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SEC Baseball Tournament: The SEC’s week in Hoover is underway, and Missouri made the loudest early statement by knocking off Ole Miss 10-8, setting a second-round matchup with Mississippi State. Voting Rights Fight: The NAACP is pushing a high-profile “Out of Bounds” boycott of Black athletes and fans at public universities in eight Southern states it says are weakening Black voting power after the Voting Rights Act was curtailed. Local Business: Half Shell Oyster House in Lafayette—opened in 2016—quietly closed after its lease ended. Public Safety: Meridian police are joining the national “Click It or Ticket” seat belt crackdown through May 31 ahead of Memorial Day travel. Health & Aging Care: CMS data shows Stone County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center earned a 4-star rating in Q1 2026, while other nearby facilities continue to face tougher scrutiny. Politics: Orlando attorney John Morgan launched a $100,000 contest to name a new political party, with Mississippi residents required to be 21+ to enter.

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Mississippi State baseball pitcher Tomas Valincius wins 2026 Ferriss Trophy

Mississippi State baseball pitcher Tomas Valincius wins 2026 Ferriss Trophy

Mississippi Pickle Fest coming to Jackson in June

Mississippi Pickle Fest coming to Jackson in June

Mississippi Public Safety Summit begins tonight with keynote speaker Travis Howze

Mississippi Public Safety Summit begins tonight with keynote speaker Travis Howze

Mississippi Blood Services asking for platelet donations due to high demand

Mississippi Blood Services asking for platelet donations due to high demand

Mississippi’s top college revealed in Business Insider ranking

Mississippi’s top college revealed in Business Insider ranking

Mississippi State baseball's SEC Tournament opponent for second round 

Mississippi State baseball's SEC Tournament opponent for second round 


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