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Crew extinguishes fire at Mississippi biofuels plant

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — A fire at a north Mississippi biofuels plant has been extinguished. The fire, put out about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, had been burning since early Wednesday at the plant near New Albany, […]

Education

Mississippi community colleges plan to rework remedial courses

JACKSON, Mississippi — A new structure for remedial courses at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges could help more students graduate more quickly. The centerpiece of the model is an effort to move some students who previously […]

Education

Groups rally in Jackson for more money for teachers, schools

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP)– Public school teachers and education advocates rallied at the Capitol on Monday to push for higher pay and increased state aid to public schools — not a new fight, but one that […]

News

Man stabs pharmacist at Ridgeland Walmart

By Lonnie Ross Online Editor A man entered a Walmart on off County Line Rd around 7:30 pm and stabbed a pharmacist with a syringe. He was arrested by Ridgeland Police after he ran out […]

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Mississippi House passes welfare drug testing bill by 74-46 vote

JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — The Mississippi House engaged in a contentious four-hour debate Wednesday before voting largely along party lines to pass a bill that would require drug testing for some people applying for welfare. […]