Mississippi news

Here are some recent news stories from Mississippi:

Politics

• Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed a bill into law that prohibits transgender athletes from competing in women's sports at public schools and universities. (Source: CNN)
• The Mississippi House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow the state to secede from the United States if Congress passes a law that restricts the state's right to bear arms. (Source: The Clarion-Ledger)

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 19-year-old woman in Jackson. (Source: WLBT)
• A suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of armed robberies in the Jackson area. (Source: WJTV)

Education

• The University of Mississippi has announced plans to build a new student union building on its Oxford campus. (Source: The Oxford Eagle)
• The Mississippi Department of Education has launched a new program aimed at improving literacy rates among elementary school students. (Source: The Clarion-Ledger)

Business

• A new Amazon fulfillment center is set to open in Southaven, creating hundreds of jobs in the area. (Source: The Commercial Appeal)
• A Mississippi-based company has been awarded a contract to provide services to the U.S. Department of Defense. (Source: The Sun Herald)

Weather

• A severe weather outbreak has affected parts of Mississippi, with reports of tornadoes and damaging winds. (Source: WAPT)
• The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for several counties in southern Mississippi due to heavy rainfall. (Source: The Hattiesburg American)

Other News

• The Mississippi State Fair has announced its lineup of entertainment acts for this year's event. (Source: The Clarion-Ledger)
• A new exhibit has opened at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, featuring artifacts and stories from the state's civil rights movement. (Source: The Jackson Free Press)