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Biggest sources of immigrants to Mississippi
Biggest sources of immigrants to Mississippi And while the distinctive American culture and spirit is the result of blending many diverse cultures and histories, the United States has for centuries had an up-and-down relationship with immigration....

2 summer meteor showers peak tonight: See Perseid, more in Mississippi
Three meteor showers are currently visible over Mississippi: the Perseids, alpha Capricornids, and Delta Aquariids. Peak viewing times are estimated around July 29-30 for the Delta Aquariids and alpha Capricornids, and August 12-13 for the...

Elon Musk brings another company to Tennessee. What to know about The Boring Co.
Elon Musk's Boring Company plans to build an underground tunnel system, the Music City Loop, connecting downtown Nashville to its airport. The Boring Company, founded by Musk in 2017, aims to alleviate traffic congestion through tunnel...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for July 28, 2025
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at July 28, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from July 28 drawing 03-07-20-23-25 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...

A Different Type of Rurality: Designs for Post-Industrial Heritage Transformation
Duisburg-Nord public park. Photography & Concept. Image © Erieta Attali Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest Whatsapp Or https://www.archdaily.com/1032522/a-different-type-of-rurality-designs-for-post-industrial-heritage-transformation...

Opinion | State Treasurer: American-Made Manufacturing Grows Mississippi’s Economy
During President Trump’s first term, he vowed to build, create and grow more things in the United States. “Restoring American manufacturing will not only restore our wealth; it will restore our pride in ourselves,” he said. “It will revitalize our...

Man dies after falling off roof at Mississippi University for Women
COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — A man died after falling off a roof at the Mississippi University for Women. Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant said the accident happened late Monday morning at Painter Hall, which is a two-story building that houses...

Cruise Down the Mississippi River
Step into history and let the river guide your journey—cruise down the mighty Mississippi and discover the heart of America like never before. MICHELLE NEWMAN ON YOUTUBE: CULTURE VULTURE 18 www.AmericanCruiseLines.com
US The Clarion Ledger Two summer meteor showers peak tonight: When, where to watch Perseid, more in Mississippi
If you love watching for shooting stars, tonight will be one of the best nights to see two out of the three summer meteor showers that are happening now. If you haven't caught a glimpse of a shooting star yet in July, it's not too late. In fact,...

Rights Groups Urge SCOTUS To Block Mississippi Parental Consent
Civil rights groups are urging the Supreme Court to prevent Mississippi from enforcing a law that requires social platforms to verify all users' ages, and prohibits minors from creating social media accounts without parental permission. The law...

Missouri limits large-scale water exports to protect vital resources, aid agriculture and industry
By limiting large-scale water exports from the state, experts and farmers said Missouri has taken forward-thinking measures to protect one of its most vital resources. According to them, it will benefit agriculture, industry and municipal services...

Deputy Ag Secretary Defends USDA Reorganization Proposal to Senate Ag Committee
"I look forward to learning more about how this proposal strengthens USDA's ability to deliver on the ground, support implementation of the farm bill, and serve as a reliable partner to the people it was created to support," Boozman said. Sen. Amy...
Mississippi police chief says he will not entertain ‘hood culture’
MAGEE, Miss. (WLBT) - A police chief in Mississippi is letting his standards be known across the city of Magee. On Saturday, Magee Police Chief Denis Borges released a statement on Facebook regarding multiple incidents that happened over the...

Herbal tea company set to break ground in Franklin County, 5 years after initial announcement
Traditional Medicinals, a maker of herbal teas, is set to break ground Tuesday on a manufacturing plant in Franklin County. The move comes five and a half years after the project was first announced, a delay that the company’s CEO attributed to...

Navy Flies Solar UAS Nonstop for Three Days
JULY 30, 2025 – The Navy, in partnership with Skydweller Aero, recently achieved continuous solar-powered unmanned flight during a nonstop three-day test from Stennis, Mississippi. Led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD),...

Mississippi’s Gospel Roots Shine at Jackson Music Awards
The voices that helped shape Mississippi’s rich gospel history were center stage Sunday night at the Gospel Music Awards in downtown Jackson.Held at The Westin, the night brought together artists and choirs from across the state, not just to...

EMCC launches aerospace training that leads to jobs in industry
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, Miss. (WCBI) – While it is still summer break for many college students, one group has spent their Summer getting training that could land them high-tech jobs. East Mississippi Community College’s Aviation Manufacturing Technology...
A painful trade: Swapping wine for THC landed her in the ER and sick for months
Jill Fuller unexpectedly moved back in with her 92-year-old mother after developing cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) from using THC gummies, an illness characterized by severe nausea and vomiting. Fuller's experience, which required...

2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across SC Mississippi News publication area during 2024
Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS | https://www.dhswatchlist.com/ Tammy Meckley, Associate Director, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate for USCIS |...

NTSB reports on $3.28M barge tow strike on bridge components
Written by Nick Blenkey Barges IN122011 and IN155499 immediately after impact blocking the primary channel. The Joe B. Wyatt is shown in the background. [Source: U.S. Coast Guard] Anticipating a strong cross-current that never materialized, an...