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A bill aimed at increasing oversight of prison deaths in Mississippi was not brought to a vote before the legislative deadline, despite support from advocates and lawmakers. The measure would have required the release of detailed reports on unexpected inmate deaths.
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Jury selection in a 2006 Mississippi capital case resulted in a predominantly white jury, despite the county’s Black population, amid allegations of racial bias in strikes.
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Changes to federal SNAP rules could disproportionately impact older adults caring for children, potentially increasing food insecurity among vulnerable families, according to advocates and experts.
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Survivors of violent crime and family members gathered at the Mississippi State Capitol on March 11, calling on lawmakers to reform the state’s victim compensation program and fund a trauma recovery center in Jackson, organizers said.
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The Mississippi Senate unanimously passed a $6,000 annual teacher pay increase, surpassing the House’s proposal, as lawmakers aim to pass a pay raise for educators after deadlock last week.
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Olive Branch Aviation posted that a pair of birds nicknamed Ollie and Blanche have returned to the airport to nest, and city officials asked people not to disturb the area and provided wildlife rehab contacts.
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The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce is hosting a morning of events March 21 to showcase Everworth Apparel Co., Sweet Magnolias Gifts and the Apollo Medical Dispensary, the chamber said in a post.
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A social media post invited families to “Meet the Easter Bunny” with the HYPE group, but the content was unavailable when viewed, according to the post’s notice. The notice said the post may have been shared with a limited audience, had its visibility changed, or was deleted.
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City of Olive Branch and local agencies announced a breakfast event with first responders at Chick-fil-A Olive Branch, with posts listing times and activities for families.
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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux announced plans to mark its one-year anniversary in Southaven and invited patrons to join the celebration, the restaurant said.
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