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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University of Mississippi Medical Center to assume Greenwood Leflore Hospital property
The University of Mississippi Medical Center could assume ownership of Greenwood Leflore Hospital through a donated transfer that state officials say would keep the hospital open and create training opportunities for medical students and residents.
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Mississippi redistricting plans threaten Black school board representation
Mississippi leaders consider redrawing districts following a Supreme Court decision, risking minority representation on school boards and other local bodies, advocates say.
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Mississippian says court ruling, redistricting push aim to strip Black representation
Margaret Ann Niven said the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and calls by some Mississippi Republicans to redraw maps signal an effort to eliminate Black representation, she told the Voter Voices series.
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Civil Rights Veterans Rims and Judy Barber Reflect on Decades of Activism in Mississippi
Rims and Judy Barber have dedicated nearly 50 years to civil rights and social advocacy in Mississippi, working on voter registration, healthcare, and legislative reform.
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