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Ukrainian police raid draft offices amid corruption crackdown
Ukrainian authorities have launched widespread raids against recruitment officials suspected of facilitating draft evasion and systemic corruption. Ukrainian police have launched a sweeping operation against draft officials, conducting dozens of raids across 16 regions to address allegations of systemic corruption within the recruitment system.
Deadly Floods and Landslides Strike Across Kenya
Heavy rainfall across Kenya has triggered catastrophic landslides and flooding, resulting in at least 18 confirmed deaths and widespread infrastructure damage. Heavy rainfall across Kenya has triggered catastrophic landslides and flooding, resulting in at least 18 confirmed deaths and significant infrastructure damage. Authorities are working to manage the crisis as multiple regions struggle with the aftermath of the severe weather.
Editorial cartoon: Michael Ramirez on America’s unreliability
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Editorial cartoon: Michael Ramirez on misinformation and conspiracy theories
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Back to Kaggle: How I Hit 0.967
TL;DR: I jumped back into Kaggle after a long break (and a recent layoff), and I set a simple goal as I get back into the motion: ship something clean, reproducible, and correct, and landed a 0.967 public leaderboard score on Playground Series S5E8. This win came from tight preprocessing (no leakage), expressive interaction features, and a boring-but-strong XGBoost baseline wrapped in a proper pipeline so I can iterate weekly without chaos.
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Man With a Plan - Conservative Angle
Go to Article by Michael Ramirez at CDN – Any thinking person who saw where the assassin was knows this is the truth. Zero smart people believe the BS about a sloped roof. A 20-year-old, psychotic kid managed to stay up there just fine. Are you telling me a secret service agent or police officer can’t do what an … Click to read the rest HERE-> Man With a Plan first posted at Conservative Daily News
Opinion | The world condemns the heinous Moscow terrorist attack
9-9-FINE I was a hot policewoman – I hate the cop uniform, it should be a crime to cover up a body like this A POLICEWOMAN has told of her relief after she was finally able to wear the sort of sexy outfits she loves most. Bella Lexi, 47, was a cop for more …
Aug. 2 - OPINION: Eye on the Pie: AI and artful data use
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National Democrats Line Up to Support Presley's Bid for Governor
An impressive array of national Democratic politicians and operatives are lining up behind Brandon Presley’s bid to unseat Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. California Governor Gavin Newsom, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, and Stacey Abrams, the twice-failed nominee for governor in Georgia, have all identified the race as a target. Both Murphy and Edwards have hosted fundraisers for Presley.
Mississippi PERS: An Overview
What’s going on? The Mississippi Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) faces significant financial and structural challenges – and Mississippians deserve to know more about this complex issue. After all, changes to the system directly affect our citizens’ pocketbooks. Last December, the PERS Board voted to increase taxpayer funding – referred to as the “employer contribution rate” – to shore up the struggling system.
Freedom and opportunity can unlock prosperity for Mississippi
One of the more obnoxious habits of professional politicians is calling organizations of citizen-activists “outside groups.” Outside of what? Outside the Beltway? Outside the inner circle of ruling elites? Elected officials on both sides of the aisle who use this term think they are discrediting grassroots critics, when in fact they are exposing a toxic view of their power and their constituents. Under our Constitution, there is no “inside” and “outside” of the political process.
Huber Engineered Woods bringing 158 jobs to Noxubee County
On Wednesday, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) announced that Huber Engineered Woods is locating a state-of-the-art oriented strand board manufacturing plant in Shuqualak in Noxubee County. The plant will be Huber’s largest capital investment to date. The company, noted as a leading specialty building products manufacturer, is making a $418 million corporate investment on a 551-acre site that will create 158 jobs. Huber Engineered Woods will produce specialty engineered wood panels.
