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Two El Dorado County deputies and a Pacific Gas and Electric worker were wounded Thursday in Camino, California, and the gunman was also shot, the sheriff’s office said.
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The Trump administration is pushing to restore a global tariff scheme focused on combating forced labor, following a recent Supreme Court decision that dismantled the previous system.
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NASA said a six-day launch window for the Artemis II lunar orbital mission opens April 1 at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The flight would be the first time humans have returned to the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.
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Mississippi State begins Southeastern Conference play against Arkansas in a series Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk called a perfect test of the Bulldogs’ improvement. Hadad and Faulk noted Arkansas has dominated the matchup over the past eight years and questioned whether Brian O’Connor’s first SEC series can change that in Fayetteville.
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No. 15 Ole Miss beat No. 7 Georgia 76-72 on Thursday in the SEC Tournament, overcoming a late Bulldog surge to reach the quarterfinals, the SEC said.
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An editorial in the Magnolia Tribune argues Mississippi should enact state-level protections against ‘‘debanking’’ and not rely solely on federal action, citing the Fair Banking Standard Act and measures already adopted by other states.
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An opinion piece in the Magnolia Tribune says proposed Mississippi legislation aimed at banning politically or religiously motivated account closures could increase regulatory complexity and prompt banks to avoid certain customers.
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The Senate passed a sweeping housing bill Thursday aimed at reducing regulations, limiting corporate investors, and expanding funding for affordable homes amid bipartisan support. The measure now heads to the House for consideration.
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A Mississippi judge has temporarily halted Medicaid debt collection from Greenwood Leflore Hospital, citing the risk of closure. The hospital and state officials are in a dispute over repayment terms.
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The Legislature on Wednesday approved a pilot program that would temporarily loosen the state’s certificate of need rules for about 55 rural hospitals, sending House Bill 1622 to Gov. Tate Reeves.
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Jackson State University officials plan to narrow down presidential candidates next week, with finalists invited for second interviews in April. The process remains confidential amid calls for transparency.
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Airmen and Soldiers from several units of the Mississippi National Guard deployed in late February to the U.S. Central Command
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The Michigan Department of Transportation is hiring a Network Infrastructure Specialist IV in Jackson and said applications are due April 1. Interested candidates can find job details and apply online.
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Organizers announced a debris cleanup day in Tippah County on March 28 to help elderly residents clear yard debris and asked local churches, youth groups and ministry teams to volunteer.
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A person died and others were injured after severe weather swept through Mississippi on March 11. Emergency officials are assessing the damage.
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A reinforcing cold front will move through Sunday night, bringing another round of rain and much cooler temperatures to begin the work week, meteorologists said. Monday and Tuesday mornings are expected to be notably chilly for early spring.
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State Route 481 between SR 902 and Shopping Center Road will be closed beginning at noon on March 12 for a bridge replacement, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. Drivers are advised to use local routes while MDOT provides updates on the work.
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A 13-year-old boy knocked his stepfather unconscious after the man allegedly tried to strangle the boy’s mother, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz helped a woman who collapsed during President Donald Trump’s speech at an event in Kentucky. Trump acknowledged Oz’s assistance as emergency responders provided medical aid.
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President Donald Trump backed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera in the race for Texas House after Tony Gonzales withdrew amid controversy. Gonzales exited the race following revelations about his personal life.
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