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University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues . . .

Cox: Why I am for all students, not just those in my public schools

Below is an opinion column by Laurie Cox: Communities flourish when all their children can learn in an environment well-suited . . .

Valley teams sweep Texas Southern on Senior Day

Michael James, a transfer from Meridian Community College and product of H.W. Byers High School in Byhalia, has emerged as . . .

St. John: Depth

Robert St. John reflects on his son’s choice to build a life in the business his father gave his life . . .

Over $5 billion in K-12 education funding passed in the Mississippi House

The Mississippi House has sent the Senate appropriations bills that seek to provide $5,000 in teacher pay raises as well . . .

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Brooks Oakley hired as next Grenada High School head football coach
By CHUCK HATHCOCK - Sports Editor
Tue,02/10/26-7:42PM , 3,965 Reads
Following a 4-1 vote Tuesday night, the Grenada School District Board of Trustees voted to accept the recommendation to hire Brooks Oakley as Grenada High School’s new football coach. Oakley replaces Michael Fair, who resigned last month to take head coaching position at South Panola High School.
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UMMC clinics shut down due to cyberattack
Thu,02/19/26-11:46AM , 580 Reads 8,170 Statewide
University of Mississippi Medical Center has closed all of its clinics on Thursday to a cybersecurity attack.

UMMC issued the following statement:

"Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, Epic.
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House Speaker Jason White gives update on legislative session
By WYATT EMMERICH
Fri,02/20/26-5:12PM , 482 Reads 6,984 Statewide
House speaker Jason White addressed the Stennis Press Forum at Hal & Mal's in downtown Jackson this week, laying out his plans for the legislative session and how the House of Representatives will work with the Senate over the next few weeks.
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UMMC closure now extends to Wednesday
Mon,02/23/26-5:28PM , 419 Reads 4,028 Statewide
University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed through Wednesday, as work to ensure a safe network environment continues following last week’s cyberattack.
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