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A string of storms has damaged hundreds of homes across several central and western Mississippi counties, including a severe mobile home park in Lincoln County. Officials say there have been multiple injuries but no reported deaths as crews assess damage and restore power.
A U.S. district judge has vacated the Education Department’s final PSLF rule, delaying new eligibility standards for Public Service Loan Forgiveness as lawsuits challenge the changes. The decision comes a day before the rules were to take effect. No comment has been announced by the Education Department.
Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens has resigned after an indictment related to bribery allegations; Lumumba’s reelection bid was affected as prosecutors face trial amid ongoing investigations. Other named officials have pleaded guilty or not guilty as the case advances.