Jackson council votes to raise tourism, convention tax
The Jackson City Council unanimously approved a resolution to raise the city’s tourism and convention tax, a move that could increase dining and lodging costs, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi to get $188.98 million from Meta settlement
Attorney General Lynn Fitch said Wednesday Mississippi will receive $188,977,258 over 10 years from a multistate settlement with Meta over claims its Facebook and Instagram platforms harmed children.
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Podcast previews Mississippi State’s SEC opener at South Carolina
Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News joined host Brian Hadad on his podcast to preview South Carolina ahead of Mississippi State’s SEC opener, saying the game could have major implications for both teams, coaches and quarterbacks.
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Mississippi State Seeks Court Ruling on Eligibility of Jahron Manning, Malick Sylla
Mississippi State is going to court to seek eligibility for Jahron Manning and Malick Sylla and has added a new player to its roster, reporter Brian Hadad said.
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Mississippians recall Dolly Parton’s ties to state after her death
Residents and collaborators told Mississippi Today that Parton kept close ties to Mississippi through performances, philanthropy and personal friendships.
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Amazon dispute over data center valuations could cut Madison County tax revenue by millions
Amazon Web Services has challenged Madison County’s property valuations for its data centers, a dispute the tax assessor’s office says could reduce next year’s tax receipts by $5 million to $6 million.
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Tougaloo College president vows transparency amid leadership concerns
Corey Wiggins pledged transparency at his first convocation and acknowledged challenges left by prior leadership, as faculty, students and alumni urged collaboration on recruitment and finances.
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Man charged in vehicle burglary at Carlock Toyota
Police charged Walter J. Wright, 45, with two counts of burglary of a vehicle after an incident at Carlock Toyota and a subsequent investigation, authorities said.
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I-20/I-55 ‘Big Fix’ project to repair 36 bridges, start this fall
A freight corridor effort called “The Big Fix” will rehabilitate 36 bridges, fix 32 miles of roadway and add traffic technology, the project website says.
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Richardson sentenced to 18 years for 2022 assault
A press release from the First Circuit Court District says James Richardson pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and was sentenced Aug. 26 to 18 years in prison for his role in an Oct. 2022 attack on Robert Huddleston Jr.
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Weaver sentenced to 20 years for sale of methamphetamine
Shawn Weaver, 49, pleaded guilty to sale of methamphetamine and was sentenced to 20 years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, the First Circuit District Attorney’s Office said.
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Scattered storms continue across northeast Mississippi; damaging winds possible
Forecasters said scattered thunderstorms were moving across portions of northeast Mississippi, with more showers and storms possible through the day. The primary threat through the evening is damaging wind gusts.
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Man Arrested in Blue Mountain Sentenced to Nearly Five Years for Illegal Reentry
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. — A Honduran man arrested by the Blue Mountain Police Department has been sentenced to nearly five
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Northeast Coffee Shop Reopens for Fall Semester
The Northeast Coffee Shop said it has reopened for the fall semester and urged customers to note its hours so they can stop by for their favorite brews.
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First Lady to host gluten-free cooking session Sept. 15
Organizers said ‘Food with the First Lady: A Taste of Gluten-Free Living’ will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6 p.m. and is limited to the first 20 registrants.
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Minor league coach Oswaldo Pirela released from ICE custody
Oswaldo Pirela was released on bond Monday from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody and reunited with his family, the San Diego Padres said. The team said it would have no further comment out of respect for his privacy.
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A Porch Swing and a Lesson in Resilience
Amid global crises and celebrity memories, the simple comforts of home remind us of life’s enduring warmth and resilience.
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Democratic-controlled states file new suit challenging Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions
Democratic-controlled states filed a new lawsuit Wednesday seeking to block the Trump administration’s restrictions on mail-in voting after the Supreme Court said an earlier challenge was premature.
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Appeals court declines to toss McIver case; panel split on selective prosecution
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Wednesday refused to dismiss the case against Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., though its judges were divided over claims of selective prosecution, the court said. Court filings allege McIver attacked law enforcement in a scuffle with immigration agents.
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Cattlemen’s Association chief says Trump’s beef import plan harms ranchers
The president’s decision to allow beef imports has drawn criticism from the head of the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, who argues it will hurt domestic ranchers.
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