Mississippi lawmakers debate creation of Energy Infrastructure Fund
Legislation proposes establishing a fund to finance energy projects aimed at boosting industrial energy readiness and economic growth across the state.
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Mississippi used unverified Experian data to mark about 50,000 voters inactive, analysis finds
A Mississippi Today analysis found Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office used unverified credit data from Experian to flag roughly 50,000 voters as inactive after a July rollout, prompting concerns from local officials and voting-rights advocates.
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Mississippi voters head to the polls Tuesday to nominate candidates for Congress
Mississippi voters will select Democratic and Republican nominees for Congress on Tuesday, with general election races set for Nov. 3. All incumbents except one are on the ballot.
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Jury acquits former engineer in 2017 Mississippi military plane crash investigation
A federal jury in Greenville cleared James Michael Fisher of charges related to the 2017 crash that killed 16 service members. The trial focused on allegations of false statements and obstruction of justice.
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Median crossover on Brookway Boulevard closed for about a month, advisory says
A traffic advisory says the median crossover on Brookway Boulevard just west of I-55 in Lincoln County is closed for roughly one month while crews work on an interchange reconstruction project.
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Ramps on Interstate 59, U.S. 49 in Forrest County to close Tuesday
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said two ramps will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, for an interstate resurfacing project.
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Individual assistance not approved; public aid available in 38 counties
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said FEMA is still reviewing the state’s request for Individual Assistance, but Public Assistance is available in 38 counties.
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Tupelo man arrested after seizure of suspected cocaine and $175,000, authorities say
North Mississippi Narcotics Unit agents arrested a 46-year-old Tupelo man after a traffic stop led to the discovery of suspected cocaine, marijuana and more than $175,000, authorities said.
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Audit: 62% of Gulf Coast Restoration Funds Spent Without Agency Recommendations
An audit released by State Auditor Shad White found that 62% of Gulf Coast Restoration Fund awards made by the Mississippi Legislature went to projects without recommendations from the GCRF Advisory Board or the Mississippi Development Authority.
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Mississippi Capitol Police open applications for 2026 citizens academy
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said applications are open for the 2026 Spring Citizens Police Academy for residents of the Capitol Complex Improvement District. The program runs April 20-28 and the application deadline is April 15.
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