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On this day in 1976
On this day in 1976, U.S. Rep. Barbara Jordan became the first African-American woman to deliver the keynote address to the Democratic National Convention.
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4mNew York startup’s move to Mississippi pays off. Two of the state’s largest banks to merge: Mississippi Marketplace
According to state records, Elon Musk's company began construction in Southaven before it received proper permits. It now faces fines up to $6 million.
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11mMississippi wants to build a statewide health data network. It’s been here before
Mississippi is again working to build a statewide system that will help hospitals, health providers, pharmacies, laboratories and emergency medical services securely share patient health data.
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6mNational Folk Festival brings wide sweep of traditions to Jackson
The return of the National Folk Festival in Jackson showcases early Indigenous and African American traditions alongside folk traditions from Hawaii and the U.S. Virgin Islands, offering “a snapshot of the nation’s cultural fabric.”
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7mBlack University of Mississippi students wrestle with forgiveness in wake of racist gestures
One woman accused of making racist gestures outside Ole Miss students' apartment has publicly apologized. The other woman is the subject of an online fundraiser that claims the incident was a “juvenile stunt.” It has already raised thousands of dollars.
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5mState permit board rejects appeal of SpaceXAI air permits in Southaven
The Mississippi Environmental Quality Permit Board denied the appeal of its decision to approve permanent gas turbines at the SpaceXAI data center operations in Southaven.