No. 17 Alabama routs Mississippi State 100-75
Amari Allen scored 23 points and Alabama sank 22 3-pointers to beat Mississippi State 100-75, handing the Bulldogs an off night for leading scorer Josh Hubbard.
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Mississippi House passes mobile sports betting bill, sends it to Senate
The House approved the Mississippi Mobile Sports Wagering Act, which could generate nearly $100 million annually, and directs $50 million yearly to the state’s pension system.
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Mississippi leaders react to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address
Mississippi politicians offered mixed responses to President Donald Trump’s speech, praising his policies while criticizing what they called shortcomings in addressing national challenges.
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Mississippi insurance commissioner warns fraud drives up premiums
Mississippi Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney says insurance fraud costs consumers and businesses billions and that his office recovered more than $1.1 million for consumers in 2025.
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Mississippi advocates call for increased funding and collaboration amid rising food insecurity
Food banks in Mississippi distributed 40 million meals last year and are collaborating more closely as federal support diminishes, advocates say. Experts warn that federal cuts threaten anti-hunger efforts statewide.
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Regency Hospital in Meridian to Close by March 13
Regency Hospital, a long-term acute care facility in Meridian, is set to close by mid-March due to business reasons, according to its owner. Patients will be transferred to other care providers.
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UMMC cancels clinics and elective procedures through Friday amid cyberattack recovery
The University of Mississippi Medical Center said it canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as it continues to restore systems after a Feb. 19 cyberattack. Officials said progress is being made, but experts warned full recovery could take months.
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NWS opens summer student volunteer applications
The National Weather Service announced that college students can now apply for a local summer volunteer program to learn about the agency and work alongside meteorologists.
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Light showers move across Mid-South; isolated thunderstorm possible
Light showers are moving across the Mid-South and rain chances are expected to increase overnight, with an isolated thunderstorm possible and rainfall totals up to about a half-inch, forecasters said.
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Shop Hop set for March 21 in downtown Ripley
Ripley Main Street organizers say a citywide Shop Hop on Saturday, March 21 will feature special sales, giveaways and a passport-card prize drawing.
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