Wall Street hits new records as oil prices fall and corporate profits beat forecasts
The stock market reached new highs Tuesday, buoyed by easing oil prices and strong corporate earnings reports, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Retired pastor urges progressives to resist cruelty, tribalism in guest essay
The Rev. John M. Semmes urged political progressives to resist growing cruelty and tribalism and outlined personal and political steps to respond in a guest essay for Mississippi Today.
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Mississippi childcare crisis deepens as vouchers remain unfunded, providers struggle
Daycare operators say they are still reeling a year after pandemic-era support ended, with families on a long voucher waiting list and state officials considering a new funding approach, advocates say.
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Mississippi appeals court revives lawsuit over deputies’ role in man’s death
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling, allowing a civil lawsuit to proceed against Rankin County deputies accused of using excessive force during Damien Cameron’s 2021 arrest.
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Mississippi auditor reacts to sentencing in welfare fraud case
State Auditor Shad White commended the sentencing of Anne McGrew, the first person convicted in a major welfare fraud scheme uncovered six years ago.
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Hurricane Preparedness Week Urges Public to Understand Forecasts
Organizers of Hurricane Preparedness Week said Day 3 focuses on helping people interpret storm information so they can make timely decisions and take action.
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Mississippi agency warns of severe storm risk May 5-7
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said north Mississippi faces a slight risk of severe storms overnight May 5, and central Mississippi has an enhanced risk from the afternoon of May 6 through early May 7, 2026.
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MDOT promotes Brad Cupit to District 7 engineer
The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted Brad Cupit, P.E., to District 7 engineer, the agency said. District 7 is headquartered in McComb and covers 13 counties in southwest Mississippi.
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NWS: Low tornado risk but possible EF2-strength twisters; flash flooding possible near Memphis
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a midday update that there is a low risk of tornadoes tonight, though any that form could reach EF2 strength across parts of eastern Arkansas, southwest Tennessee and northwest Mississippi. Localized flash flooding is also a concern around Memphis.
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Mississippi agency urges SNAP recipients to report changes within 10 days
The Mississippi Department of Human Services told SNAP recipients to report changes within 10 days, submit requested documents and check the Common Web portal to reduce errors and speed benefit delivery.
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