Mississippi Department of Public Safety Celebrates Independence Day
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety wishes residents a safe Fourth of July as the nation marks its 250th birthday.
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Mississippi celebrates 250th anniversary of U.S. independence
As Americans mark the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Mississippians are urged to celebrate safely and look out for one another.
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Online post ties 250th Independence Day observance to faith
A message posted online urged Americans to give thanks for liberty and faith as the nation marks its 250th Independence Day, quoting Psalm 33:12 and using patriotic hashtags.
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Mississippi emergency agency warns of dangerous heat, offers Fourth of July safety tips
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency urged residents to take precautions for the Fourth of July weekend, warning of dangerous heat and offering fireworks, grilling, water and heat-safety advice, the agency said.
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House Democrats Avoid Questions on Supreme Court Trans Athlete Ruling
Most House Democrats declined to discuss the Supreme Court decision allowing states to ban transgender athletes from competing based on gender identity, shifting focus to broader issues.
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Swing voters express mixed views as U.S. marks 250th anniversary
Voters in the Swing Shift project described the nation’s condition with words ranging from “uncertain” and “concerned” to “excited” and “cautiously optimistic,” the project said.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden, representative says
A representative for Taylor Swift confirmed the couple were married Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York City before about 1,000 guests.
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Nearly half of Americans unsure what America 250 marks, Cato poll finds
A nationwide Cato Institute survey released Thursday found only 53% of respondents could identify the adoption of the Declaration of Independence as what the nation’s 250th anniversary commemorates.
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Trump rebukes communism at Mount Rushmore during Independence Day kickoff
President Donald Trump on Friday issued a “fierce rebuke” of communism during an Independence Day kickoff speech at Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota, as the nation marks its 250th birthday.
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Celebrities and NFL stars attend Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s wedding at Madison Square Garden
High-profile guests from the sports and entertainment worlds gathered Friday night for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden, including NFL players, coaches, and Hollywood figures.
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New app helps spectators track NASA jets and B-1 bombers during Fourth of July air show
A new app launched ahead of Washington, D.C.,’s Fourth of July air show offers real-time tracking of aircraft, including NASA jets and B-1 bombers, for spectators on the National Mall.
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Trump calls U.S. ‘most exceptional nation’ in Mount Rushmore speech
President Donald Trump declared the United States the “most exceptional nation ever to exist” and warned against communism during a speech at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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JTRAN contract talks stalled, union says
Contract negotiations between JTRAN union workers and the company that operates the transit system remained at a standstill as of July 3, 2026, union leaders told WJTV.
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Jackson murder suspect found dead in jail cell, sheriff says
Mielun Butler, 18, who was booked on a murder charge, was found unresponsive Friday morning and later died at a nearby hospital, according to Hinds County authorities.
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Mississippi anglers can fish without a license July 4
The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks said July 4 is a statewide free fishing day, allowing anglers to fish most public waters without a license. The department noted permits are still required at state fishing lakes and state park lakes.
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Magnolia Tribune says helplessness can foster faith, citing Judges and Psalms
A commentary published by Magnolia Tribune says the Israelites’ cries for help in Judges illustrate how hardship can lead to genuine faith, and it cites passages from Judges, Matthew and Psalm 121.
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Artist Laura Jones emphasizes places that matter in her watercolor work
Growing up in Laurel, Mississippi, artist Laura Jones builds her career around the idea that locations hold emotional significance. Her work features scenes from churches to gardens, capturing memories and meaningful spaces.
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5th U.S. Circuit says ICE must provide bond hearings within 90 days
A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 Thursday that continued detention without a bond hearing beyond 90 days would violate due process, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.
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Itta Bena, Mississippi, Reflects 250 Years of America’s Complex History
A small Mississippi Delta town illustrates the evolving American story, from antebellum plantations to a Black university and a symbol of hope and progress.
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Survivors of slain civil rights activists say court rulings have eroded Voting Rights Act
Family members of people killed during the voting rights struggle say recent Supreme Court decisions and state actions have rolled back protections enacted after their loved ones’ deaths.
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