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Social Security requiring in-office visits for millions of recipients, applicants

The Social Security Administration (SSA) said Monday that it will no longer allow individuals to verify their identity over the phone but instead require online authentication or in-person visits for those seeking benefit claims and direct deposit changes.

Alabama · 2025-03-19

AL.com

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Alabama military base says DOGE canceling a $465,000 landscape design contract is ‘news to them’

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has claimed another $465,000 in savings for Alabama taxpayers in a recent announcement to X. The post says that DOGE on Monday canceled a Department of Defense contract for “non-personal services, to serve as the Maxwell Air Force Base installations horticulturalist, landscape designer, and greenhouse plant nursery manager to improve and maintain beautification of the installations.”

Alabama · 2025-03-19
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Severe Weather in Mississippi: Strong Winds and Potential Hail Expected After 5 PM

Jackson, MS – Strong, gusty winds and the potential for severe storms will impact Mississippi today, with the most significant threats occurring in the northern and northeastern parts of the state. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Jackson has issued advisories for sustained winds between 25-30 mph, with gusts reaching 40-45 mph, making travel hazardous, especially for high-profile vehicles.

Mississippi · 2025-03-19
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WJTV 12

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Chronic Wasting Disease found in 17 Mississippi counties

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) collected more than 10,500 samples during the 2024-25 deer season for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing. According to the agency, there have been 127 positives detected since July 1, 2024, making this the highest year yet for CWD in Mississippi. […]

Mississippi · 2025-03-19

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Local P.E. coach on the newest season of “American Idol”

MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Jamal Roberts is headed to Hollywood. “My grandparents always told me that I had a great voice. They would always try to get me to sing different things, and they were like ‘Yeah, you got it.’ I first started singing The Temptations and they were like ‘Yeah, this is it. You can sing.’ And I’ve been singing ever since,” said Jamal Roberts.

Meridian, MS · 2025-03-19

Mississippi Today

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Former doctor remained at Mississippi State for a year after nurse reported concerns

A Mississippi State University staff physician who had an inappropriate relationship with a graduate student who was also his patient remained employed at the student health center for a year after a nurse reported concerns to the Title IX office. That physician, Cliff Story, had served as executive director of...

Mississippi State, MS · 2025-03-18

The Spun

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9 College Baseball Players Have Been Suspended After Ugly Brawl

Nine college baseball players have been suspended after an ugly brawl in Texas over the weekend.

Jackson, MS · 2025-03-18

WJTV 12

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Congressman Thompson discusses budget cuts, federal layoffs during town hall

VICKSBURG, Miss. (WJTV) – U.S. Representative Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) spoke to Mississippi residents during a town hall on Tuesday to address concerns about budget cuts, federal layoffs and healthcare. Those in attendance voiced their frustrations and said they’re frightened by the current decisions being made in Washington, D.C., that trickle down to Mississippi. “We need […]

Mississippi · 2025-03-19

The Clarion Ledger

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Mississippi hunter bags rare, snow-white turkey. 'Seeing him is just a miracle'

Opening day of Mississippi's turkey season was March 15 and severe weather was moving into the state . However, at least one Mississippi hunter was prepared to sit through it, and he walked away with a rare, snow-white gobbler . "That was a blessing from God," said Glace Rone of Kosciusko . "You don't see turkeys like that where I'm from. "I've hunted my whole life, and I've heard about them, but I've never seen one. It's like hunting a unicorn." Rone said the bird showed up in trail camera photos during the 2024-25 deer season and not just...

Mississippi · 2025-03-18

BRProud

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Louisiana man named suspect in death of missing Mississippi woman dies

Mississippi deputies said the prime suspect in the death of a woman has died.

Clayton, LA · 2025-03-18

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Biloxi woman sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery

A Biloxi woman is sentenced to life consecutive to 30 years for homicide and robbery in Harrison County. 30-year-old Angel ‘Lexy’ May Pierce pled guilty to first-degree murder and armed robbery for the July 3, 2022 murder of 24-year-old Cody Smith. According to Assistant District Attorney Chris Daniel,...

Biloxi, MS · 2025-03-18

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Kim and Larry Lewis named Alabama’s Small Business Persons of the Year by SBA

HUNTSVILLE – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration has named Kim and Larry Lewis, owners of PROJECTXYZ Inc. in Huntsville, as the Alabama Small Business Persons of the Year. The announcement was made as the SBA announced the 2025 the nationally recognized Small Business...

Huntsville, AL · 2025-03-18

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Newton Police Officer Suffers Concussion During Altercation with Man At Safety Checkpoint

A routine safety checkpoint in Newton escalated into a physical altercation between officers and a suspect, leading to the use of a taser and multiple felony charges. On March 16 at approximately 5:45 p.m., officers with the Newton Police Department encountered Matthew Dukes at a checkpoint on Decatur Street. While speaking with Dukes, officers noticed controlled substances in plain view inside his vehicle. When asked to step out, Dukes resisted, resulting in a struggle with two officers.

Newton, MS · 2025-03-19

WJTV 12

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Mississippi reveals 2025 Administrator, Teacher of the Year finalists

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) announced the finalists for the 2025 Mississippi Administrator of the Year and the 2025 Mississippi Teacher of the Year. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program honors an administrator who demonstrates superior ability to inspire teachers, employs exemplary leadership practices and participates as an active […]

Mississippi · 2025-03-19

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Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible on our Wednesday

Our potential for some severe thunderstorms for Wednesday and Wednesday evening:. Here is our potential for some severe weather for our Sunday and Sunday night:. Gradually over the next 24 hours we will see low pressure build into our area. This will give our area some strong southerly winds that will at times gust over 40 mph over portions of Mississippi and Alabama. We will see some scattered showers and thunderstorms move into our area due to this low pressure. A few of the thunderstorms will have the potential to be on the severe side.

Mississippi · 2025-03-18

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Ready for vacay or spring break? See which Gulf Coast beaches allow alcohol in MS, AL, FL.

With the warm weather of spring and summer emerging, people will be flocking to Gulf Coast beaches with the essentials: sunscreen, bathing suits and towels. Many will also have alcoholic beverages, from fizzy hard seltzers to ice-cold beer, clinking in beach bags. But rules surrounding the consumption of alcohol at...

Mississippi · 2025-03-19

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$400K litter removal contract sparks debate among Jackson City Council members

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A six-figure litter removal contract has sparked debate among Jackson city leaders, in part, because it was brought up for a vote without being bid out. On Tuesday, the council narrowly approved a one-year, $400,000 contract with New Way Mississippi to pick up litter along Jackson’s...

Jackson, MS · 2025-03-18