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Mississippi foster care system fails to meet dozens of safety requirements, new report says
The measures are agreed upon by the department and plaintiff lawyers in the Olivia Y. v. Barbour federal lawsuit, a decades-old case that alleged Mississippi frequently endangers those in the state’s…
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2mGovernor candidate and Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson warns of data center 'bubble,' other potential AI problems
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson, a Republican candidate for governor next year, says he’s concerned the proliferation of data centers in Mississippi puts the state at risk and that he’s hearing major concerns about data centers and AI from Mississippians as he campaigns across the state. Gipson said data centers and the AI boom are being […]
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6mLexington residents settle lawsuits against police department and ex-chiefs
Federal lawsuits settled Monday accused Lexington police of excessive force, unlawful search and seizures, retaliatory arrests and detentions without due process.
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5mHinds County DA gains additional prosecutor to ease caseload and jail crowding
The Hinds County Board of Supervisors authorized the hiring of an additional prosecutor, which could help the Hinds County District Attorney's Office clear mounting caseloads.
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6mMississippi lawmakers launch redistricting process after Supreme Court ruling
The Mississippi Legislature is holding redistricting hearings in light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling diluting Black voting strength.
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5mCourt drops animal abuse charges against former Ole Miss Vice Chancellor Fant Pegues
Lafayette County Circuit Judge Gray Tollison dismissed all felony and misdemeanor counts against Charlotte Fant Pegues because her husband said he was the sole provider for the dogs.