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May 06 2026HEALTH

Heart Health Lessons from a Beloved TV Actor

Nicholas Brendon, known for his role on the popular series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, died at 54. An Indiana coroner released a report that explains what happened. The cause was natural, linked to heart disease. The investigation showed Brendon had severe blockage in his right coronary artery—about

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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 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 26 2026HEALTH

A New Way to Hear About Medicines

Thomas Goetz has started a podcast that looks at one medicine each episode and tells the whole story behind it. He says every drug has a bigger tale – how the disease came about, why we treat it with that medicine, and what the drug does to society. Instead of just telling you how a pill works

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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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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Missouri's Step Backward: A Closer Look at the New Crime Laws

Missouri has recently made headlines with its new crime legislation. This law is being criticized for taking a step back in time. It focuses on being tough on crime, but many people are questioning if this is the right approach. The new law makes punishments harsher for certain crimes. This include

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Feb 17 2026WEATHER

Mississippi's Recent Tornadoes: What We Know and What's Next

Mississippi has seen a series of tornadoes recently, but the good news is that no one was hurt. There were five tornadoes confirmed, and they were not very strong. Most of them were rated EF-1, with wind speeds between 100 and 110 mph. One was an EF-0, with winds up to 85 mph. These tornadoes hit i

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