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More than 60 JTRAN workers will strike at 4 a.m. Monday, July 14, unless a contract is reached, the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1208 said in a statement Friday, which gave 72 hours’ notice, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Hinds County officials told a federal court on July 10, 2026, that the Hinds County Detention Center continues to struggle with overcrowding, staffing and facility problems months after a federal receiver took control.
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An 18-year-old man died after a boat trip off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast. His family seeks clarity amid conflicting accounts of the incident.
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Ole Miss ace Hunter Elliott has announced he will return for his sixth season, aiming to finish his college career on a high note. The left-hander is the only projected weekend starter for the Rebels in 2027.
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Several Mississippi high school and college players were selected in the first round of the MLB Draft, marking a historic day for the state’s baseball talent.
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Two Stone County residents used their boating experience to answer calls for help and rescue people and about a dozen pets after remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding, Mississippi officials said.
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Authorities continue to investigate the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, emphasizing transparency and community unity amid national scrutiny.
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The Mississippi Bar has petitioned the state Supreme Court to immediately suspend Chokwe Antar Lumumba from practicing law following his guilty plea in a federal bribery case. Lumumba, a former Jackson mayor, faces possible disbarment.
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President Donald Trump said he would not sign the bipartisan housing bill to protest the Senate’s failure to pass a strict voter ID measure, allowing the legislation to take effect without his signature.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced the appointment of Brad McCullouch as Hinds County district attorney following the resignation of Jody Owens. McCullouch has over 20 years of legal experience.
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