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State and local officials found more than 50 bodies in various states of decomposition at South Chicago Chapel after neighbors complained of a stench, the Cook County medical examiner and state regulators said.
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Former pitcher Collin Balester told OutKick Yan’s post-strikeout split could risk injury and rile opponents.
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President Donald Trump urged U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to reconsider the dismissal of felony vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn, sharing photos and allegations on Truth Social.
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The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience revealed its 2026-2027 Hall of Fame inductees, highlighting Mississippi’s musical legacy. The ceremony is scheduled for January 2027.
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Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced the Mississippi State Fair will carry a patriotic “Let Freedom Ring” theme to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. The fair runs Oct. 8-18 and will be headlined by Flo Rida, officials said.
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Employers unexpectedly shed 23,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, driven by Americans leaving the labor force, according to the Labor Department.
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A House select committee heard from superintendents and education leaders who said consolidation can improve services for students amid declining K-12 enrollment tied to falling birth rates.
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Lawmakers approved the Youth Court Reform Act in a special session, moving pre-petition responsibilities from judges to prosecutors and the Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services and authorizing more than $29.5 million for diversion, detention and technology.
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Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher defeated U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a Republican primary for a heavily redrawn Tennessee district, and state Sen. Brent Taylor will face Democratic state Rep. Justin Pearson in a reconfigured Memphis-area seat, the Associated Press reported.
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A nonprofit called Humans Remain publishes writing, art and journal entries from inmates on Mississippi’s death row, its co-founder said, giving them a platform to describe daily life and advocate against the death penalty.
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Woodward Hines Education Foundation pledged $800,000 to restore first-semester FAITH scholarships for about 170 former foster youth, but Mississippi’s student aid office says a $7.3 million gap could cut aid for nearly 27,000 students.
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Officials from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation described AMBER, Endangered Missing Child, Silver and Blue alert programs at a Hinds County Citizens Academy session, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said.
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Organizers said the Tippah County Fair will offer local performers, the Bearden Pro Rodeo and midway rides tonight as a family-oriented evening of tradition and community pride.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said crews made progress this week on the Center for Grace and Healing, advancing interior ceiling and lab work and beginning exterior hardscape and ADA ramp work.
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Visit Mississippi urged motorists to buckle seat belts during Elvis Week in a social media post tying the message to Elvis Presley’s Tupelo roots, the agency said.
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Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka signed the Department of Defense’s Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve, the Tupelo Police Department said, reaffirming the department’s commitment to service members.
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Residents in several Mississippi counties impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur can now apply for federal aid through FEMA. Applications are available online, by phone, and via the FEMA app.
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A 12 p.m. weather update added a marginal (level 1 of 5) risk for severe thunderstorms north of the I-40 corridor, citing damaging wind gusts and isolated large hail.
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A group said it published an Exceptions Report divided by county so taxpayers can find cases of misappropriated funds in their area from the last fiscal year.
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Forecasters say a strong upper-level high-pressure ridge will keep heat and humidity in place through most of next week. Some forecast guidance suggests a cold front could arrive late next week, but its arrival remains uncertain.
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