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Celebrating Excellence: Coahoma County School District Honor Students Shine Bright

By: CA Staff Writer Clarksdale, Mississippi - The Coahoma County School District is beaming with pride as they celebrate the exceptional achievements of their students...

US applications for unemployment benefits fall again despite recent layoff announcements

Summary The number of Americans filing for jobless claims fell last week despite more layoff announcements from high-profile companies recently. Applications for unemployment benefits fell...

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher as S&P 500 nears the 5,000 level for the 1st time

Summary BANGKOK (AP) — Share are mostly higher in Asia after the S&P 500 neared the 5,000 level for the first time. Hong Kong's benchmark...

A teenage worker died in a poultry plant. His mother is suing the companies that hired him

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The mother of a 16-year-old who died in a workplace accident at a Mississippi poultry factory is suing the companies...

Can public money go to private schools? Mississippi Supreme Court hears arguments

Summary JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Attorneys for a public school advocacy group say Mississippi is violating its own constitution with a law that would put...

The Chiefs are Super Bowl underdogs against the 49ers. Turns out they kind of like it

Summary LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Chiefs are underdogs heading into the Super Bowl against San Francisco, a situation they have rarely experienced in the...

IRS expects to collect hundreds of billions more in overdue and unpaid taxes thanks to new funding

WASHINGTON (AP) — The IRS is poised to take in hundreds of billions of dollars more in overdue and unpaid taxes than previously anticipated,...

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 2/6/2024

Summary Most of Wall Street ticked higher as the bond market calmed down following some sharp swings. The S&P 500 rose 0.2% Tuesday and nearly...

Ocean sponges suggest Earth has warmed longer, more than thought; some scientists dubious

A handful of centuries-old sponges from deep in the Caribbean are causing some scientists to think human-caused climate change began sooner and has heated...

Mississippi will spend billions on broadband. Advocates say needy areas have been ignored

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's plan for spending $1.2 billion in federal funds to expand broadband access does not ensure the neediest communities in...

Ex-NFL quarterback Favre must finish repaying misspent welfare money, Mississippi auditor says

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi's state auditor filed court papers Monday renewing his call for Brett Favre to repay the state for welfare money...

National Wear Red Day Unites Communities to Spotlight Heart Health Awareness

By: CA Staff Writer 02/02/2024 Clarksdale, Mississippi - National Wear Red Day is an annual observance that aims to raise awareness about heart disease, particularly in...

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