18-wheeler driver injured after overturning on Interstate 20 in Warren County
An 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 20 early June 20, and the driver was taken to Merit Health with unknown injuries, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
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Mississippi counties grapple with flooding, power outages
Flooding persisted across parts of Mississippi on Saturday, leaving much of the state under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and WJTV said.
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Father, two sons charged in Mississippi teen’s shooting death
The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office says Rakem Townsend and Camelo Hedrick were charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick, and their father, Vernard Townsend, faces related charges.
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Mississippi wins Gold Shovel Award for economic development
Area Development magazine honored Mississippi with a Gold Shovel Award for 2025 economic development, and named a $210 million Amazon facility in Marshall County a Non-Manufacturing Project of the Year.
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U.S. advances to World Cup knockout round with 2-0 win over Australia
The U.S. men’s soccer team secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Australia, despite missing injured star Christian Pulisic.
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Port of Gulfport deepening project gains momentum with federal report
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommends deepening the Port of Gulfport from 36 to 46 feet, a move that could enhance its competitiveness and economic impact.
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Flooding damages Forest woman’s home, leaves her uncertain future
Jennifer Wright, a resident of Forest, Mississippi, faces costly repairs after years of flooding have damaged her home. She says her disability limits her ability to restore the property.
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Three arrested in Claiborne County teen’s shooting death
Claiborne County deputies announced three arrests in the June 18 shooting death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick near the Bikini Lounge in Pattison, deputies said.
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Education Department cuts interest rates on some federal student loans
The Trump administration announced a temporary 1% interest rate reduction for certain federal student loan borrowers, aiming to ease repayment pressures amid rising defaults.
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Mississippi Board of Education invests in early childhood and literacy programs with grants
The Mississippi Board of Education approved grants to expand early childhood literacy and hire coaches, as well as support school resource officers and teacher retention efforts.
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