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Mississippi teenagers can now request their own Uber rides
SUMMARY: Uber is now offering its transportation services to teens in Mississippi, allowing parents to have peace of mind knowing their child will have a safe and supervised ride. The new feature allows teens between the ages of 13-17 to use Uber without a parent or guardian present. Parents can create a specialized account through their Uber family profile, which grants permission for teens to order a ride on their own. The feature includes screened and experienced drivers, safety features like trip tracking and audio recording, always-on support, and filtered menus for Uber Eats. The service is available in several Mississippi cities and regions.
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MCBB: Southern Miss holds off Texas State rally for 92-88 overtime win
SUMMARY: Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner praised his team for a strong performance, securing a 92-88 overtime win against Texas State. The Golden Eagles dominated the first half, leading 45-30, but faced a comeback in the second half, allowing Texas State to briefly take the lead. Southern Miss tied the game in regulation and excelled in overtime, never allowing Texas State to regain the lead. Key contributions came from Alfred Worrell Jr. (20 points) and Denijay Harris (19 points, 16 rebounds). This victory marked the Golden Eagles’ first overtime win since January 2021, as they prepare for a four-game road stretch.
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Mississippi lawmakers working to remove Confederate statues from Washington
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers are pushing to remove two Confederate statues, those of segregationists Jefferson Davis and James Z. George, from the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall, which have stood since 1931. Democratic leaders proposed bills to replace the statues, either by establishing a commission to select new figures or by directly replacing them with icons like civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer and Hiram Revels, the first African American Congress member from Mississippi. House Minority Leader Robert Johnson III emphasizes the need to reshape Mississippi’s national narrative and reflect its diverse history in the selection of new representatives.
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Mississippi House leaders file plan to eliminate income tax, slash grocery tax
SUMMARY: Mississippi House leaders introduced the “Build Up Mississippi Act” (House Bill 1), a comprehensive tax reform plan aimed at eliminating the state income tax over the next decade and significantly reducing grocery taxes. The bill proposes a $1 billion tax cut, reducing the income tax gradually from 4.7% in 2024 to 0% by 2037, and cutting grocery tax from 7% to 2.5% by 2036. To compensate local governments, a potential 1.5% increase on non-grocery items could raise the sales tax to 8.5%. The bill also reallocates lottery proceeds to support the public employees’ retirement system, aiming for stable funding amidst significant financial challenges.
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