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SyndicatedCandice WilderNov 6, 20264 min read

Environment
SpaceXAI started Southaven data center construction without water permits, state alleges. Fines could exceed $6M
SyndicatedAlex RozierNov 6, 20263 min read
Government
Attorney Whitney Lipscomb announces run for secretary of state
SyndicatedKatherine LinNov 5, 20262 min read
Government
Mississippi GOP chair vows to ‘fight like hell’ in Senate midterm vote counting
SyndicatedTaylor VanceNov 5, 20264 min read
Government
Thursday: What races the AP has not yet called in contests for Senate and governor
SyndicatedBy Mike Catalini, Associated PressNov 5, 20262 min read
Government
DeSoto County elects its first Black judges
SyndicatedMina CorpuzNov 5, 20263 min read

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Government
Thousands of affidavit ballots outstanding in Mississippi Senate election. Campaigns prepare for legal fight
SyndicatedMichael GoldbergNov 5, 20265 min read
Technology
Former Hinds DA Jody Owens sentenced to 41 months after pleading guilty to corruption
SyndicatedMolly MintaNov 5, 20263 min read
Health
What to know as open enrollment begins for ACA plans: higher costs, fewer options
SyndicatedGwen DilworthNov 5, 20263 min read
Education
Judge temporarily halts efforts to revoke Canton school’s charter
SyndicatedLeonardo BevilacquaNov 5, 20263 min read
Government
Mississippi lawmakers hear testimony amid debate over statewide kratom ban
SyndicatedGwen DilworthNov 5, 20264 min read
Culture
Winning Black candidates make history in races for governor
SyndicatedBy Dalila-Johari Paul, Capital BNov 5, 20265 min read
Government
Which Senate and governors races are still uncalled by The Associated Press
SyndicatedBy Mike Catalini, Associated PressNov 4, 20262 min read
Government
‘An army of lawyers.’ Colom, Hyde-Smith camps monitor vote counting as nation watches
SyndicatedTaylor VanceNov 4, 20265 min read
Government
Defendant asks US Supreme Court to halt attempted murder retrial in New Albany
SyndicatedMina CorpuzNov 4, 20264 min read
Business
Legislators plan for 3.5% increase in tax revenue, keeping up with inflation
SyndicatedKatherine LinNov 4, 20263 min read
Government
Who won Mississippi’s midterm Senate race? We may not know for a while
SyndicatedMichael GoldbergNov 4, 20264 min read
Health
Mississippi Medicaid won’t confirm if it will use federal grant to pay for doulas next year
SyndicatedSophia PaffenrothNov 4, 20266 min read

Business

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Business
Legislators plan for 3.5% increase in tax revenue, keeping up with inflation
SyndicatedKatherine LinNov 4, 20263 min read
Business
Jackson voters overwhelmingly reject measure to boost tourism tax
SyndicatedAaron LampleyNov 4, 20262 min read

Technology

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Technology
Former Hinds DA Jody Owens sentenced to 41 months after pleading guilty to corruption
SyndicatedMolly MintaNov 5, 20263 min read
Technology
Mississippi reelects all four of its US House members
SyndicatedMichael GoldbergNov 3, 20263 min read

Education

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Education
Mississippi GEAR UP programs help students navigate paths to college
SyndicatedCandice WilderNov 6, 20264 min read
Education
Judge temporarily halts efforts to revoke Canton school’s charter
SyndicatedLeonardo BevilacquaNov 5, 20263 min read

Health

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Health
What to know as open enrollment begins for ACA plans: higher costs, fewer options
SyndicatedGwen DilworthNov 5, 20263 min read
Health
Mississippi Medicaid won’t confirm if it will use federal grant to pay for doulas next year
SyndicatedSophia PaffenrothNov 4, 20266 min read

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