Study: Nearly 1 in 5 U.S. teens had depression, linked to higher substance use
A national review found adolescents with depression were more likely to use alcohol, marijuana and opioids, researchers at the University of Mississippi said.
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Mississippi Senate creates select committee on redistricting
Mississippi Senate President Pro Tem Dean Kirby will chair a new Senate committee tasked with redistricting efforts, following recent legal and judicial developments.
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Mississippi asks judge to dismiss lawsuit over $36 million in Jackson ARPA funds
State attorneys urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses Mississippi of racially discriminating against Jackson by withholding $36 million in pandemic recovery matching funds.
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Supreme Court Allows Continued Access to Abortion Medication During Lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that access to mifepristone can continue nationwide while a legal challenge proceeds. The decision temporarily maintains medication abortion access amid ongoing litigation.
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Families of Mississippi men killed or injured by police demand access to video records
Relatives of four men involved in law enforcement encounters in Mississippi gathered to urge officials to release videos and records blocked for years. They seek transparency and closure.
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Warm, humid conditions to replace near-normal temperatures, forecasters say
Forecasters say near-normal temperatures will give way to warm, humid conditions beginning tomorrow, with some areas possibly reaching 90 degrees through at least Tuesday.
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Mississippi man receives 15-year sentence for methamphetamine trafficking
Dale Wayne Griggs was sentenced to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges in Mississippi. Authorities praised law enforcement for their investigation.
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Mississippi to widen I-55 and State Route 25 after lawmakers fund projects
The Mississippi Department of Transportation announced plans to widen I-55 in Madison County and State Route 25 in Rankin County, funded by House Bill 1938 passed in the 2026 legislative session.
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I-55 ramps at U.S. 98 in Pike County to close for weekend resurfacing
A traffic advisory said the southbound exit ramp and the northbound entrance and exit ramps at U.S. 98 Summit (Exit 20) will be closed from 6 p.m. May 15 to 6 a.m. May 18 for resurfacing work.
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NEMCC to celebrate adult education graduates May 18
NEMCC said it will celebrate its adult education graduates on Monday, May 18, 2026, and asked graduates to review reminders before the ceremony. The college congratulated the Class of 2026.
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