Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
President Joe Biden on Saturday signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse.
Education: Two MSMS seniors named semifinalists for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program
The Mississippi Department of Education announced seven Mississippi students as 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists Wednesday, including two seniors from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science.
Education: Five LCSD schools earn Military Star School designation; All LCSD schools now hold that honor
Five Lowndes County School District schools were among 31 Mississippi schools Friday that earned the Military Star School designation for 2024-2026.
Education: IHL approves Women’s College at The W
Mississippi University for Women officially got the green light Thursday from the Board of Trustees of Mississippi’s Institutions of Higher Learning to create its new Women’s College.
Kennedy says he loves his family ‘either way’ after relatives endorse Biden’s campaign over his
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday acknowledged endorsements from more than a dozen of his relatives who are backing Democratic President Joe Biden, noting that he feels no ill will over the family political divide.
Israel’s military intelligence chief resigns over failure to prevent Hamas attack on Oct. 7
The head of Israeli military intelligence resigned on Monday because of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, becoming the first senior figure to step down over his role in the stunning failure to anticipate or quickly respond to the deadliest assault in Israel’s history.
Health Brief: Baptist Cancer Center-Golden Triangle recognized for high-quality cancer care
The Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of
The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump is immune from federal prosecution. Here’s what’s next
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments this week with profound legal and political consequences: whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a federal case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Biden marks Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
President Joe Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants for residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities. He also plans to expand his New Deal-style American Climate Corps green jobs training program.
Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
The United Auto Workers’ overwhelming election victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is giving the union hope that it can make broader inroads in the South, the least unionized part of the country.
Education: Abraham named Mississippi’s National Distinguished Principal program recipient
The cheers could be heard around the block as Sudduth Elementary pre-K, kindergarten and first grade students celebrated their favorite principal for her statewide honor on Wednesday in the Sudduth Gym.
Health tips from Drs. Oz and Roizen for 4-23-24
Sugary beverages up kids’ risk of insulin resistance and diabetes Somewhere around 60% of kids drink at least one sugary beverage, such as soda, lemonade
Community Profile: Trailblazing ex-sports writer wages one-woman war against trash
“My pet peeve is litter,” said Sue Dabbs. “I’m going to keep fighting litter until my last breath.”
Ask The Dispatch: All your questions answered about the LINK’s planned new office
The Golden Triangle Development LINK has been talking for 12 years about building an office at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport.
Construction for the facility will finally begin this summer.
Artists with disabilities showcase, sell their art
A blank, maroon canvas sits at the front of the room. It, and the expectant crowd gathered before it, are waiting for Kendrell Daniels. Painting
Jackson library to be razed for green space near history museums
A public library that fell into disrepair will be torn down to make way for a new green space near two history museums that have become one of the top tourist attractions in Mississippi’s capital city.
Climate change concerns grow, but few think Biden’s climate law will help, an AP-NORC poll finds
Like many Americans, Ron Theusch is getting more worried about climate change.
US intelligence finding shows China surging equipment sales to Russia to help war effort in Ukraine
China has surged sales to Russia of machine tools, microelectronics and other technology that Moscow in turn is using to produce missiles, tanks, aircraft and other weaponry for use in its war against Ukraine, according to a U.S. assessment.
Biden’s new Title IX rules protect LGBTQ+ students, but avoid addressing transgender athletes
The rights of LGBTQ+ students will be protected by federal law and victims of campus sexual assault will gain new safeguards under rules finalized Friday by the Biden administration.