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Transgender recognition would be blocked under Mississippi bill defining sex as ‘man’ or ‘woman’
SUMMARY: The Mississippi House lawmakers passed a bill defining sex as binary, with only two sexes, male or female, determined at birth. This bill aligns with Republican-controlled legislatures aiming to restrict legal recognition of transgender identities. The legislation also includes definitions for terms related to sex and states that biological sex is different from gender identity. Similar measures have been proposed in other states in an effort to block transgender individuals from certain activities, like competing in sports or using restrooms matching their identity. Critics argue that this bill targets and interferes with the decisions of transgender individuals.
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SUMMARY: The weather in Columbus, Mississippi will see a break in the rain on Thursday but clouds will start building in the late afternoon. Rain is expected to return late Thursday night and last through the weekend. Temperatures will be in the upper 50s to lower 60s overnight with a chance of patchy fog. Thursday daytime will be relatively nice and hot, with temperatures reaching the middle to upper 80s. Rain is expected to return on Friday with a Level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather threats, including gusty/damaging winds and hail. More details on the severe weather threat will be provided later.
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SUMMARY: The Starkville Police Department is investigating incidents involving a Starkville-Oktibbeha Consolidated School District employee following reports received from the Department of Human Services. The employee's identity and position have not been disclosed, nor have the specific allegations against them. The investigation is still in its early stages, and further information will be released as it becomes available. For updates on this story, follow the Starkville Police Department's social media pages.
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SUMMARY: Lowndes County Road Department workers teamed up with Columbus Public Works crews to clean up debris after a wind event. 28 county workers used 11 dump trucks to remove more than 100 loads of debris in two days. They cleared areas for utility crews to restore services and facilitated the replacement of streetlights and other repairs. Despite political boundaries, everyone worked together to get the job done efficiently. The county saw some damage near the new Sportsplex, but the city experienced the hardest hit areas. Collaboration between different departments expedited the clean-up process and aided in overall recovery efforts.
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