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Members of the Tougaloo Nine and author Michael O’Brien recalled the 1961 sit-in at the whites-only Jackson Municipal Library, an action credited with helping spark wider civil rights protests in Mississippi, Mississippi Today reported.
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The Mississippi Department of Mental Health requested just over $765 million for fiscal 2027, but House and Senate budget proposals leave out funding for generator replacements, hospital repairs and community mental health center operations.
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The Adams County Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic, holds over 2,000 detainees and plays a significant role in the local economy. Investigations reveal concerns about conditions and oversight.
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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor will make his first appearance in the intense in-state series this weekend as his 21-4 team visits Ole Miss. O’Connor said the matchup captures why coaches come to the Southeastern Conference.
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The National Transportation Safety Board found underground pipes pulled loose as Yazoo clay expanded and contracted led to January explosions that destroyed two Jackson homes and killed an 82-year-old woman.
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Legislators in Mississippi have eliminated a provision that would have mandated local governments use opioid settlement money for addiction prevention. The move comes as the state seeks to address the opioid crisis and manage funds from drug company lawsuits.
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The Hernando Main Street Chamber of Commerce thanked the DeSoto County Economic Development Council after a luncheon featuring Heidi Smith, vice president for economic development at the Tennessee Valley Authority, the chamber said.
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Organizers asked residents on social media to suggest vendors, food trucks and activities for the Hernando Water Tower Festival and teased a new attraction, they said.
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The City of Olive Branch said the police department is recruiting community-minded candidates and offers competitive salaries, a lateral transfer program and a take-home car option. Applications and details are available online.
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The Southaven Chamber of Commerce said its February Coffee With a Member networking event took place at Club Pilates Snowden Grove and featured sponsorship from Kayla Wrezinski and Coffee Central.
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