Gov. Reeves calls out Mississippi Today, labeling outlet 'Democratic SuperPAC'
In a terse exchange this week, Gov. Tate Reeves declined to answer questions posed by reporter Taylor Vance of Mississippi Today. Borrowing from his campaign’s recent framing of the outlet, Reeves accused Mississippi Today of operating as a “Democrat SuperPAC.” The interaction came after an Associated Press report this week found that Reeves had not yet given away to charity $8,500 in campaign contributions received from Nancy New, and her son, Zach.
Despite naysayers, the Legislature consistently invests in Jackson
Aerial Perspective at Dusk of Jackson, Mississippi In 2017, the Capitol Complex Improvement District, or CCID, was established by the Mississippi Legislature to improve Jackson infrastructure. The legislation (House Bill 1226) was embraced by significant bipartisan majorities in both chambers, passing the House with 105 votes and the Senate with 42 votes. The Legislature provided about $6 million yearly to fund improvement projects necessary for a well-functioning urban environment.
Honoring Mississippi's Fallen Officers
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy declared this week ‘National Police Week,’ in honor of those officers who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty. There are many who deserve that honor in Mississippi. As a state, we have experienced 331 law enforcement deaths in the line of duty since records have been collected. There are likely more that evaded historians. Behind each of these numbers is the name of a fallen officer.
Journalist, activist and State Dept. spokesman Hodding Carter III participated in history
The scion of one of the first families of Deep South print journalism during the civil rights movement, Hodding Carter III cast an impactful shadow during his long and impactful life. Carter died May 11 in Chapel Hill, N.C. at age 88 following a series of strokes.
Criminal Justice Reality
Over the past decade or so, America has experienced a radical experiment with criminal justice reform. The number of people arrested each year has fallen sharply. Public prosecutors now prosecute significantly fewer cases. Those that have been convicted have generally been given shorter sentences. As a consequence, America’s prison population is now 25 percent lower than it was in 2011.
Bounty hunter Reeves (?) spurs peculiar re-election kickoff
Peculiar, yes that beats out perplexing, bizarre, cuckoo, and weird as the best word to describe how Gov. Tate Reeves’ re-election kickoff unfolded. To begin, on Tuesday afternoon May 2nd his team tweeted a short and peculiar video. It morphed the Governor into the remorseless bounty hunter played by Clint Eastwood in his 1960s Dollars westerns.
Was Brett Favre used as a celebrity "trapdoor" by Mississippi Today?
FILE - Former NFL quarterback Brett Favre speaks to the media in Jackson, Miss., Oct. 17, 2018. Favre is dismissing his lawsuit against sportscaster Pat McAfee after McAfee publicly apologized for his previous on-air statements that Favre had been “stealing from poor people in Mississippi” in a welfare misspending case. Favre and McAfee both announced the settlement Thursday, May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Rogelio V.
Depending on God
God’s purpose for His people in every age is that we will depend upon Him entirely. This dependence does not come naturally to us because one of the great idols of every age is that of power. Its allure is strong, its ability to corrupt even stronger. And what’s true now has always been so: those who obtain power are those bold enough to pursue it, and they tend to be marked by characteristics like charisma and strong personalities. This is how many measure strength and usefulness.
Without charges, arrests or indictments, how’s Bryant to defend himself in TANF scandal?
Founded in 2016 and “supported by grants from foundations, by contributions from donors and sponsors and by advertising,” the website Mississippi Today bills itself as a “digital-first, nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom serving Mississippi.” The organization’s last published audit from 2020 showed $2.5 million in net assets.
A VISUAL OPINION By Michael Ramirez
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Biden's EPA wants to pick your car
If you’re enjoying high inflation, you’ll love what the newest Biden Administration energy proposals will do. On many fronts, they continue to set new records in pushing policies that dwindle precious U.S. energy security and increase consumer costs. In April alone, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) both proposed unprecedented rules that mandate the manufacturing of electric vehicles and announced new regulations that will require expensive emissions capture on power plants.
Presley's "historic" fundraising leaves the Democrat significantly behind incumbent Republican Governor Reeves
Brandon Presley’s gubernatorial campaign is boasting that the Democrat has raised more than any other Democratic candidate for Governor in Mississippi history in the first reporting period for the 2023 election cycle. Yet, while Presley’s team celebrates their “historic” efforts, his campaign remains at a significant financial disadvantage when compared to the incumbent Republican Governor.
