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Federal judge questions mayor over safety of Jackson’s drinking water
SUMMARY: Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba and interim third-party water manager Ted Henifin have been called to appear in court to discuss if the capital city’s water is actually safe to consume. U.S. District Court Judge Henry Wingate issued a statement requesting Lumumba and Henifin’s appearance in court on Wednesday following a press conference held by city officials last week.
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Ole Miss frontman Chris Beard named Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year following historic season
SUMMARY: Ole Miss head basketball coach Chris Beard received the 2025 Jim Phelan National Coach of the Year award after leading the Rebels to their second Sweet 16 appearance and first in 25 years, finishing the season with a 24-12 record. After a stronger second season, Beard enhanced his veteran roster with talented transfers. Ole Miss achieved its best SEC record in six years, including wins over top-ranked teams Alabama and Tennessee. Despite a narrow loss to Michigan State in the NCAA tournament, Beard is already engaging with top prospects in the transfer portal, aiming for continued success.
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Mississippi ranks second nationally in 2024 for real GDP growth
SUMMARY: A new report from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis reveals that Mississippi ranked No. 2 in the nation for real GDP growth in 2024, with a 4.2% growth rate, equating to a $1.27 billion increase. Governor Tate Reeves highlighted the state’s strong economic momentum, citing the agriculture, forestry, fishing, and hunting sectors as key contributors. Mississippi also saw significant growth in manufacturing, ranked first in net earnings, and reduced government assistance payments. Mississippi’s pro-business policies and strategic investments are credited with fostering long-term economic success and creating new opportunities.
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CBSB: Ole Miss, Southern Miss continue strong start in conference play
SUMMARY: As the college baseball season progresses, Ole Miss and Southern Miss are performing well, while Mississippi State struggles. Ole Miss (21-6, 6-3 SEC) aims for its first NCAA Tournament since its 2022 title, winning two of three from Florida. Southern Miss (20-8, 7-2 Sun Belt) leads its conference after winning a series against South Alabama. In contrast, Mississippi State (16-12, 1-8 SEC) faces challenges, tying its worst conference start in history after a sweep by No. 8 LSU. The Bulldogs seek recovery with upcoming games against Memphis and South Carolina, while Ole Miss prepares for Jackson State and Kentucky.
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