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Salter: Second-generation jurist brings impactful tenure on the federal bench to a close at age 85

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US Supreme Court reverses ruling against Mississippi legislative redistricting

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a brief order on Monday, reversed a lower court’s ruling that determined Mississippi lawmakers unlawfully . . .

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Effort to make all Mississippi school boards elected failed this session. Another try could come in January
By JEREMY PITTARI AND FRANK CORDER - MAGNOLIA TRIBUNE
Mon,05/18/26-12:08PM , 485 Reads 7,749 Statewide
According to the Mississippi School Boards Association, nearly 72% of school board members in the state’s 138 school districts are elected. 23 districts have both elected and appointed board members.
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US Supreme Court reverses ruling against Mississippi legislative redistricting
By TAYLOR VANCE - MISSISSIPPI TODAY
Tue,05/19/26-4:54PM , 446 Reads 5,810 Statewide
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MSU Extension Head Start launches Yum Box initiative
Mon,05/18/26-5:44PM , 391 Reads 500 Statewide
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President of Mississippi University for Women Nora Roberts Miller holds a sign that says "I'm a Fan of the W" before she and other MUW alumni take a photo on the steps of the Mississippi State Capitol in Jackson, Miss., on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Credit: Eric J. Shelton/Mississippi Today

Next leader of Mississippi University for Women has ‘big shoes to fill’

Stakeholders in the MUW community have shared their preferred traits for the university’s next leader — and named someone they would like to see in the role.

The next president of the Mississippi University for Women should prioritize listening to and understanding students, people within the institution’s community say.

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Kosciusko, 39090, MS

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Current Temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 60%
Max Temp: 82°F
Min Temp: 66°F
Feels Like: 77°F
Dew Point: 68°F
Humidity: 97%
Sunrise: 5:55 AM
Sunset: 7:55 PM

Wind Speed: 5 mph
Wind Direction: S
Wind Gust: 6 mph
Sky Cover: 82%
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 68°F
Moon Rise: 10:48 AM
Moon Set: NA

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

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