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State Sen. Josh Harkins introduced legislation that would require private, secret-ballot elections for union representation decisions tied to future state economic development incentives, he wrote in an op-ed for the Magnolia Tribune.
Read moreThe Mississippi House has passed appropriations totaling more than $5 billion for K-12 education, including teacher pay raises and increased per-student funding. The bills now head to the Senate for consideration.
Read moreThe Foundation for the Mid South awarded $550,000 to 11 organizations tackling child care, transportation and training gaps that hinder employment in the Mississippi Delta, officials said.
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Danielle Morgan urged legislators to pass Senate Bill 2016, saying elevating Visit Mississippi would align the agency with state strategy without expanding government.
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Patients across Mississippi face canceled surgeries and delayed treatments after a cyberattack on the University of Mississippi Medical Center. The hospital’s systems remain offline as authorities investigate.
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The National Weather Service office in Memphis said enabling Wireless Emergency Alerts on smartphones could save lives and urged users to check their settings.
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Police said an adult pedestrian was injured and taken to North Mississippi Medical Center after a crash on N. Gloster Street near McCullough Boulevard. Drivers were urged to use caution and consider alternate routes.
Read moreState Auditor Shad White said criminalizing illegal immigration is central to his 2026 agenda after the Mississippi Senate passed a bill to make illegal immigration a state crime, his office said.
Read moreThe Mississippi Emergency Management Agency credited volunteer groups, businesses and faith-based organizations with playing a critical role in response and recovery during a recent winter storm, the agency said.
Read moreA social media post using the hashtags #SWAW2026 and #WeatherReady urged people to have multiple ways to receive severe weather alerts, saying it reduces the chance of being caught off guard when a warning is issued.
Read moreA social media post reminded residents that outdoor sirens are effective but recommended turning on app notifications and keeping a weather radio for indoor alerts.
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The Capitol Police Crime Scene Unit welcomes four new officers, emphasizing their commitment to thorough investigation and public safety.
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MDOT reported that a crash on I-55 at Lawrence Street Exit 20A in Pike County was moved to the right shoulder and traffic was flowing again.
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Senate Bill 2049 of the 2025 legislative session directs $18 million in capital funds to the Strategic Multi-Modal Investments Fund to boost freight capacity and activity at airports, ports and railroads, the bill says.
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U.S. 45 southbound in Wayne County will close at 8 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, for about two weeks for drainage structure repairs, the state’s Department of Transportation said. Motorists were advised to detour via State Route 57 and State Route 42.
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North Mississippi Primary Health Care has officially broken ground on a new 10,000-plus-square-foot Administration and Training Building at its main
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said in a social media post that students not only earn degrees and build careers but also form friendships that last beyond graduation.
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The National Weather Service said the theme for Tennessee’s Severe Weather Awareness Week focuses on ways to receive weather information and urged people to follow local NWS offices on social media.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis says a series of cold fronts will push temperatures back toward normal after a record-warm day, with subfreezing readings expected Sunday through Tuesday mornings.
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The league reportedly plans to enact anti-tanking rules next season. Good. But sources and headlines don’t equal a finished policy — and fans deserve clarity before the buzzer.
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