Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 89-78 in SEC Tournament quarterfinals
No. 24 Ole Miss overcame a slow start to defeat fifth-ranked Vanderbilt in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals.
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Trump warns college sports could collapse without reforms, predicts legal battle
President Trump told a White House summit that the entire U.S. college system could fail if college sports are not fixed, signaling potential executive action amid debate over athlete compensation and funding.
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Pearl River flood control project could boost Jackson’s economic growth
Local leaders see the Pearl River flood control project as a catalyst for downtown Jackson’s redevelopment, including retail, recreation, and nature spaces, despite some environmental and funding concerns.
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Mississippi Senate removes steering ban from PBM reform bill
The Mississippi Senate’s Public Health Committee approved an amendment to preserve pharmacy benefit managers’ authority with the Board of Pharmacy, removing a steering prohibition from the bill. The move aims to protect independent pharmacies.
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Sen. Wicker: Trump’s strike on Iran was ‘profound, deliberate and correct’
Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran was the right move and outlined the goals and claimed achievements of the campaign in a column.
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Army Corps clarifies no final decision on Pearl River flood control project
The Army Corps of Engineers has not yet approved a flood control plan for the Pearl River in Mississippi, despite local announcements suggesting progress. A final environmental review is pending.
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Mississippi House Introduces New Teacher Pay Raise Bill amid Senate Dispute
The Mississippi House unanimously unveiled a new teacher pay increase proposal on Friday, criticizing the Senate’s approach as legislators struggle to reach an agreement on education funding.
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UMMC considers takeover of Greenwood Leflore Hospital amid financial struggles
Greenwood Leflore Hospital has signed a letter of intent to explore a potential transfer of operations to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, according to officials and documents obtained by Mississippi Today.
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State Auditor Shad White praised for uncovering $400 million in government waste
The State Financial Officers Foundation honored State Auditor Shad White and his office for their efforts to identify waste in state government.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College officials meet in Jackson to discuss America’s Talent Strategy
Officials from Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program joined state and local leaders in Jackson to explore the Five Pillars of America’s Talent Strategy and to advocate for adult education, the college said.
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