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JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues.
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Jackson has a new police chief, Dr. RaShall Brackney. The Jackson city council approved Mayor John Horhn’s selection with one dissenting vote, the Northside’s city council member Ashby Foote.
I can understand Foote’s vote. Brackney is a criminologist scholar, professor and book writer. She’s an intellectual. Jackson needs a drill sergeant police chief who can face down the gang leaders and tell them they have 24 hours to leave town.
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Senate Bill 2522 would create a program to help cover tuition and books for students seeking to earn an associate degree or credential that could lead to in-demand careers.
To address Mississippi’s workforce shortage, some lawmakers are considering a bill that would create a program to help eligible students better afford an associate degree or professional credential in in-demand industries at the state’s community colleges.
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After numerous hearings over the last year, U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate, as acting chief executive officer of Jackson’s historically troubled water and sewer system, granted a 12% rate increase sought by the third-party manager he appointed.
Depending on usage, residential customers’ bills may increase by an average of $8 to $10. The average bill for a household of four is currently a little under $80 a month, according to JXN Water.
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A House bill aimed at increasing public school accountability in Mississippi awaits consideration in the Senate.
House Bill 1234, authored by Republican Rep. Zachary Grady of D’Iberville, would require public schools to publish data in a dashboard on the Mississippi Department of Education’s website.
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MSU’s Garrison named Truman Scholar finalist
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A Mississippi State aerospace engineering and mathematics junior is the university’s 2026 national finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship.
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Ashtrays and Artichoke
By Lee Ann Flemming
While I am thoroughly enjoying my retirement from teaching, I often miss the students and my fellow teacher friends. Several of my teacher friends and I get together for lunch or just to visit. The conversation always rolls around to funny things that happened in the classroom.
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New Documentary Chronicles Life, Legacy of Ole Miss Icon Donald Cole
'Cole: Bridge to Justice' to screen at Oxford Film Festival, on campus
OXFORD, Miss. – A new documentary examining how Donald Ray Cole's 1970 expulsion from the University of Mississippi became the foundation for decades of leadership and service to the institution will debut at the Oxford Film Festival this week.
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The biggest sports story in our state might have been the visit by ESPN conversational talk host Steven A. Smith to Ole Miss last Thursday night. Smith was called out by Lady Rebel coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin (Coach Yo) about his negative comments about Ole Miss and Oxford while Lane Kiffin was on the way out of town. Smith stated on his show “the brothers ain’t trying to come to Oxford for the most part” as the reason for Kiffin's exodus. Coach Yo then invited Smith to see for himself how the school has changed since the days of segregation.
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Walking iris is unique
early spring bloomer
By Eddie Smith
MSU Extension Service
One of my treasured plants is the walking iris which I grow in a container. Every March, I look forward to its blooms as a sure sign that spring has arrived.
The walking iris earns its place in my landscape with its graceful, arching, sword-like foliage. But when it blooms, it truly steals the show.
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Ole Miss Symposium Puts Drones at the Center of Crisis Response
Center for Air and Space Law brings industry, policy and emergency leaders together to advance UAS usage
OXFORD, Miss. – Drones are being used for more than package delivery and simple fun. In fact, they are making a big impact as a helpful tool in disaster recovery and saving lives.
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Caution can prevent
many farm problems
By Bonnie Coblentz
MSU Extension Service
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- While some mistakes in life and at work are small and easy to overcome, many of the problems that happen on farms can be devastating.
Farm experts say many problems are self-inflicted, and these cost time and money to overcome. Better than learning from mistakes is taking steps to prevent them from happening at all.
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East Central Community College to Dedicate Hogue-Brantley Alumni House March 3
DECATUR, Miss. — East Central Community College invites alumni, friends, and community members to attend the dedication and ribbon cutting for the Hogue-Brantley Alumni House at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, on the Decatur campus. A brief ceremony will be followed by an open house and self-guided tours.
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*pictured left to right - MDWFP Executive Director Lynn Posey, MDWFP Private Lands Program Coordinator John Gruchy, MDWFP Deputy Director of Technical Programs Scottie Jones*
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Ole Miss Law Students Start Spring Semester With a Competitive Edge
First-year students sharpen drafting, negotiation and collaboration skills through unique program
OXFORD, Miss. – While many students enjoyed the last two weeks before the spring semester began, first-year students at the University of Mississippi School of Law gained skills and practice in contract drafting and negotiations that set them apart from peers at other schools.
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Ole Miss Public Health Professor Named W.K. Kellogg Fellow
Tess Johnson to build leadership capacity while advancing youth mental health initiatives in Mississippi
OXFORD, Miss. – University of Mississippi professor Tess Johnson looks to enhance community, wellness and leadership skills as she starts a new fellowship in the W.K. Kellogg Leadership Network.
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