Most of Mid-South under 40% fire-weather outlook Sunday
A 40% fire-weather outlook covers most of the Mid-South on Sunday, saying elevated winds, dry fuels and low humidity could allow fires to ignite and spread.
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Mississippi unveils Blues Trail marker at legendary crossroads linked to Robert Johnson
A new Mississippi Blues Trail marker has been unveiled in Clarksdale, highlighting the site where blues legend Robert Johnson is rumored to have sold his soul to the devil.
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Advocate urges Mississippi leaders to restore Hope Squad funding after application glitch
Ricky Mathews wrote that a technical problem kept Hope Squad’s application off an advisory council’s report, and he urged Gov. Tate Reeves and other officials to reconsider a $500,000 veto.
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Miss. Department of Health budget largely level, officials say
The Mississippi Department of Health will enter the new fiscal year with mostly level funding, with a $600,000 increase, officials told the State Board of Health. State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney said fee changes freed about $8 million and he welcomed the steady funding.
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Mississippi Showcases Role in U.S. Military Modernization
Mississippi officials highlight the state’s contributions to defense innovation amid a push for increased military investment, including a proposed $1.5 trillion budget increase.
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Coordinated push revives downtown Carthage, officials say
Local officials and Mississippi State Extension credit a unified plan for bringing new businesses, jobs and improved fire protection to downtown Carthage.
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Mississippi IHL declines to disclose details in Jackson State presidential search
The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board has declined to say how many applicants applied for Jackson State University’s presidency and would not confirm a timeline for final candidate visits, Mississippi Today reported.
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House concert raises more than $38,700 for Beth Israel piano fund
A Ridgeland house concert Wednesday raised more than $38,700 for Beth Israel Congregation’s Piano Fund, organizers said, part of broader community support after a Jan. 10 arson at the synagogue.
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Advocate says parole denials of ‘Mississippi Five’ show system broken
A guest essay in Mississippi Today says Loretta Pierre was denied parole for a 15th time in January and argues the state’s parole system has become punitive and opaque.
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Miss. teen emergency training draws more than 360 students, agency says
The Mississippi Office of Homeland Security hosted a Teen CERT Challenge that drew over 360 students from across the state, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said in a social media post.
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