Mississippi public safety offices to close for Labor Day
Mississippi Department of Public Safety offices will close Sept. 7, 2026, for Labor Day and reopen Sept. 8. Law enforcement will remain on duty.
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Coahoma County sheriff’s office cites work since 2024
The Coahoma County Sheriff’s Office said Sheriff Magsby and its employees have worked to serve residents since 2024.
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Former St. Martin High School JROTC Instructor Arrested on Child Grooming Charge
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. — A former St. Martin High School JROTC instructor has been arrested and charged with grooming of
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Missing Person: Marissa Robinson
Please share. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating Marissa Robinson, who has been missing since November 5,
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After 11 Years Behind Bars, Taylor Twins Walk Free Following Clemency for Illegal Sentences
When Marcus and Maurice Taylor finally walked free, words failed them. Instead, there were hugs — long, unbroken embraces with
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Mississippi Lawmaker Renews Push for Prison Health Care Reforms
In the wake of reporting by Mississippi Today detailing serious medical failures inside Mississippi prisons, Rep. Becky Currie says she
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Southaven Residents Raise Transparency, Noise, and Health Concerns Over Proposed xAI Supercomputer
Plans for another xAI supercomputer facility in Southaven continue to spark controversy, with residents saying their concerns are not being
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Mississippi Senate Education Committee Advances Teacher Pay, Workforce, and School Choice Bills
The Mississippi Senate Education Committee moved quickly on education policy Monday, approving three bills during the opening day of the
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Mississippi Senate Committee Quickly Approves Major PERS Funding Transfer
The Mississippi Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation in under five minutes that would transfer hundreds of millions
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Governor Tate Reeves announces Amazon plans to invest $3 billion in Vicksburg
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 20, 2025 CONTACT:press@govreeves.ms.gov JACKSON, Miss. –Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Amazon is planning to invest $3
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