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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said two additional tornadoes were added to its tally from Sunday, bringing the total to six. The agency posted updated tracks for two other tornadoes and said details are available online.
Read MoreNortheast Mississippi Community College said a new Adult Education rotation begins Monday, March 23, and enrollment is still open for students seeking a High School Equivalency Diploma.
Read MoreRegional forecasts indicate well-above-normal temperatures and above-normal precipitation for the remainder of March, forecasters said.
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A Mississippi Senate finance panel chose not to consider a House-approved bill that would have exempted student-athletes’ name, image and likeness deals from state income tax, dimming hopes the measure will pass this year.
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Darius Slay, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback and Super Bowl champion, announced his retirement after a 13-year NFL career, ending his journey with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The Mississippi Senate Finance Committee on Monday voted to table a House bill that would have exempted name, image and likeness compensation from state income tax, State Sen. Dean Kirby said.
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Salad Days Hydroponic Farm opened a new 68,000-square-foot greenhouse in Flora on Tuesday, and the company said it can produce up to 3 million heads of lettuce annually.
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Mississippi’s agriculture commissioner signed an order to protect local agribusinesses from California’s new climate disclosure mandates, calling the law an overreach.
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The Jackson City Council voted 6-0 to rezone lots behind the shuttered Metrocenter Mall for industrial use even though two of the three parcels are listed as state-owned after years of unpaid taxes, according to county records and the secretary of state’s office.
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Residents voiced mixed reactions at a March 16 meeting about a new data center planned for a long-vacant Clinton facility. Mayor Will Purdie said the project will bring revenue and jobs, but questions remain about ownership, energy use and details of the agreement.
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