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Mississippi judge removes 1 of Brett Favre’s lawyers in civil case over misspent welfare money
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A Mississippi judge has removed one of the attorneys representing retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre in a state civil lawsuit that seeks to recover welfare money that was supposed to help some of the poorest residents in the U.S. but went to projects pushed by wealthy and well-connected people. Favre is […]
MSO celebrates 80 and more, in A Season Spectacular!
The Mississippi Symphony Orchestra marks its 80th year with “A Season Spectacular.” The mighty oak tree that traditionally symbolizes this milestone anniversary couldn’t be more fitting for an institution with such deep community roots, a performance schedule that branches out across the state, and a repertoire and guest artist roster that reach around the world.
Mississippi governor on Vance, Medicaid expansion
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi delegation is offering strong support to the Trump-Vance ticket. Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.) said the vice presidential pick, U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), could help former President Trump get over the finish line in November. The governor said Vance will be helpful in the rural areas of the swing […]
Political groups, donors give $231K to state judicial candidates in June. See who donated
Editor's note (July 19): This story has been updated to reflect one candidate's correct cash-on-hand balance. The 10 candidates running in this year's Mississippi Supreme Court and the Mississippi Court of Appeals races raised about $231,000 in contributions in June, about $30,000 more than in May ($204,090). However, combined campaign spending for...
Jackson State University Students Coach Small Businesses on Using AI
(TNS) — Jackson State University students are teaching small Mississippi businesses and nonprofits statewide to use artificial intelligence through its new Mississippi AI Agency. The AI Agency is an initiative of the Mississippi AI Collaborative, which was created in June 2023 to help people across Mississippi learn about and...
McAlister’s Deli Free Tea Day is more than just a satisfying sipper
Food promotions across the restaurant space entice guests to make a special visit. With the annual McAlister’s Deli Free Tea Day event, the celebration is about the guest, the beverage, and the people who brew that sweet hospitality every day of the year. Within the fast casual restaurant space,...
New Hinds CC Hi-Stepper Director a familiar face
Bekah King of Pearl has come home to Hinds Community College. A Hi-Stepper in 2013-2015 and head captain her sophomore year, she takes over as the third Director in the 75-year history of the Hinds Community College Hi-Steppers. “These were two of the best years of my life, and I...
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