3 months 2 weeks ago
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition.
Mississippi state Supreme Court Justice Robert Chamberlin has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.
All Republicans in the chamber voted in favor of Chamberlin’s confirmation while all Democrats cast their votes in opposition, making the final tally 51 to 46.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Development of a new performance-based funding model is up for discussion as lawmakers and IHL consider ways to improve degree outcomes and workforce needs.
How Mississippi funds its institutions of higher learning was a topic of discussion during the first day of the Senate Committee on Universities and Colleges.
Committee members also heard updates on the status of the college savings programs as well as an update on recent graduation rates.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
From the Coast to the Tennessee line, see what projects are being funded throughout Mississippi.
Governor Tate Reeves (R) announced the state will invest more than $100 million in economic development, infrastructure improvements, workforce training, tourism, and conservation initiatives during a press conference on Thursday.
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3 months 2 weeks ago
Oxford does not ease into Christmas. It makes a complete entrance—coat on, lights up, carols playing, the whole deal.
There are a lot of places to enjoy the holidays in Mississippi, but Oxford has always been my place. I don’t mean that casually—I mean “load up the boys, grab a Sonic drink for the road, and head toward the Square with the kind of excitement usually reserved for Christmas morning.”
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3 months 2 weeks ago
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Messages to the Mississippi Democratic Party asking if Harris would be participating in any campaign or fundraising events while she was in the Magnolia State were not immediately returned Wednesday morning.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris (D) is coming to Jackson to promote her book 107 DAYS.
Harris has been on a 17-city international book tour and has now added 18 new appearances.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
A hearing at the Capitol on Tuesday will provide lawmakers insight into efforts to address mental health, childcare, infant mortality and more.
The state Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee will hold a wide-ranging hearing on Tuesday at the Capitol.
Several experts are expected to testify, including agency heads from Mississippi’s Child Protective Services (CPS), Health Department, juvenile courts, and the Attorney General’s Office during the scheduled meeting.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Robert St. John says let’s make sure every Mississippian sits down to a meal with dignity this Christmas.
There are moments in life when you don’t realize you’re stepping into something bigger than yourself. Back in 2009, the folks running the Edwards Street Fellowship Center food pantry called to say they were out of food. Not low. Out. Anyone who’s spent time in a kitchen knows the clock starts ticking the second you hear a sentence like that. Their clients were depending on them that week.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Below is a religion column by Matt Friedeman:
Is there a college or graduate school level of thankfulness we can ever hope to attain?
Ambrose, bishop of Milan, once said that there is no duty more urgent than returning thanks.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Court documents show that Warnock was convicted of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit bribery.
U.S. District Judge Kristi Johnson has sentenced former Canton Municipal Utilities engineer Rudy Warnock to 12 years in prison for charges related to bribery and wire fraud.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Below is an opinion column by Russ Latino:
Boyce argues that Stokes’ own admissions of personal disruption, following her inflammatory anti-Charlie Kirk post, prove that the University acted within its legal rights to terminate her and avoid similar disruptions to students and faculty.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Revenues generated from offshore energy activities provide funding for the U.S. Treasury, Gulf Coast states like Mississippi, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and the Historic Preservation Fund.
Efforts to restore American energy dominance is starting in the Gulf of America, the Trump administration said Wednesday.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The order mandates Marcus Taylor to be released from prison in five days after serving twice the maximum state-mandated term for the crime he pled guilty to in 2015.
The first clemency issued by Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves occurred this week for a man who was found to have been improperly convicted of a drug related crime.
Marcus Taylor began serving a 15-year sentence in June 2015 after he entered a guilty plea on charges for conspiracy to sell a Schedule III controlled substance.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Mississippi Youth Court is asking lawmakers for millions for a new case management system to limit delays and inefficiencies, while the AG’s office wants to see improvements to the state’s Safe Haven Baby Box law, among other recommendations.
Mississippi is making strides in improving the outcomes of the most vulnerable children in the judicial system, but improvements and increased staffing are still needed.
That was the message members of the Senate Women, Children, and Families Study Committee heard on Tuesday.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Mississippi Congressmen Michael Guest (R-MS 3) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS 2) serve on the House Homeland Security Committee.
The U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security is holding a hearing focused on worldwide threats to America’s homeland.
In scheduling the hearing, Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) said today’s challenges facing the U.S. demand clear focus and coordinated action across all levels of government.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
The blending of Cote Deonath’s powerhouse performance and the Temple’s historical ambiance will make The Ultimate Elvis Christmas in Meridian a must-see event for Elvis fans, music lovers, and holiday revelers.
On December 12, the historic Temple Theatre in downtown Meridian comes alive with the unmistakable voice, moves, and magic of Elvis Presley — brought to life by internationally acclaimed tribute artist Cote Deonath, who displays electrifying energy as one of the world’s top tribute performers.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Obesity is still playing a large part in the negative health outcomes for women, babies and children in Mississippi. And state agencies are working through changes to federal welfare programs.
The health of Mississippi’s youth and their mothers is at risk from several factors, the greatest of which is reported to be obesity and childbirth.
Those were two of the biggest topics touched on during the health-related portions of the state Senate Study Committee on Women, Children and Families hearing held on Tuesday.
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3 months 3 weeks ago
CCRI research seeking to unlock mysteries of pancreatic cancer with $1.8M NCI grant
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3 months 3 weeks ago
State Board of Education seeks high school sophomores to apply for 2026-27 junior representative position
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3 months 3 weeks ago
Researchers Break Cancer's 'Shield' in New Metastasis Study
New research shows anti-platelet drug can slow metastasis in aggressive cancers
OXFORD, Miss. – Aggressive cancers can use blood vessels like roadways, speeding through the body and finding new places to grow. But new research shows that a drug in clinical trials may help stop the spread of cancer before it reaches its destination.
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