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Mississippi introduces new attendance policy

Missing a day of school happens. Students get sick, have appointments or sometimes need to be away for personal reasons. This year, however, students across Mississippi will need to pay more attention to how many days they miss a year as a new Mississippi attendance law changes the rules for absences. The new policy limits students to only five excused absences per semester. Only three of those absences can be excused with a parent note. After a student’s third illness-related absence, additional illness-related absences may require medical documentation.

Mississippi · 6d
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Mississippi-born fast food chain drives into Texas after 40 years

Every week it seems like a new restaurant chain is dipping its toes into the Lone Star State for the very first time. Now a Southeastern chain that has been serving customers for more than 40 years is looking to open its first Texas outpost soon enough. Bumpers Drive-In, the...

Henderson, TX · 4d
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‘We’re about to WIN Mississippi’: Dems see opening in ruby red state

Democratic nominee for Mississippi Senate Scott Colom started his campaign with just four people attending his town hall. Now, he's built a people-powered movement in a reliably-red state that has made his race one to watch. Colom could be the first Democrat elected to the seat in more than 40 years and says it's time the party pays attention to what's going on in his state: 'Mississippi's got something to say.'

Mississippi · 6d
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Analysis: Balance of power, lieutenant governor race

Rhode Island · 2d

WWL

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Louisiana, Mississippi have the highest poverty rate in the U.S

Louisiana · 4d

Mississippi Link

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Tire plant breaks ground amid concerns over local contracts

CLINTON, Miss. (AP) – Mississippi and Continental AG leaders are celebrating the start of construction of the German company’s $1.45 billion tire plant west of Jackson. But U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson added his voice at the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday to those concerned about steering as much of the construction work as possible to local and minority-owned businesses.

Mississippi · 9d

CNN

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Democratic Senate candidate Scott Colom aiming for historic upset in Mississippi

Scott Colom discusses how he is threading the needle between exciting Black voters in Mississippi while still appealing to conservative white voters in order to win.

Mississippi · 7d

FOX 29 Philadelphia

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How Democrats pulled off massive election night victory, what's next for Republicans

Mississippi · 2d

Mississippi Today

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Jackson lawyers lack consensus on next Hinds DA, campaign finance reports show

Jackson lawyers are split on who should be the next Hinds County District Attorney, according to campaign finance reports.

Jackson, MS · 8d

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Mississippi voters considering multiple issues in election

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day, and voters across Mississippi are preparing to make their voices heard. But what issues are weighing most on their minds? In this Beyond the Ballot report, Patrice Clark finds out what voters care about. The decisions made here at the...

Mississippi · 4d

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New resource for CPS families, kids available in South Mississippi

LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) — A faith-based networking platform aimed at supporting families and kids in the child welfare system has expanded to South Mississippi. Lifeline Children’s Services and the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services announced the regional launch of CarePortal on Monday during an event at First Baptist Church in Long Beach. The mobile tool allows child welfare caseworkers to post real-time material needs — such as car seats, beds, clothing or hygiene items — which are then routed to participating local churches and community organizations to fulfill.

Long Beach, MS · 4d

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Tornadoes, storms possible in MS on Election Day as cold front arrives

Mississippi will move into its typical late fall, early winter weather pattern this week with possible tornadoes and severe thunderstorms followed by a significant drop in temperatures. According to the National Weather Service, chances of rain and possible thunderstorms will begin to move into Mississippi on Tuesday, November 3, Election Day as voters head to the polls . Jackson may see showers on Tuesday afternoon and in Hattiesburg, Tuesday evening. On Tuesday night, conditions are expected to produce heavier rain and possible thunderstorms lasting into Wednesday morning. In the western part of the state, the National Weather Service has issued an advisory of possible severe thunderstorms, wind gusts up to 60 mph and brief tornadoes cannot be ruled out from mid-afternoon on Tuesday into early morning on Wednesday. Skies are expected to clear on Thursday in Jackson and Hattiesburg and temperatures will fall. Low temperatures in Hattiesburg are expected to be in the mid-40s over the weekend in Jackson and Hattiesburg with chances of rain returning Sunday. More: What is heat lightning, and how does it happen? National Weather Service forecast in, near Jackson, MS Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with

Mississippi · 4d

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Scott Colom makes campaign stop in Meridian ahead of Midterm Election

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Scott Colom, the Democratic candidate for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat race, made a stop in the Queen City this evening. This comes just one day ahead of the midterm elections. Colom has made appearances across the Magnolia State recently, alongside other top democratic names, like...

Meridian, MS · 4d

Magnolia State Live

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Five Mississippi universities defy statewide dip with fall enrollment gains

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... While overall college enrollment across Mississippi dipped slightly this fall, five of the state’s eight public universities bucked the trend, led by record-breaking numbers at the University of Mississippi. Figures released Monday by the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) show that the...

Mississippi · 4d

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US Trotting elections – District 6 – one seat

Columbus, OH – In District 6, incumbent Dein Spriggs and challenger Sam Herrington are running for the at-large seat, which encompasses Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia. District 6 members will vote for one candidate. Ballots are being mailed in early...

Florida · 4d

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Hinds County Website, Voter Info Page Down, Election Commission Phone Still Disconnected on Election Eve

JACKSON, Miss.—At 5:03 p.m. on the eve of the midterm elections today, Hinds County Circuit Clerk Zack Wallace texted from 601-236-9373 to registered voters in one of Mississippi’s most populous counties a reminder that the polls are open Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. “For voter information and polling locations, visit https://www.hindscountyms.com/elected-offices/circuit-clerk,” the text read. But that link is non-functional, opening instead to a blue screen with a small box in the middle reading: “U.S. NeXt: Website Coming Soon.”

Hinds County, MS · 4d

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Voters head to the polls in South Mississippi

GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Mississippians made their way to the polls Tuesday to make their voices heard in several important races. Polls opened at 7 a.m. at the Lyman Community Center with voters showing up early. Voters say the process has been quick and easy. With control of Congress at stake,...

Mississippi · 3d

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High early voter turnout seen in Tupelo, Columbus on Election Day

Voters across Mississippi headed to the polls early Tuesday morning as Election Day voting got underway.

Tupelo, MS · 3d

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Employee Retention Credit Eligibility Under the Partial Suspension Prong: Technical Analysis of Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States

Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States, Civil Action No. 1:25-cv-78-RPC-RP (N.D. Miss. Oct. 30, 2026) For Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) and Enrolled Agents (EAs) representing clients facing Employee Retention Credit (ERC) audits or litigation under Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) § 3134, the decision in Columbus Orthopaedic Clinic, P.A. v. United States serves as a benchmark. Decided by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi (Aberdeen Division), this case reinforces a rigorous, narrow interpretation of the “full or partial suspension” requirement under I.R.C. § 3134(c)(2)(A)(ii)(I).

Columbus, MS · 3d