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In mostly abortion-free Mississippi, court battle continues
JACKSON, Miss. — A physicians' group based in the Midwest lacks legal standing to challenge a 25-year-old Mississippi Supreme Court ruling recognizing a right to abortion under the state constitution, lawyers for six women who support abortion rights argued in court papers filed Friday.
“This case was brought by an out-of-state organization that obviously believes the government should force Mississippi women to carry pregnancies to term and give birth against their will,” Mississippi Center for Justice attorney Rob McDuff said Friday, adding that those who filed suit have “no…
Southern Miss men's basketball is heading to the NIT for the first time since 2014.
The Golden Eagles will face UAB in the first round of the 2023 NIT on Tuesday (6:30 p.m., ESPN+), having learned their postseason fate Sunday.
Coach Jay Ladner – the Sun Belt Conference Coach of the Year – guided Southern Miss (25-7) to its third regular-season conference championship and first since 2000-01. The regular-season title clinched an automatic bid for the Golden Eagles despite a 78-61 quarterfinals loss to South Alabama in the conference tournament March 4.
Alcorn State (18-13), which won the…
Another legislative deadline came and went Wednesday, with all bills having to move past the floor of the chamber they did not originate in, and a number of the most watched bills remain alive.
Some big pieces of legislation died though, including one of the most important ones related to the city of Jackson.
See what made it past Wednesday's deadline, and what did not.
Jackson Water Regionalization
Senate Bill 2889 failed to pass the House in any version before the deadline.
It would have created the Mississippi Capital Region Utility Authority, taking ownership of Jackson's troubled water and…
Texas signee Madison Booker was selected as the Gatorade Mississippi Girls Basketball Player of the Year on Wednesday. The McDonald's All-American selection helped lead Germantown to its first state championship in program history last week.
Booker had 26 points, 11 rebounds and four steals as the Mavericks (29-2) defeated Tupelo 64-43 in the MHSAA Class 6A title game. She helped lead Germantown to three consecutive trips to the state semifinals and two championship games.
The five-star recruit averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, 2.8 assists, 2.6 steals and 1.1 steals per game. Booker was…
Fixin’ the Coast looking to better the local cat community
Senate passes House Bill 1020 over opposition from Jackson lawmakers
Increase in funding for Early Learning Collaboratives approved by Legislature
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Mississippi lawmakers resolve impasse over K-12 spending, hope to end session Thursday
Woman charged with running over mother, shooting at car with children inside
On day of Tennessee school shooting, Mississippi Lawmakers pass bill to allow school employees to be armed
Mississippi State Superintendent of Education nomination in jeopardy
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The first Safe Haven Baby Box is coming to Mississippi
TRIGGERED KAREN LOSES HER MIND OVER A CAMERA!! – OWNED
Largest model railroad train museum in the U.S. opening soon in Gulfport
Superintendents from 16 school districts urge Senators to confirm Dr. Taylor
Agreement between Port of Gulfport, Ports America brings $43 million terminal investment
Belzoni to Rolling Fork to Greenville: One mom’s mission to get her son medical help after the tornadoes
Feed the Need 2023 PSA 4/16/23
#Skyzone trampoline park coming to south #mississippi #shorts
President Biden to travel to Mississippi to survey tornado damage
WJTV recognized for 40 years as Key Elementary’s adopted partner
Crews work to restore power in Rolling Fork
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City of Biloxi Live Stream
Major Jackson water repair may result in low water pressure
Former Jackson Police Chief Rebecca Coleman dies
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