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Mississippi reports nation-leading reading, math gains; graduation rate hits record high
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Mississippi reports nation-leading reading, math gains; graduation rate hits record high

June 15, 2026 at 6:45 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi is making historic progress in its public schools, a Facebook post said, noting nation-leading gains in reading and math

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United in Song offers free tickets for Mississippi America250 celebration
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United in Song offers free tickets for Mississippi America250 celebration

June 15, 2026 at 6:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

Organizers said in a Facebook post that United in Song: An America250 Mississippi Celebration will take place in Mississippi in

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Lee County sheriff, APS play bingo with elderly on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
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Lee County sheriff, APS play bingo with elderly on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2026 at 6:44 pm CDT Jon Myers

LEE COUNTY, Miss. — The Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Adult Protective Services, a division of the Mississippi Department of

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Flood Awareness Week emphasizes danger of 6 inches of moving water
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Flood Awareness Week emphasizes danger of 6 inches of moving water

June 15, 2026 at 4:11 pm CDT Jon Myers

A Facebook post marking the first day of Flood Awareness Week warns that just 6 inches of fast-moving water can

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National Weather Service warns of flash flood threat across Mississippi
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National Weather Service warns of flash flood threat across Mississippi

June 15, 2026 at 4:11 pm CDT Jon Myers

The National Weather Service has issued a risk for flash flooding Monday (6/15/26) through Tuesday night (6/16/26) across much of

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Mississippi identifies $10.5M in Medicaid spending for undocumented immigrants
Politics

Mississippi identifies $10.5M in Medicaid spending for undocumented immigrants

June 15, 2026 at 4:11 pm CDT Jon Myers

Mississippi State Auditor Shad White said the state had not reported Medicaid payments for undocumented immigrants before 2025 and has

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Ocean Springs police warn motorists during heavy rain

June 15, 2026 at 12:05 pm CDT Jon Myers

The Ocean Springs Police Department is urging motorists to use extreme caution as heavy rainfall impacts the area, the department

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Flooding closes several Ocean Springs roadways

June 15, 2026 at 12:05 pm CDT Jon Myers

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi — Flooding has closed several roadways in Ocean Springs, the Ocean Springs Police Department said in a

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Social media post urges immediate reporting of missing adults
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Social media post urges immediate reporting of missing adults

June 15, 2026 at 12:04 pm CDT Jon Myers

A Facebook post is pushing back against the common myth that family members must wait 24 to 48 hours before

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Bay St. Louis police host third annual National Hot Dog Day at MLK Park
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Bay St. Louis police host third annual National Hot Dog Day at MLK Park

June 15, 2026 at 12:03 pm CDT Jon Myers

Bay St. Louis police invited residents to join them for the third annual National Hot Dog Day at MLK Park,

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