MISSISSIPPI

May 07 2026HEALTH

Mississippi Nurses Face Low Pay and Growing Shortage

In Mississippi, nurses earn some of the lowest wages in the country and are already short on staff. The state ranks near the bottom for nursing salaries, with a median pay of about $74, 470 before adjusting for living costs. Even after cost‑of‑living adjustments, the state remains far behind top ear

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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 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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Mar 25 2026RELIGION

Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

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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 11 2026CRIME

Mississippi Shooting Leaves Six Dead, Suspect Held

A single shooter caused chaos in Mississippi. Six people lost their lives in a series of shootings that happened in three different places. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this shocking news. The shootings happened in West Point, close to Alabama. Some of the victims were family members

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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 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 12 2025WEATHER

Mississippi's Weather Rollercoaster: Warm Weekend, Chilly Monday

Mississippi is in for a weather whiplash. After enjoying a warm weekend, the state is bracing for a sudden drop in temperatures. The mercury is set to soar into the 60s on Friday and Saturday, but don't get too comfortable. A cold front is on its way, bringing Arctic air that will make Monday mornin

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