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MS hammered by storms and more on the way: What to know about insurance

Mississippi is experiencing more severe storms and understanding your insurance coverage can help in recovering from a loss.

 

Companies tied to MS Gov. Reeves had loans forgiven. But he opposes forgiving student loans

Tate Reeves has celebrated the demise of Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness, but companies tied to Reeves had over $537,000 in PPP loans forgiven.

 

Critics break down myth of 'Mississippi Miracle,' but supporters say the data is real

Does Mississippi's education strategy manipulate test results to appear better than they are? Some say yes, others say no. Here's what we know.

 

Rev. Jesse Jackson will retire, relinquishing longtime civil rights leadership role

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 81, is stepping down from his role as leader of the influential civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition.

 

Torrential rain in parts of Mississippi: Will the Pearl River flood at Jackson?

Ross Barnett Reservoir spillway discharge expected to peak on Wednesday.

 

'Mississippi has momentum': New $64 million project to bring 84 new jobs to the Pine Belt

This small city in Jones County, Mississippi, will soon be home to a new $64 million facility that will add 84 new jobs.

 

Henifin: 'Been busy trying to repair the water system' in response to transparency concerns

Jackson third-party water administrator Ted Henifin brushed aside complaints over hiring and concerns his organization has shown a lack of transparency.

 

Former Canton track coach indicted on sexual battery of a minor

Former Canton track coach O'Keefe Henderson was indicted for sexually abusing a minor in January.

 

New round of student loan debt forgiveness will erase balances for over 800,000 people

A one-time adjustment to correct past errors in how many payments student loan borrowers have made is behind the forgiveness.

 

Frustrated residents fill U.S. Courthouse to vent over concerns with JXN Water

Jackson is nearly a year removed from the height of its water crisis, but citizens and organizations remain concerned over water quality, communication.

 

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