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JXN water troubles
By KELLEY WILLIAMS
Thu,02/26/26-10:58AM , 537 Reads 4,502 Statewide
Why is the water bill for small customers in Jackson four to 12 times more than the average bill for small customers in Flowood, Ridgeland, and Madison?
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Keveon Cross drives the ball to the basket against Ethel in the Class 1A State Tournament last week. Cross led Leflore with 12 points in the Tigers' come-from-behind win over Leake County Wednesday at Raymond High School

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Leflore County Tigers rally to defeat Leake County, advance to Big House
By CALVIN STEVENS - Sports Editor
Wed,02/25/26-8:10PM , 3299 Reads
The Leflore County High School boys basketball team survived its quarterfinal matchup with Leake County High School, as the Tigers pulled off a 45-43, come-from-behind win over the Gators at Raymond High School Wednesday in the Class 1A State Tournament.
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UMMC extends cancellation of clinic appointments through Friday
Wed,02/25/26-4:17PM , 704 Reads 7,423 Statewide
JACKSON – The University of Mississippi Medical Center has canceled regularly scheduled clinic appointments and elective procedures through Friday as its response to the cyberattack continues.
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UMMC’s big cyberattack
By WYATT EMMERICH
Wed,02/25/26-3:58PM , 963 Reads 9,949 Statewide
The big news this past week is the ransomware attack at University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). Industry experts estimate 1,400 ransomware events a year in the U. S. with $734 million paid out.
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Greenwood, 38930, MS

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Current Temp

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Chance of Rain: 90%
Max Temp: 81°F
Min Temp: 68°F
Feels Like: 74°F
Dew Point: 66°F
Humidity: 81%
Sunrise: 6:21 AM
Sunset: 6:02 PM

Wind Speed: 5 to 10 mph
Wind Direction: SSW
Wind Gust: 15 mph
Sky Cover: 66%
Visibility: 10 mi
Dew Point: 66°F
Moon Rise: 10:27 PM
Moon Set: 8:16 AM

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely between noon and 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 81, with temperatures falling to around 73 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

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