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Offensive mastermind Mike Leach, who died in 2022, heads ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
Offensive mastermind Mike Leach is among the nominees for the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame class. Leach's last job was as head coach at Mississippi State. He was 61 when he died in 2022.
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5mAfter Ole Miss student deaths, Mississippi lawmakers eye tougher restrictions on kratom
A few state lawmakers plan to introduce bills next year that would ban kratom sales in Mississippi.
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4mDr. Daniel Edney named president of national public health organization
State Health Officer Dr. Dan Edney will lead the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials for a one-year term while continuing to lead the Mississippi State Department of Health.
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10mNew Stage Theatre in Jackson hosts world premiere of Bobby Rush musical
The show’s run through Nov. 1 is the culmination of a goal set years back.
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5mReeves awards $32 million in federal funds to develop healthcare workforce and psychiatric services
Gov. Tate Reeves on Wednesday awarded $32 million for healthcare workforce development and psychiatric emergency services as a part of a federal program to improve rural healthcare.
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6mNew visitor center will highlight Vicksburg's role in the Civil War
Mississippi officials Wednesday celebrated plans to build a $114 million Civil War museum and visitor center next to Vicksburg National Military Park, one day after President Donald Trump signed legislation that will help with the development.