Mississippi agency warns of severe weather, flooding
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency warned that parts of the state could see heavy rain and flooding today and into the evening and urged drivers to use extreme caution.
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Mississippi road crew member killed during storm cleanup in Franklin County
A Mississippi road crew worker died while assisting with storm cleanup efforts in Franklin County, as the state continues to deal with flooding and road closures following Tropical Storm Arthur.
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T&L Summer School: Discussion Highlights Mississippi State’s Running Back Tradition
On T&L Summer School, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone reviewed Mississippi State’s history of running backs and named two players to the T&L All Time Team, the hosts said.
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Sen. Wicker questions Iran memorandum, opposes lifting sanctions
Sen. Roger Wicker criticized a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, saying a $300 billion reconstruction fund would amount to a major payoff and opposing any lifting of U.S. sanctions, he said Thursday.
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Mississippi to deploy AI-powered mobile cameras for traffic enforcement
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has approved a contract to use artificial intelligence cameras to monitor traffic violations across the state, aiming to improve safety and enforcement.
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Mississippi Higher Education Budget Grows 14%, Nearing $6.7 Billion
Mississippi’s public universities will see a 14% increase in funding for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling nearly $6.7 billion, with the University of Mississippi receiving the largest boost, according to the IHL Board.
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Mississippi trustees move closer to performance-based funding for universities
Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning unanimously accepted a proposal Thursday to tie part of state funding for public universities to graduation rates, retention and workforce outcomes, officials said.
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GOP senators criticize Trump agreement to end fighting in Iran
Senators including Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker voiced sharp objections to a memorandum signed by President Donald Trump that begins a 60-day negotiating clock and outlines a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran.
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Mississippi seeks clarity on $2,000 special education supplement
Mississippi education officials say they need clearer legislative language before disbursing an additional $2,000 supplement promised to special education teachers, even as a $2,000 across-the-board raise moves into paychecks.
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Miss. Highway Patrol opens contraflow on Highway 49 amid flooding
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it opened the southbound side of Highway 49 in Stone County to contraflow traffic after flooding near Red Creek Market. A social media post warned many south Mississippi roads were affected and urged residents to avoid travel and not drive through floodwaters.
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