Even in death, opinions vary on the enigmatic former MDOT bureaucrat ‘Butch’ Brown
Larry “Butch” Brown – for a decade in the early 2000s the intractable executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) – died April 25 at his Natchez home. He was 79. Brown courageously battled cancer three times, yet still more than earned his three score and ten. On the way, Brown made loyal friends and bitter enemies. In his second re-election campaign in Natchez, Brown adopted the rather prescient slogan: “I may not be perfect, but I get things done.” That, he did.
Speaker Gunn says focusing on the family is key to success of the nation
On Monday, Mississippi Speaker of the House Philip Gunn (R) spoke at a Stennis Capitol Press Luncheon about his time in the Legislature. He opened his remarks by referencing a poll conducted by Magnolia Tribune regarding the top priorities for Republican leadership in the state.
Clark Beverage Group announces $100 million expansion in Madison County
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) and Governor Tate Reeves announced on Monday that the Clark Beverage Group, a leading distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like Coca-Cola, will add 30 new jobs with a $100 million expansion in Madison County.
Number of at-risk rural hospitals falls by 29 percent in six month span
In October of 2022, the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform (CHQPR) published a report indicating 38 rural hospitals in Mississippi were at risk of closure. The data was parroted by the Becker Hospital Review, and eventually, offered in testimony to the Mississippi Senate by State Health Officer Dr. Daniel Edney.
Should Entergy's customers pay more for less?
Entergy Mississippi is an electric utility. It has a legal monopoly in 45 counties with almost 400,000 residential customers (households). It is regulated by the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC). The PSC has allowed Entergy to increase rates for these customers 32% over the last three years. Why? Should customers pay even more for less? Entergy has some old and inefficient generating plants. They are expensive to operate and maintain. So, their electricity is expensive.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Review is Necessary
In this May 4, 2020, file photo, Mississippi State Auditor Shad White speaks during a news conference in Jackson, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File - Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.) Recently, my office instructed Mississippi universities to report how much they are spending on so-called “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) programs. That was enough to send liberal columnist Bill Crawford into a tailspin.
Opinion: Medicaid expansion harms
Load articles Opinion: Medicaid expansion harms Rural hospitals in Mississippi are in crisis, we are told. Unless they receive more money, many may close, apparently. There’s an easy answer, according to those that want to expand Medicaid. Rural hospitals, they claim, are losing money because of the costs of caring for all those without health insurance. If only we would expand Medicaid, they suggest, rural hospitals would be secure.
Gluckstadt to build police department and municipal court building
Load articles Gluckstadt to build police department and municipal court building The City of Gluckstadt will break ground on the land for its police department and municipal court after the new year. The city has obtained two acres of land for a building to house the two departments that are currently run out of City Hall. The parcel of land was obtained from developer Anthony Morrison, who is of no relation to the mayor and has been developing many retail and restaurant sites in the new city.
Citizen video shows confrontation with trooper, probe launched
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Bible Verse for July 14
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Stay focused on God
Load articles Stay focused on God Many of us are familiar with the words of the old hymn, “I woke up this morning with my mind stayed on Jesus.” What a wonderful thought for the day! It’s such a blessing to start each and every day focused on Jesus. It’s a gift from God, one not to be taken lightly.
Obituaries for Tuesday, June 21
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'A dear friend': Syrian carves model of Cologne cathedral
AP Load articles COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — When Syrian refugee Fadel Alkhudr arrived in Germany in 2015, the first thing he saw when he stepped out of the train in Cologne was the city's majestic cathedral. Alkhudr, 42, became so fascinated by the famous Gothic landmark on the Rhine river with its twin spires and elaborate ornaments that he spent hours looking at it. He took photos of it, drew sketches, and eventually started carving a wooden replica.
Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors
AP Load articles The U.S. nuclear industry is generating less electricity as reactors retire, but now plant operators are hoping to nearly double their output over the next three decades, according to the industry's trade association. The massive scaling-up envisioned by the utilities hangs on the functionality of a new type of nuclear reactor that’s far smaller than traditional reactors.
Away from war, Syrians find their rhythm in ballroom dancing
AP Load articles DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — One, two, three, stop. Five, six, seven, stop: A group of young Syrian men and women step, sway and twirl to the backdrop of salsa music, dancing their worries away. For an hour a week in a Damascus studio, their instructor Adnan Mohammed, 42, teaches a class the basics of Latin dancing, helping his students forget the troubles of war — if even briefly. “They come out a different person," Mohammed says.
Overlay project to begin on rural county highway
Overlay project to begin on rural county highway Thanks to a state contract, an extensive overlay project will begin on a rural Yazoo County highway this month. The Mississippi Department of Transportation awarded a $2.1 million contract for a 12-mile overlay of Highway 433 from Highway 3 to Highway 49. The contract was awarded to Dickerson and Bowen Inc. MDOT District Engineer Earl Glenn said the project is slated to begin early this month and is scheduled to be completed by the spring of 2022.
Letter to the Editor: Help is available for those suffering from alcohol addiction
Letter to the Editor: Help is available for those suffering from alcohol addiction At the onset of Covid 19, alcohol sales skyrocketed across the country. In the third week of March 2020, sales of alcohol increased by 55% with online increasing by 243%. According to The National Library of Medicine, 60% of those surveyed reported an increase in daily drinking.
Governor Reeves holds Press Conference on the COVID-19 response in Mississippi
Governor Reeves holds Press Conference on the COVID-19 response in Mississippi On Thursday, August 19, 2021 Governor Tate Reeves held a press conference discussing the COVID-19 response within the state of Mississippi. The live-streamed video was shared on his Facebook page: Governor Reeves was joined by Dr. Thomas Dobbs, the State Health Officer for Mississippi, and Executive Director Stephen C. McCraney, the Executive Director for the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. ‹ Previous
Opinion: Suffering fools gladly
Our Governor said the Center for Disease Control’s recently reinstated mask guidelines are foolish. The reporter who covered his Neshoba County Fair speech noted he said this despite “rocketing numbers of COVID-19 cases in the state according to WAPT”. Did the Mississippi State Department of Health fall in line with the Governor? No. It parroted the CDC. Why? Because, you know, more cases, and The Science, and the narrative.
Oops! Reporting error grossly inflates COVID outbreak at Greenwood school
Facebook post by Greenwood Leflore Consolidated School District alerts community to reporting error on COVID-19 outbreak. Oops! Reporting error grossly inflates COVID outbreak at Greenwood school GREENWOOD -- A reporting error is making the outbreak of COVID-19 at a Delta high school look 30 times worse than it is, say school officials.
Opening Tiny Worlds of Exploration
National Science Foundation funding provides new imaging microscope for UM research OXFORD, Miss. – A powerful new imaging instrument arriving soon on the University of Mississippi campus promises to open novel worlds of research exploration.
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : August 10, 2021
Mississippi Covid-19 Update : August 10, 2021 Listed below is the daily COVID-19 update for the state of Mississippi. New cases of COVID-19: 3,488 Positive test results reported to MSDH as of 6 p.m. yesterday. Tests may have been made during the past week, and represent individuals who became ill a week ago or more. Repeated tests for the same individual are counted only once. New COVID-19 related deaths: 36 Twenty-two deaths occurred between August 2 and August 8.
Bring back those family dinners
Growing up, we always had supper as a family. Momma would cook a delicious meal, and we would sit at the table and enjoy telling each other about our day. My lifelong friend, Tami, and I were talking about family suppers not long ago. I don't think people make those a priority anymore. I know everyone is busy, but we were too. Looking back those nights were so special. I thought I'd share some recipes that would be perfect for family suppers. I hope you enjoy these.
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