Mississippi Players Win Big in Powerball
The main Powerball jackpot now rolls to an estimated $102 million for Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Lamar named to “Spirit of Northwest” Award
Lamar’s ties to the college span over five decades.
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Southaven garbage collection schedule adjusted for delays, staff injuries
Residents are being asked to maintain their standard routines to assist in the efficiency of the roll out.
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House passes teacher pay raise bill, Senate committee kills school voucher plan
The unanimous House vote stood in stark contrast to the fate of House Bill 2, the “Mississippi Education Freedom Act.”
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Olive Branch aldermen review storm recovery cost, support robotics team
Public works crews logged 800 hours of overtime and distributed 25 tons of ice melt across 200 miles of roadway.
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Wicker opposes proposed ICE facility in Byhalia
Wicker argued that converting the facility into an ICE center would “foreclose on economic opportunities” and paralyze local infrastructure.
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Hernando officials raise garbage rates to combat $2.6 million utility shortfall
Despite the immediate pressure, the board opted to table proposed increases to water and sewer rates until the February 20 meeting.
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Waste Connections working to collect garbage; ice, road conditions means several routes not serviced
Lingering ice and hazardous road conditions prevented crews from servicing dozens of Monday-route roads.
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Lady Jags capture MHSAA Class III state bowling crown
DeSoto Central girls win the 2026 MHSAA Class III state bowling championship, defeating Ocean Springs, Lewisburg takes sixth.
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State officials warn of post-storm scammers
The storm, which left a trail of damage across the state, has created a fertile environment for “storm chasers” and unlicensed contractors.
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