Jefferson County School District seeks professional-services proposals in Fayette
The Jefferson County School District advertised a professional-services solicitation for the 2026-27 school year, with submissions due Aug. 4.
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Terry Residents Face Water-Billing Problems After New-Meter Rollout
Terry’s mayor acknowledged that the installation of new water meters did not go as planned and caused problems with customer bills, according to WLBT.
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Waynesboro water rates to rise in September after first increase since 2010
Waynesboro’s Board of Aldermen voted to increase municipal water rates beginning in September 2026, ending a rate freeze reported to have lasted since 2010.
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Mississippi legislative summary names Raymond assistance measure, but key details remain unclear
A 2026 Mississippi legislative summary refers to assistance for the City of Raymond, but the available records do not establish the amount, eligibility rules, funding source or effective date.
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Mississippi storm victims have until Aug. 31 to seek disaster unemployment aid
Workers and self-employed residents in five Mississippi counties may qualify for disaster unemployment aid after the May storms. Applications are due Monday, Aug. 31.
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What the Supreme Court’s Mississippi Mail-Ballot Ruling Means
The Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s five-business-day grace period for eligible absentee ballots, but states still set their own mail-voting deadlines.
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Mississippi opens applications for more than $15 million in outdoor-stewardship grants
Mississippi communities and qualified nonprofits can seek more than $15 million for parks, trails, habitat and public-water access by the expected Sept. 18 deadline.
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Mississippi lawmakers still await prison-health monitoring report
Lawmakers say they still have not received an MDOC report on prison medical-contract monitoring, even as the state approved a $700,000 payment for Butler Snow’s oversight work.
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Mississippi confirms five cyclosporiasis cases as recalled lettuce reaches state
Mississippi has confirmed five cyclosporiasis cases. Recalled iceberg lettuce was distributed to Mississippi food-service customers and select Walmart stores, but officials had not linked the cases to the federal outbreak.
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Jackson council considers temporary moratorium on new data centers
Jackson City Council’s July 6 agenda called for a public hearing and introduction of an ordinance that would pause data-center development and expansion until a regulatory framework is approved.
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Jackson Public Schools announces open-house schedule for 2026-27 school year
Jackson Public Schools has announced an open-house schedule for the 2026-27 school year, according to the district’s official news archive.
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Gulfport military training center suspends CCTV-system solicitation pending policy review
The Mississippi Army National Guard’s Gulfport Combat Readiness Training Center has suspended its solicitation for a Security Forces CCTV System while it reviews updated Department of the Army policy.
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Gulfport School District again earns A rating from Mississippi education officials
Gulfport School District announced July 15, 2026, that it again earned an A rating from the Mississippi Department of Education. The available district announcement does not include underlying scores or statewide comparisons.
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Mississippi primary scheduled for Aug. 3; runoff date set for unresolved contests
Mississippi’s 2026 primary election is scheduled for Aug. 3, with nominations at stake for statewide executive, legislative, judicial and local offices. A runoff, if needed, is scheduled for Aug. 31.
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Jackson pauses data-center construction while drafting new regulations
Jackson City Council has paused data-center construction as the city drafts regulations, following a public hearing that drew concerns about limited room for residents to attend and speak.
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Jackson council considers budget amendment after revenue gap, state-law warning
Jackson City Council scheduled consideration of a roughly $3.2 million budget adjustment as property-tax collections trailed projections and a memo set a July 31 deadline to revise the fiscal-year budget.
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NWS heat advisory put Jackson under elevated heat risk through July 27
A National Weather Service Heat Advisory covered the Jackson area through 9 p.m. CDT on July 27, 2026, warning of dangerous heat conditions and related health risks.
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Gulfport submits nearly $12 million in coastal restoration infrastructure requests
Gulfport submitted three projects totaling nearly $12 million for consideration in the 2026 Gulf Coast Restoration Fund cycle, which closed Aug. 1.
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Gulfport forecast calls for hot, humid days and repeated storm chances through Aug. 3
A National Weather Service forecast issued July 27 projected Gulfport highs around 92 to 93 degrees, elevated humidity and thunderstorm chances as high as 70% through Aug. 3.
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Mississippi sets Nov. 3 special elections for two vacant House seats
Gov. Tate Reeves has scheduled Nov. 3, 2026, special elections for vacant Mississippi House Districts 77 and 70. Candidates must qualify by Aug. 20.
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Jackson City Council considers temporary moratorium on data centers
Jackson City Council debated a regulatory framework for data centers on July 6, 2026, and introduced a temporary moratorium for consideration. Available reporting does not establish final passage of the proposal.
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Gulfport Ward 2 special election set to fill unexpired City Council term
Gulfport scheduled a June 9 special election to fill the vacant Ward 2 City Council seat after officials tested voting equipment at City Hall.