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Legislation passed this session would create a Rural Water Oversight Committee and require studies and grading to hold small utilities accountable, lawmakers and bill texts say.
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Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed legislation providing low-interest loans to storm-affected local governments, accusing Senate staff of misconduct. The governor’s claims are disputed by lawmakers and staff.
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The Clarksdale Board of Commissioners voted to rezone a site for a possible data center, marking the start of ongoing conversations about the project, officials say.
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Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has signed legislation creating a pilot program to loosen approval rules for rural hospitals, aiming to help struggling facilities expand care and upgrade services.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety officials discovered a cache of Ku Klux Klan documents, a robe and other items while clearing a closet ahead of a headquarters move and have transferred them to the state archives, the agencies said.
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Sen. David Blount, chairman of the Senate Gaming Committee, said a proposal to legalize online sports betting lacks support in the Senate and could damage the state’s casino tourism industry. He also discussed changes to the Public Employee Retirement System and proposals to increase private school tax credits.
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The Oxford Police Department said in a social media post that Capt. Keene and other officers completed the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, a three-course leadership series. The department posted photos and singled out Keene for special recognition.
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United Real Estate Mid-South said it is celebrating eight years in business and has opened a new office at 8849 Centre Street in Southaven led by Ed, Janet and Chad Engelke.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees approved a new version of the Complete 2 Compete program to help adults finish their degrees, aiming to boost workforce readiness.
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Northwest Mississippi Community College urged students to meet with advisers and register for summer and fall 2026. The school’s Advising and Retention Center provided contact information for students who do not know their adviser.
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