and long-term thinking.
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Callers seeking to complain about federal animal testing reached what sounded like a Domino’s voicemail after a staffer changed the outgoing message, the White Coat Waste Project said.
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The U.S. Embassy in Havana urged American citizens to avoid large gatherings after issuing an alert about anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy demonstrations, the embassy said.
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A philanthropy group at Indiana University reportedly conducted fundraising training with Hayat Yolu, a Turkish nonprofit recently sanctioned by U.S. authorities for allegedly funding Hamas and Islamic groups.
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The Kremlin told reporters Thursday that talks with Ukraine are on a “situational pause” amid rising tensions in the Middle East, while Kyiv said it has signals the talks could resume this weekend.
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Authorities in Barcelona recovered the body of 20-year-old University of Alabama student James “Jimmy” Gracey after a days-long search, police and the family said.
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Three major new studies find the United States is moving away from democratic norms, and leaders of two of the studies say President Donald Trump seeks to rule as an autocrat, according to the reports.
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Aria Gerson of The Tennessean told the T&L Extra podcast that Mississippi State will host Vanderbilt at Dudy Noble Field in a rematch of the 2021 College World Series final and that the Commodores have not met their usual standards this season.
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Mississippi State and Vanderbilt, two of the Southeastern Conference’s top-hitting teams, meet this weekend at Dudy Noble Field in a series previewed by Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk as likely to produce plenty of offense.
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The Mississippi House agreed to Senate amendments to HB 895, keeping patient medical cannabis cards valid for 12 months and requiring caregiver background checks every two years, lawmakers said.
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A Mississippi Senate gaming committee killed a House-passed mobile sports betting measure for the second time this session, citing concerns about tax cuts and revenue projections, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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The Mississippi Department of Education has unveiled a new strategic plan aimed at strengthening the state’s education system through stakeholder input and new priorities.
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Brandon Addison, a former Mississippi Delta police chief, admitted to federal charges of drug transportation and accepting bribes. He faces sentencing in August.
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The Shorenstein Center selected the joint investigation into alleged abuses by Rankin County deputies as one of six finalists for the 2026 Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting, the center said.
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Mississippi officials report progress in addressing school districts with overdue audits, with efforts intensified after recent school takeovers.
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Tupelo police said Jatavion D. Leach was charged March 18 with armed robbery and aggravated assault after a March 2 shooting at a Chevron station on West Jackson Street.
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MDOT said it is hiring a Jackson-based client support technician III to provide on-site and remote end-user support. Applications are due April 6, the agency said.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation says State Route 25 will be closed both directions March 23 to April 6 for bridge inspection and repair with official detours in place.
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NEMCC announced its Medical Laboratory Technology program reports a 100% job placement rate and a 100% exam pass rate. The college said applicants for the fall term must apply by May 1.
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