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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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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Mississippi's Cannabis Cash Conundrum: Where Should the Extra Money Go?

Mississippi is facing a unique situation with its medical cannabis program. The state has been collecting more money than expected from taxes on medical cannabis sales. This has led to a question: What should be done with the extra cash? The Mississippi Attorney General has weighed in on this issue

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Jan 09 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mississippi Welcomes a Giant Tech Project with Open Arms

Mississippi is buzzing with excitement as Elon Musk's AI company, xAI, plans to invest a massive $20 billion to build a data center in Southaven. This is a big deal for the state, as it's the largest private investment ever made there. The new data center, named MACROHARDRR, will be the third one in

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Mississippi's Education Showdown: Senate vs. House

Mississippi's lawmakers are split on how to improve education. The Senate wants to give teachers a raise. The House wants to give students more school choices. Both want to change how students can switch schools. The Senate wants to give teachers and professors a $2, 000 raise. They say it's hard t

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Democrats Shine Spotlight on Election Threats and January 6 Aftermath

House Democrats are set to hold a forum to discuss the ongoing threats to elections and public safety, five years after the January 6 riot at the U. S. Capitol. This event, organized by the minority party, aims to highlight concerns about election integrity and the impact of former President Donald

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Jan 03 2026SPORTS

Mississippi State QB's Quick Recovery Sparks Joy

Mississippi State's freshman quarterback, Kamario Taylor, left fans worried when he went down hard in the fourth quarter of a game against Wake Forest. The stadium fell silent as he was helped off the field, and the fear was that he had suffered a serious knee injury. But the story had a happy endin

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader for House District 88: Growth and Education at Stake

House District 88 is at a crossroads, with voters facing a crucial choice in the upcoming special election. The district, covering parts of Lexington County, including Lexington, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, and Gaston, is looking for a new representative after the resignation of former Representativ

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Money Matters: The Ups and Downs of Republican and Democrat Campaigns

House Republicans are in a tough spot. They have more seats to defend, and their main fundraising group is behind in cash compared to the Democrats. At the end of October, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee had more money saved up than the National Republican Congressional Committee. I

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Dec 19 2025POLITICS

Uncovering Epstein's Estate: A Push for Transparency

House Democrats took a step towards openness by sharing more images from Jeffrey Epstein's property. They want everyone to see what's going on. The House Oversight Committee posted these photos on X. They said they will keep sharing stuff. They also want the Department of Justice to do the same. Th

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Dec 18 2025CRIME

Unveiling More Epstein Files: What's Really Going On?

House Democrats have shared another set of photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate. These photos were given to Congress but lack context or details. The latest batch includes about 70 images. Some show famous men with Epstein, like Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky. Others show women's passports with all per

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