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Jun 11 2026CRIME

Missouri braces for risks as World Cup brings crowds to Kansas City

Missouri’s Attorney General is raising flags about human trafficking and scams ahead of the FIFA World Cup matches coming to Kansas City in late November. With over 650, 000 visitors expected and Argentina vs. Algeria kicking off the local games first, the state is bracing for challenges tied to big

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

Mississippi’s Quick‑Start Rural Health Funding

Mississippi has rolled out the first phase of a nationwide plan to boost rural health care, promising more than $1 billion in federal money over five years. The state’s rapid launch comes amid worries that the tight schedule might leave providers scrambling. The federal Rural Health Transformation

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May 30 2026POLITICS

Heat‑Safe Rule Starts June 1

Missouri will enforce a new rule that stops power and gas companies from cutting off service when it’s too hot. The change takes effect on June 1 and runs until September 30. The rule protects people who rely on electricity or gas for air conditioning. If the National Weather Service says that temp

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Apr 30 2026EDUCATION

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

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Apr 30 2026CELEBRITIES

Music, humor and family health collide in Kacey Musgraves' latest moment

Kacey Musgraves wasn’t joking when she talked about her "Dry Spell" video putting her grandmother in a tough spot. While filming the music video packed with bold lyrics, a real emergency called her away. Her grandmother, Barbara, faced a sudden spike in blood pressure that required urgent hospital c

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Apr 29 2026WEATHER

Mississippi braces for another stormy week

Mississippi isn’t done with rough weather yet. After days of storms, another round of severe weather is expected on Tuesday, April 28, this time bringing the risk of large hail, strong winds, and possible tornadoes. Nearly the entire state is under some level of warning, with the highest risks—Level

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Apr 25 2026WEATHER

Mississippi braces for stormy weekend ahead

Mississippi is getting ready for some rough weather starting Friday. Multiple storm systems will sweep through the state over the next few days, bringing strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes. The National Weather Service has warned that these storms could pack winds up to 60 mph, hail as big a

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Apr 19 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi’s Reading Revival: A Blueprint for Change

Mississippi once hovered at the bottom of national reading rankings, but a shift began in 2013 when new leadership embraced a science‑based approach to literacy. The plan moved beyond simple phonics; it involved overhauling standards, assessments, and accountability to focus on the most struggling s

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

State steps in to review high school sports decisions

Missouri lawmakers want to add a new layer of state control over high school sports rules. A bill that would create a government board to handle final appeals for the Missouri State High School Activities Association is moving through the legislature. The proposed board would be picked by the govern

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Apr 03 2026HEALTH

Taking pills on time: How skipping hypertension meds hurts everyday life

Missing blood pressure pills isn’t just a small mistake—it can quietly ruin daily comfort for people with high blood pressure. Studies show many patients don’t stick to their full treatment plan, even though the risks are real. When pills get forgotten, the body keeps running at dangerously high pre

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