SUMMARY: Ty Pinkins, a Democrat and Mississippi Delta attorney, announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in the 2026 midterms. After failed bids against Roger Wicker and in the 2023 Secretary of State race, Pinkins aims to unite Mississippians to create opportunities, prosperity, and security. His campaign will prioritize expanding economic opportunities, making healthcare more affordable, and investing in education. Hyde-Smith, a supporter of Donald Trump, has championed rural development and agricultural support. Pinkins must first secure his party’s nomination to become Mississippi’s first Democratic U.S. Senator since John C. Stennis in 1989.

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SUMMARY: Ole Miss suffered a heartbreaking loss to Texas A&M, despite leading for nearly the entire game. The Rebels (15-4, 4-2 SEC) had an eight-point advantage with two minutes remaining, but turnovers and missed free throws allowed the Aggies (15-4, 4-2 SEC) to capitalize. Manny Obaseki’s late three-pointer sealed the Aggies’ victory. Matthew Murrell led Ole Miss with 16 points, while Texas A&M dominated rebounding with 48 boards to Ole Miss’ 31. Coach Chris Beard expressed disappointment, noting the team’s preventable mistakes down the stretch. Ole Miss aims to bounce back against Missouri on Saturday.

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SUMMARY: C Spire aims to enhance rural broadband access in Mississippi by launching a 5G home internet plan, addressing the 23% of households lacking an internet connection. Using fixed wireless access (FWA), C Spire’s 5G network provides high-speed internet to areas without traditional infrastructure. Craig Jackson, senior VP at C Spire, emphasizes the importance of reliable internet for education and economic growth. The initiative, in partnership with Inseego, features the 5G Wavemaker FX3110 router, supporting up to 64 devices with speeds up to 100 Mbps. This development aims to bridge the digital divide and increase connectivity across the state.

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