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In a Fox News opinion column, political analyst Doug Schoen called President Donald Trump’s State of the Union a “virtuoso performance” that tied the country’s success to his administration but said it was unclear the speech changed many minds or healed divisions.
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A software failure at the Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Control warehouse has led to a significant backlog, impacting retailers and the hospitality industry. Officials aim to resolve the delays within a month.
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No. 12 Southern Miss defeated Alabama 14-4 in a game ended by the 10-run rule after grand slams by Ben Higdon and Kyle Morrison, the schools said.
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Hinds County officials are requesting $350,000 in emergency funds to address staffing shortages in the public defender’s office, which has lost five staff members in six months.
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President Donald Trump’s address tonight is expected to focus on domestic issues and his administration’s policies, amid ongoing scrutiny and political protests. Democratic responses will highlight contrasting visions for the country.
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The Mississippi Department of Education adopted a K-12 Workforce Development Plan to help students identify career paths and provide districts a customizable framework, officials said. The State Board also appointed an interim superintendent for the Okolona Separate School District.
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Defend Mississippi urged Hinds County supervisors to appropriate $350,000 to raise starting public defender salaries to $80,000, while supervisors said the county lacks funds amid jail costs and state mandates.
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The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 to confirm RaShall Brackney as the city’s new police chief, after a lengthy questioning period. Brackney, a former Charlottesville police chief, aims to rebuild trust and improve morale in Jackson’s police force.
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Business optimism among small and midsize companies is rising at the start of 2026, signaling potential growth for Jackson, according to JPMorgan Chase survey. Concerns remain over inflation, tariffs, and labor costs.
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Phi Theta Kappa says members are eligible for hundreds of scholarships and tools to assist transfers, and two Mississippi universities list PTK awards on their websites.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its softball team rose from unranked in the NJCAA preseason poll to No. 14 in the NJCAA’s first regular-season poll. The Tigers will host doubleheaders Friday and Saturday at The Plex.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says the eastbound I-10 exit ramp to Kiln Delisle Road (Exit 20) in Harrison County will close from 7 p.m. Feb. 24 to 6 a.m. Feb. 25 for pavement repair.
Read moreThe Mississippi Department of Transportation says traffic on State Route 14 between Carter Road and Firetower Road will be moved onto a detour at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a bridge replacement.
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Ripley Main Street thanked Ripley High School student and Main Street Ambassador Dashayla Shead for painting a guitar now on display at Blues Alley, saying the work highlights local young talent.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College is accepting early applications for its Associate Degree Nursing program, the college said. Eligible current and dual-enrolled students must apply by March 6.
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Ben Tucker spoke to North East Mississippi Community College marketing interns and offered career and networking advice, NEMCC said.
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Organizers of Rip Current Awareness Week urged spring-break beachgoers to learn how to spot rip currents, saying subtle changes in water texture, color and movement can signal danger.
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The Mississippi Department of Employment Security said the 2026 SMCC Regional Workforce Job Fair will be held in Summit in two days, beginning at 9 a.m. and open to the public.
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Raygen Keyes, a safety engineer-in-training with the Mississippi Department of Transportation, said in a video for Engineers Week 2026 that she analyzes information and data to decide which intersections receive traffic devices.
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John Mayer, a retired FBI supervisory special agent and criminal justice program coordinator, will speak Feb. 26 at Modena Lowrey Berry Auditorium about what fingerprints can reveal, organizers said.
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