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Bill moving through legislature could close 3 Mississippi universities
SUMMARY: A bill in Mississippi’s legislature, Senate Bill 2726, is proposing the closure of three universities by June 2028. The State Institutions of Higher Learning would have to choose which schools to close by June 2025. An on-campus listening session would also be required as part of this process. The bill would allow some programs from the closed schools to be transferred to surviving universities in the state. Currently, the bill is in the universities and colleges committee, and it must pass out of committee before being considered by the entire Senate or House of Representatives. For more information, the full bill can be found at SB2726.
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SUMMARY: This weekend (November 22-24), Mississippi offers a variety of events for everyone. Highlights include the Fleet Feet Coffee Run in Ridgeland, the Miss Magnolia State Pageant in Vicksburg, and the Handworks Holiday Market in Jackson. In Jackson, enjoy exhibits like “Dinosaurs Around the World” and “Of Salt and Spirit,” plus festive activities such as the “Magic of Lights” display and the “Journey to the North Pole” exhibit. In Hattiesburg, check out the Faculty Artist Series, the Pine Belt Holiday Expo, and the Ford Foundation Turkey Trot. Other events include markets, festivals, and live music throughout the state.
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SUMMARY: In connection with the Jackson bribery scandal, attorneys for federal officials and local leaders filed a motion to postpone the trial to allow time for extensive evidence review, including hours of recordings and thousands of pages of documents. Key figures charged include Hinds County DA Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and Councilman Aaron Banks, each facing multiple counts of conspiracy related to bribery and fraud. The scandal involves alleged bribes amounting to over $80,000 related to a downtown development project, facilitated by individuals posing as real estate developers working with the FBI.
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SUMMARY: Nearly two years after Dexter Wade’s death, his family continues seeking justice. On November 20, Dexter Wade Day was observed in Jackson, declared by Councilman Kenneth Stokes. Wade, hit by a Jackson police cruiser in March 2023, was later found in a pauper’s grave in Hinds County, and his mother, Bettersten Wade, was unaware of his death until August 2023. She believes his death was covered up. No arrests have been made, and authorities consider it an accident. Jackson Police Chief Joseph Wade expressed condolences and shared updates on new policies to prevent similar tragedies.
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Operation Christmas Child delivering hope-filled boxes to children in need
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Noon Weather – 11/21/24
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Landscaper shot during robbery in Decatur
Jackson man charged with felony child abuse
Defense calls witnesses in Atkisson trial
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