Ripley delays garbage pickup after staff illness
The City of Ripley said regular garbage pickup will not run today due to staff illness. Residents were asked to leave trash at the curb for collection tomorrow, the city said.
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National Weather Service warns of gusts over 35 mph in parts of Mid-South
The National Weather Service in Memphis says a warm, windy spring day is expected across the Mid-South and urged residents to secure loose outdoor items, especially in northeast Arkansas and Missouri’s bootheel where gusts could exceed 35 mph.
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Mentality Fuels Mississippi State’s Early Baseball Success, Brian Hadad Says
Brian Hadad says Mississippi State’s early-season surge comes from a mental edge, not just roster talent, and credits that approach to the team’s work under Brian O’Connor.
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Mississippi singer Daniel Stallworth advances to ‘American Idol’ top 14 after surprise twist
Daniel Stallworth from Moss Point secured a spot in the ‘American Idol’ top 14 during Monday’s episode, marking the fourth Mississippian to reach this stage in the past four seasons.
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Mississippi Legislature kills bill to test inmates for dyslexia
A bill to mandate dyslexia testing for Mississippi inmates failed to advance in the state legislature, marking the second consecutive year it has died on the legislative calendar.
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Mississippi increases K-12 education budget amid declining student enrollment
Legislature approves pay raises for teachers, assistants, and school officials, increasing the education budget despite a shrinking student population.
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Mississippi legislature approves Jackson Water Authority bill, sends to governor
The Mississippi legislature passed a bill establishing a water authority for Jackson with limited Democratic support. The measure now awaits Gov. Tate Reeves’ decision.
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Mississippi Senate Rules Committee blocks effort to revert district boundaries amid voting rights concerns
A last-minute measure to restore two majority-Black Senate districts to majority-white districts was rejected by Mississippi lawmakers. The move was in response to potential changes in federal voting rights protections.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $3.4 billion K-12 plan, extend session ‘on paper’ to April 15
Legislative leaders say they have largely settled a $3.4 billion K-12 education spending plan while filing a procedural extension to buy more time to finish budget and policy work.
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Mississippi lawmakers may call special session to revive pharmacy benefit manager reform
House Speaker Jason White said legislators are close to an agreement on PBM reform and may ask Gov. Tate Reeves to call a one-day special session later this week.
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