Pirates debut teen shortstop Konnor Griffin shines in first game
Konnor Griffin, 19, made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, impressing in a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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Mississippi governor vetoes bill he says risks losing $1 billion in rural healthcare funding
Governor Tate Reeves vetoed Senate Bill 2477, citing concerns the legislation could jeopardize more than $800 million in federal rural health funds for Mississippi.
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Mississippi youth court reform bill stalls after Senate and House deadlock
A proposed overhaul of Mississippi’s juvenile justice system failed to advance after disagreements between the Senate and House, highlighting ongoing divisions over local government authority.
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Lt. Gov. Hosemann praises 2026 session, cites teacher raises and PERS changes
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann on Friday called the 2026 legislative session “very good,” highlighting teacher pay raises, National Guard health coverage reimbursements and reforms to the state retirement system.
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Mississippi Legislature ends session after approving $7.4 billion budget, teacher raises
Lawmakers concluded a three-month regular session this week after setting a $7.4 billion budget that begins July 1, approving a $2,000 teacher pay raise and passing a bill to fund $253 million in local projects, Mississippi Today reported.
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Former Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn expected to announce bid for governor
Mississippi Today says Philip Gunn plans to announce Tuesday that he will run for governor, which would make him the second official candidate in the 2027 race.
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Education-focused session yields few changes as school choice stalls in Mississippi
Lawmakers ended the 2026 session with limited education policy changes after weeks of infighting. School choice proposals failed and a teacher pay increase was cut to $2,000, legislators said.
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National Weather Service in Memphis warns of marginal severe-storm risk Saturday
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, says isolated severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday, April 4, 2026, with a marginal risk and widespread rain of 0.5 to 1.5 inches expected across the Mid-South.
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Mississippi transportation officials award $989,000 to Cleveland, $551,000 to Duncan
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons presented Transportation Alternatives Program checks April 2 to Cleveland and Duncan officials, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. The funds will pay for sidewalk enhancements in Cleveland and downtown lighting and pedestrian improvements in Duncan.
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MDOT urges drivers to check traffic updates, drive safely ahead of Easter weekend
The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged travelers to check the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com and to follow basic safety measures as roads are expected to be busy this Easter weekend.
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