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Peterson named MSU biochemistry, nutrition and health promotion department head

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Local elected officials react to government shutdown

In the foreground, a boy pictured from behind wearing a T-shirt reading “Mississippi 4-H Slingshot 2025 State Championship” looks on as another boy aims at a target with a slingshot.

Mississippi 4-H holds first slingshot competition

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Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

Country Music star, Morgan Wallen

Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

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MSU English professor’s book explores TVA’s ‘monumental’ legacy

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Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

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‘Prepare to Perform’: MSU hosts athletic performance, wellness clinic for middle, high school athletes and parents

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Cruisin’ the Coast 2025 Schedule

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CAAD students at MSU compete to design Golden Triangle resource center for local nonprofit

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MSU’s T.K. Martin Center hosts annual Trick or Trot fun run

Green farm machinery harvests dried, brown corn plants.

Big state corn harvest in 2025 is nearly complete

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events

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Move over, green lawns. Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping

Waymo

Waymo’s robotaxi expansion will get a Lyft in Nashville next year

Kirk shooter

Suspect in Kirk killing charged with aggravated murder as prosecutor says DNA found on gun trigger

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Oscar winner Robert Redford, who became a champion of independent film, dies at 89

TikTok

What to know after US says it has reached framework deal with China to keep TikTok in operation

9/11

Americans mark the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with emotional ceremonies

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Rifle recovered in the search for Charlie Kirk’s killer as FBI releases photos of person of interest

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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event

Veteran mathematician joins, leads MSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Veteran mathematician joins, leads MSU’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics

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Cracker Barrel suspends plans to remodel restaurants after logo blowup

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Mississippi Players Celebrate Big Wins as Historic Powerball Jackpot is Hit