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Mississippi Today announces John Grisham as keynote speaker for its 10th anniversary celebration
Internationally acclaimed author John Grisham will speak at Mississippi Today’s 10th Anniversary Celebration on Oct. 7 in Jackson.
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EducationMS LIFT rolls out resources for rural families
LEAKESVILLE — Mississippi LIFT is taking educational resources on the road as part of an effort to reach families in rural communities, including a recent stop in Greene County.
EducationMississippi colleges open food pantries to help students meet basic needs
When University of Mississippi Medical Center administrators heard that some students were struggling to afford food and other necessities, they stepped up to help.
GovernmentTrump gives China’s Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House as lawmakers from both parties use the visit to denounce China’s actions on the world stage.
GovernmentLawyers for Mississippi say foster care system doesn’t violate US Constitution, again ask to end federal oversight
Mississippi’s government said health and safety problems in the foster care system are not being intentionally ignored as the state’s attorneys continue their efforts to dismiss federal oversight over its child welfare system.
Government2nd man denied bond in death of Tasia Fortune, as Jackson police search for more suspects
A second man was denied bond Wednesday in connection with the killing of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old mother of four who was found last month hanging from a tree in west Jackson.
GovernmentEx-Capitol Police officers on trial on manslaughter charge
The trial began Wednesday for two former Capitol Police officers charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 25-year-old Jackson man.
GovernmentOpponent alleges US Rep. Ezell violated campaign finance laws. Ezell camp calls it a ‘political stunt’
Carl Boyanton, an independent candidate running for the 4th Congressional District, filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission alleging his Republican opponent, U.S. Rep.
CultureCould Mississippi State and Ole Miss repeat the glory of the 2014 football season?
So, here we are, three weeks into the college football season, and some Mississippi football fans are asking themselves: Could we be looking at another 2014 season?
HealthAt northeast Mississippi summit, lived experience shapes conversations on addiction and recovery
TUPELO — During breaks between sessions at the Northeast Mississippi Mental Health & Substance Use Recovery Summit, Andy Newsom navigated through the vendor booths, shaking hands and asking about resources.
EducationOxford police investigate 2 university student deaths, warn against using kratom
Two University of Mississippi students died on Monday, sparking an ongoing investigation and a warning against using an herbal substance sold at many gas stations.
TechnologyNo ransoms paid in cyberattacks on UMMC and IHL, officials say
No ransoms were paid to hackers during the cyberattacks that hit the University of Mississippi Medical Center or Institutes of Higher Learning this year, officials confirmed to Mississippi Today.