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The Nov. 3 general election ballot is finalized, forecasters warn of a heat index above 105 starting Sunday, a new Highway 2 section opens near Ripley, and Walnut coach John Meeks notches career win No. 90.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that highs could reach the upper 90s to around 100 beginning Sunday, and heat index values may top 105, prompting possible Heat Advisories.
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Multiple thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain, lightning, and gusty winds through the morning, prompting safety advisories.
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Walnut beats Holly Springs 22–14 for John Meeks’s 90th win, Ripley and Falkner fall, and BMCU’s cross-country teams finish second at Harding.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it marked National Police Woman Day by recognizing women in law enforcement and praising the contributions of its female officers.
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Rep. Don Bacon says he is contemplating a bid for the White House in 2028 as he plans to leave Congress next year.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday accused the media of a smear campaign and said Florida would provide asylum to the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial after a report revealed the juror had an alleged history of domestic violence and an active restraining order.
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North Korea fired ballistic missiles into the sea Saturday, a day after the U.S., South Korea, and Japan conducted a trilateral military exercise in response to nuclear threats.
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Betr is offering new customers two No Sweat entries worth up to $200 with no promo code required, the company said. The deal is open to adults 21 and older in 34 states.
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Major League Baseball and teams across the sports world commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with on-field tributes, community events, and moments of silence Friday.
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Dabble is offering new users a $50 bonus after a $5 qualifying entry when they enter promo code FOXNEWS, the company said. The offer is available to customers 21 and older in roughly 26 states and Washington, D.C., according to Dabble’s promotional page.
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Shane Goldmacher reported that many Republican candidates spoke this week at a midterm gathering dubbed “Trumpapalooza.” He wrote that some vulnerable candidates avoided the event because of former President Donald Trump’s unpopularity.
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Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset Friday. Many Jews mark the holiday by hearing the shofar, an animal horn blown like a trumpet, according to Jewish tradition.
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Authorities have arrested a man in connection with the death of a woman found hanging in Jackson. The case remains under investigation.
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Scores from MAIS and MHSAA games on Sept. 11, 2026, will be updated as results come in, the Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation said. Live audio streams are also available.
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Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office said Thursday that some Mississippi offices must be won by a majority vote — more than 50% — while others are decided by a plurality.
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MDOT extends contracts and increases monitoring services for debris removal after Winter Storm Fern, with work ongoing in two districts and full FEMA reimbursement expected.
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The Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning told officials it discovered a security breach on Sept. 7, but the University of Southern Mississippi says it was not notified until Sept. 10, university and IHL spokespeople told Magnolia Tribune.
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The Jackson City Council approved a $337 million budget Friday that trims nearly 20% from last year and squeezes public safety funding, officials told Mississippi Today.
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A new Ipsos poll shows that half of U.S. adults cite the September 11 attacks as the most significant event in their lifetime, overshadowing other major milestones over the past 25 years.
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