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Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after storms on May 6-7 that produced seven tornadoes and injured 26 people, WJTV reported.
The highly anticipated Burnside Music Fest 2026 just got a major upgrade with the launch of its official website, giving
The NFL’s 2026 schedule release is more than a calendar — it’s a first draft of narratives, fantasy targets and TV theatre. From Broncos‑Chiefs opening Monday Night to a Week 17 NFC showdown on Sunday Night, the games we’ll talk about all summer are already set.
The World Health Organization’s top official expressed concern over the swift outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in Congo, with reports of at least 134 suspected deaths and more than 500 cases.
In July, Mark Hall, of Ripley, was charged with nine counts of simple assault after a video surfaced of him
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Allen “Fred” Johnston tests concrete at the Mississippi Department of Transportation’s District 3 materials lab in Yazoo City to ensure samples meet specifications, the department said. MDOT said his work helps keep the state’s highways safe and durable.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said entrance and exit ramps at I-59 Exit 67A in Hattiesburg will close intermittently beginning 8 a.m. May 20 for joint sealing tied to an interstate resurfacing project. Closures will occur one at a time in two- to six-hour intervals.
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The Emergency Retention Fund provided short-term aid that allowed a student to remain enrolled after she lost federal assistance at 18, program officials said.
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NEMCC Adult Education said Haley Hollimon returned to finish a high school equivalency she paused at 19 and is now pursuing a career in nursing.
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A total of 450 students at Northeast earned a spot on the Spring 2026 Vice President’s List for maintaining high academic standards.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says golfer Olof Behle met Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff before a Cubs-Brewers game while competing at the NJCAA National Golf Tournament.
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Sixth graders at Booneville Middle School marked the completion of the D.A.R.E. program with a ceremony and celebration, including certificates and a skating party.
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Authorities in Mississippi confiscated nearly 460 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine during a routine inspection on Interstate 22. One suspect was arrested, officials said.
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The World Health Organization’s top official expressed concern over the swift outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in Congo, with reports of at least 134 suspected deaths and more than 500 cases.
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This week’s primaries — from Georgia runoffs to a Democratic governor’s win and a string of incumbent losses — arrive amid headlines about Iran and a sweeping wave of mid‑decade redistricting. Voters are left to sort global drama and local choices on the same front step.
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