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Mississippi airports working to complete projects
South Mississippi (WXXV)- Airports across Mississippi are racing against the clock, trying to complete critical projects before federal funding runs out. In Picayune — federal funding is giving a small airport a major upgrade. Crews are repaving...
Emily Cochran joins Guaranty Bank
Hue Townsend, CEO of Guaranty Bank, last week announced the hiring of Emily Cochran as a member of the loan support team at the Batesville branch. Cochran recently joined Guaranty Bank and brings a strong background in administrative and financial...

The Wiretap: A Man Had His Identity Stolen By A Child Exploitation Trader. Then The FBI Raided His Home.
The Wiretap is your weekly digest of cybersecurity, internet privacy and surveillance news. To get it in your inbox, subscribe here. getty Getting your identity stolen is bad enough. What if it was abused to buy and sell some of the worst content...

Find places to fly from Hattiesburg that won't break the bank
Budget-friendly summer flights are available from Hattiesburg, Gulfport, and New Orleans. Destinations include major cities like Houston, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago and Miami. Prices vary depending on the departure city and destination, with...

Florence Bowman named to Spring 2025 Chancellor’s Honor Roll at the University of Mississippi
Florence Bowman, of Danville, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Honor Roll list. Bowman, majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a...

Opinion | The Traditional College Major May Be Holding Students Back in a Rapidly Changing Job Market
Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a growing skepticism about the...

New hemp laws have business owners miffed
Melissa Hardin sets up a device one would use to smoke hemp related products at Green Leaf & Company in Florence on Friday. Alabama's new law, which took effect on Tuesday, bans smokable hemp products. CONTRIBUTED/DAN BUSEY FLORENCE — Melissa...

USDA Rural Development in South Dakota Recognizes Top Guaranteed Rural Housing Lender Partners
USDA Rural Development announced the 2025 Lenders of the Year, to recognize the work of its top lending partners supporting rural homeownership. These lenders helped rural families and individuals buy homes across the nation, including in [STATE]...

Buc-ee's Plans Dozen-Plus New Mega Stores, Aiming For 70 Locations Across 17 States By 2027 — Here's Where Its Expanding To
Buc-ee's is accelerating its march beyond Texas, eyeing more than a dozen new mega travel centers that could push the cult-favorite chain past 70 stores in 17 states by 2027. What Happened: The privately held company already operates 54 outlets...

NFL insider raises concern about Darius Slay’s Knee
Darius Slay was signed to be the new star corner on the block in Pittsburgh when he agreed to a one-year deal this offseason. That was before the Steelers made a significant splash, landing cornerback Jalen Ramsey and tight end Jonnu Smith for...

Here's where U.S. News ranks Kansas among 50 states
Kansas ranked 25th overall in U.S. News & World Report's "Best States for 2025" rankings. Utah took the top spot for the third year in a row, while Louisiana ranked last. The rankings consider 71 metrics across eight categories, including...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Attala County in week ending June 28?
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Attala County selling...

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jones County in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Jones County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Rankin County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Allison Clements | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Rankin County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Tishomingo County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Tishomingo County selling...

1 gas station in cities throughout Oktibbeha County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Oktibbeha County...

1 gas station in cities throughout Winston County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 28
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Winston County selling...

Meet Shreveport Opera's new artistic director, see plans for the company's 77th season
The Shreveport Opera has named a new general and artistic director, a new director of patron services, and has announced the upcoming performances for the 77th season. Alan Hicks is the new general and artistic director for Shreveport Opera, shown...

Best and worst places to rent in America: See where California cities ranked
SUGGESTED: 31 of the top 50 metros are buyer’s markets, according to Redfin. LOS ANGELES - As the cost of living continues to climb across the board in California, homeownership has become a pipe dream for many. Now, a new study from Wallethub...

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Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The Yankees were able to save face in the Subway Series on Sunday, but they are still...