Analysts rerank Mississippi’s Class of 2016
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone revisited Mississippi’s high school Class of 2016, saying it was led by three elite players and included unexpected standouts and notable misses.
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Mississippi urged to act as chronic student absenteeism rises, column says
A Magnolia Tribune column warned that more than 27% of Mississippi students missed at least 10% of last school year and urged community and legislative action to improve attendance.
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Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment during tense Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly refused to answer questions about COVID-19, invoking the Fifth Amendment during a partisan Senate committee hearing, shielding himself from potential perjury charges.
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TVA donates $50,000 to help Ole Miss restore campus trees
The Tennessee Valley Authority is giving $50,000 to the University of Mississippi to help replant trees lost in Winter Storm Fern, the university said Wednesday. Ole Miss estimates about 11% of its Oxford campus tree canopy was lost in the storm.
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FERC set to decide on Mississippi gas pipeline project
A federal agency is close to approving a $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline across Mississippi, prompting concerns from landowners and environmental groups.
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Narrow Jackson council majority rejects move to declare budget deficit
Four of seven Jackson City Council members voted Tuesday against an order to amend the city’s fiscal 2026 budget, saying recent spending cuts mean a shortfall is not certain, officials said.
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Former Hinds County DA Jody Owens disbarred after guilty plea to federal charges
The Mississippi Supreme Court permanently disbarred Jody Owens, the former Hinds County district attorney, following his guilty plea to a federal conspiracy charge. Owens announced his resignation amid the legal proceedings.
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BMCU Says RN-to-BSN Program Still Accepting Applications as Classes Start Soon
BMCU said its RN-to-BSN track is accepting applications for a flexible program for working nurses, with classes beginning soon. Application and tuition details are available on the university website.
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Parents say time, not toys, creates lasting memories
Many parents say children may not remember the first toy they received, but they recall experiences such as their first baseball game or learning to ride a bike. Parents say the time spent with children matters most.
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NWS Memphis: Cooler Trend Ahead; Highs in 80s to Lower 90s, Rain Chances Rise Late Week
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a recent cold front will bring cooler conditions with highs in the 80s to lower 90s for the next seven days and that rain chances will increase late in the week.
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