MDOT highlights two surveyors as National Surveyors Week ends
MDOT said it recognized Chris Beeman and Derrick Wilson of its Whitfield Project Office as National Surveyors Week ends and noted it employs 17 surveyors statewide.
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Shop Hop runs downtown today, organizers say
Organizers say Shop Hop is taking place downtown today. Visitors are asked to collect stamps at participating shops for a chance to win.
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Ted DiBiase Jr. acquitted on federal charges in Mississippi welfare case
A federal jury in Jackson found former WWE wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. not guilty on 13 charges tied to a Mississippi welfare scandal that investigators say involved about $94 million in misspent funds.
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Lattimore leads Ole Miss past Gonzaga 81-66
Latasha Lattimore scored 15 points and Sira Thienou returned from a knee bruise as No. 5-seed Ole Miss beat No. 12-seed Gonzaga 81-66 in Minneapolis, the box score shows.
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Mississippi conservative donors say they may withhold support after Legislature’s actions
Eight regular Republican donors told Magnolia Tribune they are reconsidering political giving after lawmakers killed a school choice proposal and approved changes to a pharmacy benefit bill that business leaders say will raise drug costs.
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White House urges Congress to limit AI regulations in new policy framework
The Biden administration calls for federal leadership to prevent a patchwork of state AI laws, emphasizing the need to balance innovation with safety. Congressional leaders show bipartisan support, but legislative approval may be challenging.
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Ted DiBiase Jr. acquitted of all charges in Mississippi welfare fraud case
A jury found former wrestler Ted DiBiase Jr. not guilty on all 13 counts related to Mississippi’s largest public welfare embezzlement scheme. The verdict concludes a years-long legal battle over misappropriation of federal funds.
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Ex-wrestler Teddy DiBiase Jr. found not guilty in Mississippi welfare scandal
A federal jury acquitted Teddy DiBiase Jr. of all charges related to a Mississippi welfare fraud scheme after a 20-day trial. DiBiase, a former pro wrestler, was accused of misusing nearly $3 million in federal funds.
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Supreme Court revives Mississippi preacher Gabriel Olivier’s lawsuit
The justices unanimously ruled Friday that Gabriel Olivier may seek an injunction blocking future enforcement of a Brandon, Mississippi, ordinance after his arrest, Justice Elena Kagan wrote. Lower courts had barred the suit because of a prior criminal conviction.
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Ole Miss women’s basketball team beats Gonzaga 81-66 in NCAA tournament
The Rebels secured their first-round victory behind Latasha Lattimore’s 15 points, advancing to face Minnesota or Green Bay in the next round.
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