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Statue of racist Mississippi ex-Gov. Bilbo stashed in closet
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mystery solved: The top administrator in the Mississippi House says he unilaterally made the decision to take a statue of a racist former Gov. Theodore Bilbo off public display and put it into storage.
House clerk Andrew Ketchings spoke to reporters Wednesday, answering a question that has been all the buzz at the state Capitol: Where's Bilbo?
People starting noticing in recent…
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Meggan Monday: Maynard’s Music Store
SUMMARY: Maynard's Music in Ocean Springs is the largest and oldest record store on the Gulf Coast, specializing in vinyl records. They have been in business since 2009 and offer a wide range of recorded media, including CDs, cassettes, and more. The store's owner, Matthew Comstock, hand-selects every record in the building and professionally cleans them. They also participate in Record Store Day, offering special releases only available to physical retailers. The resurgence of vinyl records has made Maynard's a popular spot for music enthusiasts, providing a unique experience that digital formats cannot replicate. The store opens at 9 a.m. with a diverse selection of music.
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Jury scammers target the area
SUMMARY: The Southern District of Mississippi warns the public about a juror scam where individuals receive fraudulent phone calls and emails threatening prosecution for failing to appear for federal jury service. The court emphasizes that they will never ask for sensitive information like Social Security numbers or payment over the phone. Chief Judge Dan Jordan advises against providing personal or financial information to unknown callers and encourages reporting scam phone calls to the local FBI office. If scammed, individuals are advised to authenticate any court orders by contacting the U.S. District Court's clerk's office. The public is reminded to be cautious and vigilant against such scams.
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USM Students, Alum Earn Graduate Research Fellowships
SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi students and recent graduate have been awarded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, providing funding for their scientific research. The awardees include students majoring in chemistry, polymer science, and conservation biology. The purpose of the program is to support outstanding graduate students in STEM fields. The fellowship includes a stipend and allowances for tuition and fees. Students expressed gratitude for the opportunity and plan to continue their research in various fields such as chemistry, polymer science, and conservation biology. The recognition highlights the talent of both students and faculty at the university.
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