Inflation rises in January ahead of Iran conflict impacting oil prices
A key inflation measure increased in January, signaling persistent price gains before recent spikes caused by the Iran war and rising gas prices.
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Mississippi House pushes for transparency and contract rebidding in MDOC funding
The Mississippi House approved amendments to a Senate bill aimed at increasing financial transparency and requiring MDOC to rebid inmate healthcare contracts, with a vote of 116-1.
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Miss. National Guard troops deployed to support Operation Epic Fury
Mississippi National Guard airmen and soldiers were sent to the U.S. Central Command area in late February to support Operation Epic Fury, the Guard said. Gov. Tate Reeves and the state’s adjutant general offered statements of support.
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Corey Wiggins named president of Tougaloo College
Corey Wiggins, a Hazlehurst native and federal official, will become the 15th president of Tougaloo College on July 1, succeeding Donzell Lee after a yearlong search.
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Mississippi Senate adds $15 million for child care vouchers; funding faces uncertain path
The Mississippi Senate voted Thursday to add $15 million for child care vouchers to a state human services budget bill, a move advocates say would only partially address a months‑long waiting list and still must survive further legislative action.
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Clarksdale trains local students to ease teacher shortage
Clarksdale Municipal School District is offering a vocational teacher-preparation course to address a severe staffing shortage and to diversify the local workforce, officials and participants said.
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Enhanced severe-storm risk expected across Mid-South Sunday, outlook says
The latest outlook places an enhanced risk, level 3 of 5, for severe storms in the Mid-South Sunday, with a line of storms expected in the late afternoon to evening and threats of damaging winds and spin-up tornadoes, forecasters said.
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Mississippi agency rolls out text tool to help clients track benefits
The Mississippi Department of Human Services said it has partnered with Promise to launch a text messaging tool that lets clients track work requirements, recertification deadlines and upload documents from their phones.
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NWS: Slight risk of severe storms for parts of Mississippi Sunday night
The National Weather Service in Jackson says parts of Mississippi face a slight risk of severe storms Sunday night, with damaging winds the primary threat and a tornado possible.
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Tony Carter Earns High School Equivalency Diploma Through NEMCC
Tony Carter, a night student in Booneville, earned his high school equivalency diploma through NEMCC Adult Education, the program said. NEMCC praised his dedication and said it “can’t wait to see what you do next.”
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