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MSU names Hernandez new chief human resources officer
STARKVILLE, Miss.—A veteran human resources leader who has managed HR programs at the highest levels in shipping, healthcare and retail enterprises is being named Mississippi State’s new chief human resources officer.
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Public Health Concern or Misconduct? Study Gauges Views of Hazing
UM researchers identify groups more likely to tolerate hazing practices
OXFORD, Miss. – Most American adults oppose hazing and view it as harmful, but those who are more likely to tolerate hazing also tend to minimize sexual violence, a new University of Mississippi study reveals.
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Mississippi Native Grace Gunn Returns Home for Special Performance
at Duling Hall with Support from FULLER
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It is post- season baseball time in Mississippi. Southern Miss and Mississippi State will be hosting NCAA Regionals this weekend while Ole Miss will hit the trail to Nebraska to take part in the Lincoln Regionals.
Southern Miss will host Little Rock (36-26), Jacksonville State (46-13) and Virginia (36-21). The Golden Eagles, ninth seed overall, will take on Little Rock at 1 p.m. Friday. It is the Golden Eagles' second consecutive year to host a regional, and fifth overall.
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Researchers Develop Method to Detect Diseases Before Symptoms Appear
Joshua Sharp leads study of protein interactions with aim of detecting early signs of diabetes, brain injuries
OXFORD, Miss. – A University of Mississippi professor and his team have developed a technology that may one day lead to the early diagnosis of juvenile diabetes and CTE caused by traumatic brain injuries.
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University recognizes exemplary staff members during annual MSU Zacharias Awards
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is recognizing a dozen university staff members for their exemplary professionalism and dedication with this year’s Donald W. Zacharias Distinguished Staff Awards.
A tribute to the university’s 15th president, the Zacharias awards were presented today [May 22] during the annual Staff Appreciation Day, organized by the MSU Staff Council.
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Billy Joe Rowell, 94, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at McCool Cemetery. Amanda Matthews will officiate the services.
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Billy Joe Rowell, 94, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at McCool Cemetery. Amanda Matthews will officiate the services.
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Billy Joe Rowell, 94, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at McCool Cemetery. Amanda Matthews will officiate the services.
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Billy Joe Rowell, 94, of McCool, Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his residence surrounded with his family by his side. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at McCool Cemetery. Amanda Matthews will officiate the services.
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2026 Fish Camp at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
Mississippi’s early success in the data centers boom has resulted in historic economic development growth and the promise of more to come. That’s the good news.
The rapid increase in demand for artificial intelligence as the technology is adopted and implemented by public- and private-sector businesses is driving the surge in data center construction worldwide. Mississippi has been involved in several of those mammoth economic transactions.
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McRae Announces the 2026 College & Career Savings Art Contest Winners
$8,000 in Scholarships Awarded
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Mississippi's Future Leaders Find Their Voice at Ole Miss
UM alumni, students and staff help Boys State and Magnolia Girls State delegates grow as leaders
OXFORD, Miss. – Listen carefully around the University of Mississippi campus during the early summer, and you will hear the future of Mississippi.
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MPI Leads Hydrogen Fuel Technology Evaluation at Southern Miss
The Mississippi Polymer Institute (MPI) at The University of Southern Mississippi is steering evaluation of the commercial and industrial viability of clean energy technology, including hydrogen’s potential to efficiently power automobiles.
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Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Participates in Blue Star Museums Program
To:
JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) is proud to participate in the 2026 Blue Star Museums program, offering free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and up to five family members from now until September 7, 2026.
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MSU Extension program
boosts food pantry support
By Ellie Wright
for the MSU Extension Service
YAZOO CITY, Miss. -- The Mississippi State University Extension Service is helping strengthen food access in the Mississippi Delta through its Healthy Hub Initiative, providing training and operational support to food pantries.
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4,000 Videos and 17,000 Images of Child Sexual Abuse Material
Sends Booneville, MS Man to Federal Prison and Paying over $100,000.00 to
the Victims
OXFORD, Miss. – A Booneville, Mississippi man was sentenced today to four years in prison for
possessing images and videos of children under 12 engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
Additionally, he was sentenced to ten years of supervised release and must register as a sex offender
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Below is an opinion column by Sid Salter:
Mississippi’s early success in the data centers boom has resulted in historic economic development growth and the promise of more to come. That’s the good news.
The rapid increase in demand for artificial intelligence as the technology is adopted and implemented by public- and private-sector businesses is driving the surge in data center construction worldwide. Mississippi has been involved in several of those mammoth economic transactions.
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