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JSU Women’s Basketball Team recognized by state lawmakers

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2 weeks ago

April 17, 2024

www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-04-17 20:08:57

SUMMARY: The Jackson State Women's Basketball Team, known for their recent SWAC championship win and WNBA draft pick Angel Jackson, was recognized by lawmakers at the Mississippi State Capitol. Lt. Governor Delbert Hosemann praised the team for pushing Mississippi forward. Despite their success, Head Coach Tomekia Reed emphasized that their focus is not on defending titles but on continual improvement and recruiting new talented players to maintain their program's success in the future. She highlighted the team's commitment to being great and sticking to their foundational principles as they look forward to the next season.

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Mississippi lawmakers quietly kill bills to restrict legal recognition of transgender people

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31 mins ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – The Associated Press – 2024-04-30 16:57:39

SUMMARY: Mississippi's Republican-led Legislature failed to reach a compromise on two bills that would restrict legal recognition of transgender people before a Monday night deadline. The bills would have limited transgender people's use of bathrooms and defined sex as determined at birth with only male or female genders. Lawmakers had passed different versions of the bills in the House and Senate. Governor Tate Reeves would need to approve a single version for the bills to become law. These bills were part of a larger trend in state legislatures across the U.S. where Republicans are pushing for restrictions on transgender rights.

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Dau Mabil’s family argue over right to request autopsy

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1 hour ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wjtv.com – Marie Mennefield – 2024-04-30 16:21:58

SUMMARY: A court battle is underway over who has the right to request an independent autopsy for Dau Mabil, who went missing and was found dead. Dau's brother argues that his widow, Karissa Bowley, is not the next of kin due to their relationship issues. Evidence presented in court includes texts from Dau to the mother of his child, expressing problems with Karissa. The Mississippi DPS has agreed to preserve Mabil's body for an independent autopsy. Both sides have until May 1 to submit their requests to the judge, who will issue a ruling on May 2.

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May Scratch-Offs Soon to Arrive in Lottery Retailers

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3 hours ago

April 30, 2024

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www.wcbi.com – Ansley Perkins – 2024-04-30 14:34:37

SUMMARY: Mississippi Lottery is introducing three new scratch-off games with varying prices and prizes. Lotto America will also be added to their draw game lineup, offering players a progressive jackpot starting at $2 million. The 2024 Summer of Fun promotion will begin in May, with opportunities to win cash, boats, and trucks. Current jackpot amounts for Mega Millions and Powerball are also highlighted. The Mississippi Match 5 jackpot has reset after a player won $209,510. For updates and news, follow Mississippi Lottery on Facebook.

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