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science2 days ago
Flooding Continues in Louisiana and Mississippi as More Severe Weather Expected
Flood conditions remain in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Additional heavy rain and storms are forecast for the region.
abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Tropical Storm Arthur remnants flood homes, prompt rescues in Louisiana and Mississippi
Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur flooded at least 200 homes in Louisiana and triggered water rescues in Mississippi on Thursday. One worker died during cleanup operations and several tornadoes were confirmed.
theyeshivaworld.compolitics4 days ago
Mississippi Prosecutor Removed Most Black Jurors in 2004 Murder Trial
A Mississippi prosecutor removed nearly all Black prospective jurors from a murder trial. The U.S. Supreme Court later ruled the action violated constitutional protections against racial discrimination in jury selection.
yahoo.comworld25 days ago
Navy Training Jet Crashes in Mississippi After Pilots Eject
Two pilots ejected safely from a Naval Air Training Command jet that crashed Tuesday near Shuqualak, Mississippi. Both were later evaluated at a hospital.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Navy T-45C Goshawk Trainer Crashes in Mississippi Farmland
A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk aircraft crashed on private farmland in Noxubee County, Mississippi. Both pilots ejected safely before impact, and the cause remains under investigation.
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marketwatch.compolitics31 days ago
Mississippi Reduces SNAP Payment Errors but Faces $80 Million Federal Penalty
Mississippi lowered error rates in its food assistance program according to recent state data. The state must still pay at least $80 million to the federal government to keep operating the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
New York Postpolitics31 days ago
Judge Reduces Sentence for Driver in Fatal Oxford Crash
A Mississippi judge has shortened the prison term for a man convicted in a 2022 hit-and-run that killed one University of Mississippi student and injured another. The reduction was granted after nine months of incarceration.
brobible.compolitics32 days ago
Mississippi officials plan to close Canton charter school over financial issues
State officials are considering shutting down SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy in Canton. The school has received more than $2 million in public funds since opening in August 2023.
nationalpost.compolitics35 days ago
Mississippi Public School Enrollment Falls Nearly 70,000 Since 2013
Mississippi has lost nearly 70,000 public school students since enrollment began declining in 2013. Most of the state's 113 school districts have recorded drops, with some losing up to 40 percent of their students.
yahoo.compolitics38 days ago
Families of Men Killed or Injured by Mississippi Law Enforcement Seek Public Records
Families of men killed or beaten by Mississippi officers years ago say officials have withheld information about the incidents. The families are urging officials to stop blocking access to public records. Mississippi Today reported that the disputes have continued for years witho…
rove.mepolitics52 days ago
Mississippi Shows Worst U.S. Healthcare Outcomes and Disparities in Recent Report
A report from The Commonwealth Fund highlights Mississippi's position in national healthcare metrics. It indicates higher rates of avoidable deaths, uninsured individuals, and limited preventative care in the state compared to national averages. These issues are more pronounced a…
winnipegfreepress.comworld53 days ago
ICE Arrests Two Brothers in Mississippi After School Transfer Visa Issue
Two brothers were arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement while heading to a school bus in Mississippi. Their lawyer stated that a school transfer disrupted their visas, making them vulnerable to arrest. The incident affected the local school community.