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LSU has completed its football roster for the season, excluding Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, despite ongoing legal efforts to extend their eligibility. The SEC is considering disciplinary action against the university.
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The Southeastern Conference is scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss potentially expelling LSU amid a conflict over bringing NFL-experienced players back on its roster.
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The University Research Center’s Advancing Mississippi Conference on Sept. 25 will present statewide research on health, education, tax policy and human capital, organizers said. The free event will feature William M. Rodgers II of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis as keynote speaker.
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A Magnolia Tribune opinion piece says the Democratic Socialists of America has grown rapidly and is influencing Democratic primaries and local governments, citing membership figures, polling and election results.
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Julie Lee joins Mississippi Today and the Deep South Today Investigative Reporting Center as a data reporter, bringing a background in investigative journalism and neuroscience.
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Mississippi Today said it has invited Adam Ganucheau back to reflect on the newsroom’s early days and the origins of “The Other Side,” while Mary Margaret White and Editor in Chief Emily Wagster Pettus will outline 10-year anniversary plans and future directions.
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Death row inmates in Mississippi have lost access to personal tablets following the publication of a story about their advocacy efforts. The move has raised questions about censorship and communication restrictions.
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The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor said the state ranks second nationally for vehicle registration fees and that state and local governments can act to lower those costs to protect taxpayers.
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The Cut‑Off said in a Facebook post that Chula’s is opening a new location in Ashland and urged followers to support the business.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation will host a job fair Sept. 9 at its District 1 headquarters in Tupelo to fill positions across Northeast Mississippi, MDOT said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation reported progress on capacity projects, bridge repairs and overlays in District 1 over the past couple of months. The update covers 16 counties in northeast Mississippi, MDOT said.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency said its Disaster Recovery Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8, at noon in four Mississippi counties. Residents can also apply online, by phone or via the FEMA app.
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FEMA urged people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur (DR-4930) to follow key steps when applying for assistance, including answering calls from FEMA and completing a formal application even after reporting damage through Crisis Track.
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PROPEL Community Fund awarded Brooke Roberts of Thrasher High School a tuition scholarship to Northeast Mississippi Community College, the fund said in an announcement.
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The BMCU Teaching and Learning Center said it provides one-on-one tutoring and study skills workshops designed to meet students where they are and support academic progress.
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A trip to Pickwick Lake with friends turned tragic Monday evening when a Prentiss County man drowned after falling from
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Hunter Biden announced Monday he will debut a meme coin traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, a reference to the controversy over his personal laptop, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Journal said he teased the launch with a video that compiled news clips.
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An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from scaffolding on the White House North Portico Monday and the worker was taken to a hospital, The Washington Post reported.
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The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.14 a gallon going into the Labor Day weekend, a holiday record, AAA said. The previous Labor Day record was $3.82 in 2012, and AAA said diesel also reached its highest ever price on Friday.
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A power surge at Doak Campbell Stadium delayed Monday’s kickoff and led officials to resume play without helmet-to-helmet, coordinator or sideline communications, school officials said.
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