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Jackson State University pursues top research status

Professor Kamal Ali and his team at Jackson State University are developing sensors to study oysters' responses to environmental changes

The Independent UK

Study says you can earn over $200,000 and still be middle class in these 5 US states

Middle-class income classifications differ widely throughout the United States, with Massachusetts leading the charge for the upper echelon of income. In stark contrast, Mississippi represents the lower end of the income spectrum. Notably, San Jose, California, establishes a notable high for urban middle-class earnings, underscoring the essential role of geography…

The Economic Times

Pat Forde: Forty Observations on the 2026 College Football Schedule

Everything you need to know about the quirks of the season from easiest months, a monster slate in November, improvements in consecutive road games and open-date disadvantages and more.

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Mississippi’s termite swarms are here, and a single treatment can cost up to $1,750

Termite swarms in Mississippi signal developing colonies that require prompt homeowner attention and professional inspection. Eastern subterranean termites swarm from winter into early summer, while Formosan termites appear later. Spotting swarmers indoors strongly indicates an active infestation needing immediate professional treatment. Preventive measures and early intervention significantly reduce costly structural…

The Times of India

People detained at Mississippi ICE facility say they were sickened by gas leak and denied medical care

Facility also had no air conditioning for two days amid extreme heat, according to one of the people detained

The Guardian - US

‘You need proof’: Mississippi woman says learning her husband had a girlfriend wasn’t enough to get a divorce

She says she had to prove to the court she "deserved" to leave.

We Got This Covered

A Soil Bacterium Now Established on the Gulf Coast Is Behaving Differently Than Its Southeast Asian Relatives

New CDC laboratory work found that Western Hemisphere and African strains of the melioidosis bacterium differ sharply in virulence in mice.

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Who Was Tasia Fortune? Mississippi Woman Found Hanging From Tree as Mother Says 'She Did Not Do This to Herself'

Tasia Fortune, a mother of four, was found dead in Jackson, Mississippi. Her family disputes the possibility of suicide, while authorities continue to investigate the cause of death.

International Business Times UK

Brickbat: Traffic Toll

Former Ruleville, Mississippi, police officer Antonio Wade was sentenced to seven years in federal prison plus three years of supervised… The post Brickbat: Traffic Toll appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason

In 2011, Mississippi sank a retired NASA hydrogen tank as an artificial reef during post-Katrina restoration efforts

A significant piece of history from the space race, this massive hydrogen tank weighing ninety-eight thousand pounds now lies submerged in the Gulf of Mexico as an artificial reef. Sunk in 2011, it serves to restore marine habitats lost in Hurricane Katrina's aftermath in 2005. Collaborating with marine resource officials,…

The Times of India

Nut butter distributed to Walmart recalled over potential salmonella contamination

A nut butter distributed to Walmart stores across 19 states is being recalled due to potential salmonella contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said. Boticelli Foods is recalling a lot of bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter 6.7oz. The product details are as follows: UPC 194346207961, Lot LB028ACP04, expiration…

The Independent UK

Contractor Has Not Slept in Four Months After Elon Musk's SpaceXAI Allegedly Withholds $136 Million

SpaceXAI faces over $136 million in lien claims from contractor Darana Hybrid for unpaid construction work on its Colossus projects, with potential additional claims in Mississippi.

International Business Times UK

A Record-Breaking Beast: How night hunters hauled a massive alligator from Mississippi waters

A Mississippi crew captured the state's largest alligator, weighing 802.5 pounds. This prehistoric reptile measured an impressive 14 feet and 3 inches in length. The intense battle with the giant creature lasted for seven hours through the night. Mississippi's river basin provides ideal conditions for these large reptiles to thrive.…

The Economic Times

Nolan Wells went to an island with friends and never came home. His death has renewed debate over race and justice in Mississippi

Uncertainty around the investigation into the death of the 18-year-old, whose body was found after a 4 July boat trip with friends, has led some to question whether justice will be meted out equally

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Woman Chillingly Discovers Husband Is Doing More Than Just Cheating After Hiring Private Investigator

The hospice nurse admitted in one of her videos, “I was already scared he was going to harm me…”

The Guardian - US

Nolan Wells death: at least two people charged over alleged threats to officials

Threats come as questions surround death of Mississippi teenager, who was found dead after boat trip with friends

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I’ve Been Waiting For News On HGTV’s Home Town Season 11. Erin Napier Finally Has An Update

When are we headed back to Mississippi?

The Times of India

Mississippi man uncovers more than 200 Civil War cannonballs buried beneath his property after 160 years

What began as an ordinary day of digging on private land in Mississippi turned into one of the state's most remarkable Civil War discoveries in recent years. While working on his property, a local resident uncovered what initially appeared to be a handful of rusted iron spheres. As excavation continued,…

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International Business Times UK

'We Wanted You to Die': Witch Converts After Black Magic Curse Backfires on 96-Hour Preaching Pastor

A Mississippi pastor's 96-hour Bible preaching marathon led to the unexpected conversion of a self-identified witch, highlighting the transformative power of faith and perseverance.

We Got This Covered

Mississippi woman realises she ‘stole’ tissue paper from Walmart, then panics herself into a 10 PM return run: ‘What if they arrest me?’

"I am so scared."

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Mississippi woman says her husband was gone. Her in-laws allegedly hid it from her and buried him on her birthday: ‘sister send this to Netflix’

The ultimate toxic in-law story

The Economic Times

How actor Morgan Freeman turned his 124-acre ranch in Mississippi into a safe haven for bees

Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman transformed his ranch into a bee sanctuary. He began beekeeping in 2014 after learning about pollinator decline. Freeman nurtures a natural habitat and does not harvest honey from his hives. He advocates for homeowners to plant pollinator-friendly flowers, emphasizing simple conservation actions. His initiative highlights the…

The Free Financial Advisor

8 States Cutting Income Tax Rates in 2026

The 2026 tax year brought lower individual income tax rates to eight states, giving taxpayers a little more room between their paychecks and the tax collector. The changes range from modest reductions to major rate cuts, with several states continuing multiyear plans that could push rates even lower in the…

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Midwest Poultry Services Recalls Nearly 1.6 Million Dozen Shell Eggs Sold at Kroger and Brookshire’s for Possible Salmonella Contamination

Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs because they may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis, according to a recall announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 22. The recall includes both white shell eggs and brown cage-free eggs produced at company farms…

Reason

Will This Mississippi Man on Death Row Get a Chance To Prove His Innocence?

Recent court rulings in Louisiana and Texas give hope to Devin Bennett.

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