U.S. economy grows 1.5% in second quarter, matching initial estimate
The U.S. economy expanded at a sluggish 1.5% pace from April through June, with consumer spending remaining strong, according to the Commerce Department.
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Mississippi to receive nearly $200 million over 10 years in settlement with Meta
Mississippi will collect nearly $189 million over a decade as part of a multi-state settlement with Meta, aimed at implementing child safety measures on Facebook and Instagram.
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Miss. education department to hold statewide literacy meetings for K-3 parents
The Mississippi Department of Education will hold a series of meetings Sept. 8-28 to help parents of kindergarten through third-grade students understand state literacy standards, the department said.
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MDOT launches $400 million ‘Big Fix’ for I-20, I-55 in Jackson area
The Mississippi Department of Transportation on Tuesday unveiled a $400 million, two-and-a-half-year plan to rehabilitate bridges and resurface miles of Interstate 20 and Interstate 55 in Hinds and Rankin counties.
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Thompson and Colom urge Black voters to turn out in Mississippi midterms amid redistricting fight
U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson and Senate candidate Scott Colom called for Black voter mobilization in Mississippi’s November elections, citing threats to voting rights and redistricting efforts.
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Rural Mississippi relies on crisis text services to fill mental health care gaps
A new report shows rural Mississippi has the third-highest usage of texting services for mental health support in the U.S., highlighting the importance of accessible crisis resources.
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‘The Big Fix’ I-20/I-55 corridor project set to begin this fall in Hinds, Rankin counties
Construction on the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project, nicknamed ‘The Big Fix,’ is scheduled to start this fall in Hinds and Rankin counties, project officials said. The work will include bridge rehabilitation, road resurfacing and deployment of traffic-management technology.
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Outreach Campaign Introduces ‘Highway Mike’ to Promote I-20/I-55 ‘Big Fix’
A campaign post says a character called ‘Highway Mike’ will publicize the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project, known as the Big Fix. The post says he has provided updates on major central Mississippi projects.
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Tupelo man arrested on aggravated domestic violence warrant; bond set at $35,000
Lamarrion Randle, 22, was arrested Aug. 23 on a felony warrant accusing him of entering an ex-partner’s Tupelo home and assaulting and choking them on April 17, Tupelo police said. A judge set his bond at $35,000 and the case will go to the Lee County Grand Jury.
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Applications remain open for residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur and May storms
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930) and the May 6-7 storms (DR-4922) can still apply for federal disaster assistance. FEMA outlined three ways to apply and MSEMA listed basic eligibility requirements.
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Mississippi opens five disaster service centers after Tropical Storm Arthur
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said five centers will be open June 18–20 to help residents affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930-MS). Applicants can apply in person or through FEMA online, by phone or the FEMA app.
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Mississippi agency spotlights four K-9 officers for National Dog Month
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post that August is National Dog Month and highlighted four K-9 officers — Tank, Crow, Rambo and BoBo. The department said the dogs serve with Capitol Police and are trained in tracking and detecting narcotics, explosives and weapons.
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Blue Mountain Christian University completes 357 athlete physicals in 90 minutes, athletic director says
Blue Mountain Christian University said community volunteers and nursing students helped perform 357 required physicals for student-athletes in 90 minutes, an effort the athletic department called one of its most successful.
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Mississippi spends more education funds on administration than other Southern states, office says
A state office said Mississippi devotes a larger share of its education budget to administration than any other Southern state and suggested a plan to boost teacher pay.
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Right lane of I-55 northbound in Jackson closed for bridge inspection, MDOT says
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the right northbound lane of Interstate 55 between I-20 and High Street (Exit 96B) is closed until about 4 p.m. Aug. 25 for bridge inspection and repairs.
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Transportation officials announce I-20/I-55 corridor improvement project
Central District Transportation Commissioner Willie Simmons has unveiled ‘The Big Fix,’ a major project to upgrade bridges and roads in Hinds and Rankin counties.
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Phi Theta Kappa names 2026-27 officers at Northeast
Phi Theta Kappa announced its 2026-27 officer team for Northeast and said invitations to join the honor society have been sent to students.
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UK to share classified tech info with Ukraine for missile development
Britain will provide Ukraine with technical details to aid in the assembly of long-range missiles, officials say.
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Suspect charged in vehicle burglary at Barnes Crossing Volkswagen
A man accused of stealing property from a vehicle at Barnes Crossing Volkswagen has been charged and ordered held without bond, according to authorities.
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Man charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
Wendell D. Sheffield was arrested in connection with a shoplifting incident at Ollie’s on June 7, 2026, and is awaiting further legal proceedings.
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