Salad Days opens 68,000-square-foot greenhouse in Flora
Salad Days Hydroponic Farm opened a new 68,000-square-foot greenhouse in Flora on Tuesday, and the company said it can produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually.
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Mississippi agriculture commissioner opposes California climate reporting law
Mississippi’s agriculture commissioner signed an order to protect local agribusinesses from California’s new climate disclosure mandates, calling the law an overreach.
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Jackson council rezones Metrocenter property despite developer’s unpaid taxes
The Jackson City Council voted 6-0 to rezone lots behind the shuttered Metrocenter Mall for industrial use even though two of the three parcels are listed as state-owned after years of unpaid taxes, according to county records and the secretary of state’s office.
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Clinton residents split over planned data center as mayor promises revenue
Residents voiced mixed reactions at a March 16 meeting about a new data center planned for a long-vacant Clinton facility. Mayor Will Purdie said the project will bring revenue and jobs, but questions remain about ownership, energy use and details of the agreement.
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Advocate: Unspent TANF funds could ease Mississippi child care crisis
An early childhood specialist told Mississippi Today that freeing unspent federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds could largely address the state’s child care shortage without new state dollars.
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Mississippi Commission announces TAP funding for Meridian-area pedestrian projects
Commissioner Willie Simmons announced 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program awards in Meridian for sidewalks, walking trails and multi-use pathways, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
Read moreNWS Confirms Fourth Tornado in Clarkton, Missouri
Damage survey teams from the National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado struck Clarkton on Sunday evening with maximum winds of 85 mph, the agency said.
Read moreSaltillo man arrested after alleged meth, firearms found in search
William Wallace Ellis, 53, was arrested March 6 after agents said they found a felony amount of alleged methamphetamine and multiple firearms during a search of a Saltillo home.
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Lengthy internet outage expected due to catastrophic damage to main fiber line
TEPA Connect reported Tuesday, March 17, 2026, that customers in parts of Tippah County are experiencing a significant internet outage
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Social media post urges sober rides ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
A social media post urged people celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to plan sober rides before drinking and warned against driving under the influence.
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Audit Finds Most Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Awarded Without Advisory Board Approval
An audit reveals that over 60% of funds from the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund were allocated without the endorsement of the advisory board, raising concerns about project selection oversight.
Read moreVelvet Vine, designer Lacy Dean to appear at Southern Culture Boutique for Shop Hop
Southern Culture Boutique said Velvet Vine and jewelry designer Lacy Dean will be at the downtown shop during the Shop Hop event Saturday, March 21, offering colorful statement pieces and a social-media contest.
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Minor school bus crash in Tupelo; students unharmed, police say
Tupelo police said a minor crash involving a school bus at Veterans Boulevard and Eason Boulevard left all students uninjured. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and a second bus was dispatched, the department said.
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NEMCC band camp set for June 7-11, 2026
NEMCC said Band Camp will run June 7-11, 2026, offering band, guard, performances and nightly activities. Resident fee is $270 and commuter fee is $207, with a $10 early-bird discount for registrations by March 31.
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NEMCC Opens Applications for Tiger Ambassador Program
NEMCC announced that applications are open for its Tiger Ambassador program, with a May 1, 2026, deadline. Prospective applicants can apply online at the college’s application form.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College students earn logistics certifications
Northeast Mississippi Community College said four logistics students earned industry certifications, and one became the college’s first to receive two credentials.
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Mississippi social post urges sober driving for St. Patrick’s Day
A social media post encouraged Mississippians to avoid impaired driving and arrange a safe ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the message said.
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Freeze Warning in effect through noon today, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a Freeze Warning will remain in effect through noon today as temperatures warm into the 40s and low 50s. The agency warned residents east of the Mississippi River to keep plants covered and said there is a low to medium chance of another freeze tonight into Wednesday morning.
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Trump criticizes media coverage of Iran war as FCC threatens broadcasters
President Donald Trump accuses media outlets of biased Iran war coverage amid FCC warnings to broadcasters about license renewals, drawing sharp political backlash.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College hosts ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’
Northeast Mississippi Community College said it welcomed children from the region to an ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’ at The Plex, pairing each child with a Tiger baseball or softball player.
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