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Mississippi will require middle school students to receive financial literacy instruction beginning in the 2027-28 school year, part of a broader education law enacted July 1.
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U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks campaigned with Democratic nominee Scott Colom in Jackson on Saturday, urging voters to back him because he would protect access to affordable health care, Mississippi Today reported.
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Water vapor satellite imagery shows a cold front moving southeast and dry air filtering into the region, suggesting cooler, less humid conditions even if clouds linger.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety named four staffers its August Employees of the Month, the agency said in a social media post. The department thanked Officer Chatmon, Tracie Davis, Jeff Nester and Patti Rooker for their service.
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The Tupelo Police Department said a social media trend in which people hand notes to employees claiming a bomb is inside a business is not a prank and can lead to arrest and prosecution.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said Aug. 1 that it is recognizing the five-decade career and influence of Dr. Johnny L. Mattox, an associate vice president and longtime biology professor.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it hosted summer interns from across the state for two days of learning and collaboration through its Pursue Advance Value Excel program.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews have been painting, installing casework and building an ADA-accessible entry at the Center for Grace & Healing, and posted photos of the work on social media.
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U.S. officials told several outlets Friday that the United States is planning to reopen strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend. CBS News reported Israel is involved and cited plans to target Iranian energy infrastructure.
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Amazon announced it received $600 million in refunds from tariffs imposed during the Trump administration and plans to return some of the savings to its customers.
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Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, urged the Trump administration on Thursday to release family planning funding and supplies to help women affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they wrote in a letter to the State Department.
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The SEC and Big Ten have agreed to support the ‘Protect College Sports Act’ after lengthy talks involving Congress, the White House, and college athletics leaders, aiming for a Senate vote before the summer recess.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad but was not given the opportunity to speak, according to reports. The service honored the fallen service member amid family wishes.
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The University of North Carolina said Thursday it has opened a human resources investigation into general manager Michael Lombardi, who was placed on leave earlier this week. Coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss the matter at a news conference.
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Prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against David Hearn, saying a “botched installation” caused the damage after a $14 million renovation. Hearn says he only touched the pool water out of curiosity.
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FIFA said it has dropped a short-lived plan to create a commercial vehicle and sell minority stakes in the World Cup after sharp criticism and boycotts from European nations.
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The waters off Mississippi are home to about nine shark species, ranging from small Atlantic sharpnoses to juvenile tiger and hammerhead sharks, Dr. Jill Hendon of the University of Southern Mississippi said.
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Brandon Brooks, 48, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child over several years. The abuse began when the victim was 9 years old.
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Mississippi officials have partnered with federal agencies and neighboring states in a coordinated initiative to fight fraud, targeting crimes such as loan fraud, unemployment theft, and more.
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The autopsy and toxicology results for 18-year-old Nolan Wells have been transmitted to the Jackson County District Attorney as investigations continue into his death following his disappearance on July 4.
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