Ripley Main Street hides eggs downtown with discounts for March 21 Shop Hop
Ripley Main Street said Easter eggs have been hidden throughout downtown Ripley, each containing a discount redeemable during the Shop Hop on March 21.
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NWS Warns of Enhanced Severe Weather Risk in Mississippi Sunday
The National Weather Service forecast an enhanced risk of severe weather for Mississippi on the evening of Sunday, March 15, 2026, with the greatest threat in the north and central parts of the state, the agency said. The agency said tornadoes were possible and damaging winds could reach 70 mph.
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Mississippi National Guard Deploys to Support U.S.-Iran Conflict
Mississippi National Guard troops have been sent to the Middle East amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, according to state officials. The deployment is part of a broader military effort called Operation Epic Fury.
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Ole Miss men’s basketball stuns Alabama in SEC Tournament with 80-79 victory
The No. 15 seed Ole Miss pulled off a historic upset over No. 2 seed Alabama in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals for the first time as the lowest seed ever.
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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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