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Matt O'Brien, Associated Press

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press •

July 25, 2025

Trump’s order to block ‘woke’ AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Major AI providers like Google and Microsoft have not commented on the directive. Critics argue the order forces tech companies into a culture war.

DC | Matt O'Brien, Associated Press , Ali Swenson, Associated Press •

July 23, 2025

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

The plan disclosed Wednesday focuses on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for data centers and exporting American AI around the world.

News

News | Jeremy Pittari •

February 6, 2026

House passes two medical cannabis-related bills onto Senate

News | Mike Stobbe, Associated Press •

February 6, 2026

U.S. births dropped last year, suggesting the 2024 uptick was short-lived

News | Frank Corder •

February 6, 2026

Mississippi Senators want FEMA to halt implementation of Biden-era NFIP Risk Rating system

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

February 6, 2026

Karman Space and Defense acquires Gulfport’s Seemann Composites, Material Sciences

Business | Frank Corder •

February 3, 2026

Siemens Energy investing up to $300 million in new high-voltage switchgear facility in Mississippi

Business | Frank Corder •

January 27, 2026

Nike announces layoffs in Mississippi, Tennessee

Culture

Culture | Matt Friedeman •

February 8, 2026

The definition of “Real Talent”

Culture | Susan Marquez •

February 6, 2026

Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo returns to Hattiesburg February 6-7

Culture | Alistair Begg •

February 6, 2026

Peace in the chaos

Opinion

Opinion | Grace Breazeale •

February 4, 2026

The Weight They Carry: Life as a teacher in Mississippi

Opinion | Corey DeAngelis •

February 4, 2026

Mississippi Senate betrays families

Opinion | Sid Salter •

February 4, 2026

Talented Guy Hovis orchestrated a memorable Neshoba County Fair day in 2000