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More than a month after the Mississippi Department of Education launched its classroom supply fund, some teachers have yet to access their funds, prompting calls for improvements.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety says the deadline to apply for Cadet Class 71 is Saturday, Aug. 29, and is urging prospective troopers to apply at dps.ms.gov.
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Tiger Stadium officials reminded fans of the venue’s clear bag policy and said the first 200 fans at tonight’s game will receive a free Northeast clear bag.
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The college posted a schedule that includes a 5 p.m. tailgate, pregame ceremonies and a 6:30 p.m. kickoff, and urged fans to bring pep rally energy to Tiger Stadium, the college said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said WJTV 12 News will profile the I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project, known as the Big Fix, starting this fall. MDOT said the project will bring major upgrades to central Mississippi’s busiest corridor and urged the public to visit GoMDOT.com/TheBigFix for details.
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NPR reported that nondisclosure agreements covered negotiations between a tech company and several local and state officials, a move that surprised residents and mirrors a tactic used nationwide in data center deals.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow this week to deliver a warning to Russia amid concerns of potential aggression against NATO allies, according to sources.
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The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it is recruiting candidates for Trooper Class 71 and set an application deadline for Saturday, Aug. 29. Applicants are being directed to apply at the Mississippi Department of Public Safety website, dps.ms.gov, the agency said.
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Jorge Borrego apologized Wednesday for online posts he called ‘crude and immature jokes’ after initially laughing them off earlier this week, he wrote.
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman suggested placing data centers in orbit to leverage space-based energy sources, amid ongoing debates over their expansion on Earth.
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At a Wednesday event in Cedar Rapids, Josh Turek rejected the idea of Vice President Kamala Harris campaigning for his Senate bid, he told reporters.
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Matt Gogel, a golfer on the PGA Tour Champions, received a six-month suspension after admitting to placing unauthorized bets on golf events. The PGA Tour confirmed the suspension and emphasized its commitment to integrity.
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A driver allegedly fleeing a traffic stop slammed head-on into a Sumter County school bus carrying 19 children Tuesday morning; all children were uninjured, the sheriff’s office said.
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As closing arguments in Lindsay Clancy’s case conclude, prosecutors argue her defense failed to prove a psychotic break, while her attorney claims postpartum psychosis was involved.
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Residents of Addison Place in Jackson, Miss., say their apartments have been without running water since June, leaving tenants feeling ignored, WJTV reported.
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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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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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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 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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Residents and collaborators told Mississippi Today that Parton kept close ties to Mississippi through performances, philanthropy and personal friendships.
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