Vicksburg police investigate stabbing of 19-year-old woman
Vicksburg police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in the chest, suffering a puncture to her lung. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening.
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Skeletal remains found in abandoned Jackson building, police say
Capitol Police are investigating after firefighters extinguished a small fire at an abandoned Gallatin Street building in Jackson and discovered skeletal remains, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi State Begins 2026 Preseason Activities Monday
Mississippi State will start preseason activities Monday, including an assistant coach car wash, and hold its first practice Thursday, reporters Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say.
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Skeletal remains found in abandoned Jackson building, police say
Skeletal remains were discovered Sunday in an abandoned building on Gallatin Street in Jackson, the Capitol Police Department said. Officers were called to assist firefighters after a small fire was extinguished, the department said.
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Debate Over Voting Security and Access Reignites National Conversation
The longstanding debate between election security and voter access is at the forefront of current political discourse, with some advocating for stricter voting laws to prevent fraud, and others warning of potential voter suppression.
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Warmup begins tomorrow; highs in low 90s by Tuesday, forecasters say
Forecasters said a gradual warming trend begins tomorrow, with highs reaching the low 90s as early as Tuesday. They said dry air should keep heat indices below 105 degrees Fahrenheit through at least the end of the workweek.
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Cool start, warming trend this week; showers possible near Tennessee River
Forecasters say cool, pleasant temperatures are expected today with a warming trend through the rest of the week. They say there is a 30% to 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms near the Tennessee River, with mainly rain-free conditions elsewhere.
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GoMDOT offers free hurricane coloring book to south Mississippi families
A post on GoMDOT.com for National Coloring Book Day says free copies of “My Very Own Hurricane Book” are available for parents in south Mississippi to help children learn storm preparedness. The site also offers other free hurricane resources.
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Burgum disputes DOJ on Reflecting Pool damage after charge dismissal
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said vandals — not construction issues — caused damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, disputing the Justice Department after it dismissed a felony charge against former Olympian David Hearn.
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Democrats criticize Trump administration after DOJ drops vandalism case against former Olympian
Democrats condemned the Justice Department’s decision to dismiss charges against David Hearn, arguing it shows politicization of the agency.
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Houthis deny plan to charge fees for Red Sea passage
Yemen’s Houthi-run maritime authority said Saturday it will not require commercial vessels to pay to transit the Bab el-Mandeb strait, calling its safe-passage service voluntary, the Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center said.
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Chiefs rookie Cyrus Allen exits practice after collision; tests show shin bruise
Rookie wide receiver Cyrus Allen left Kansas City’s practice after colliding with teammate Kaiir Elam. Initial tests indicated a shin bruise with no tear or broken bone, ESPN reported.
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Texas man faces charges after allegedly buying cattle with bad checks
Payton Dean Carroll, 25, is accused of purchasing 77 head of cattle with insufficient funds, totaling more than $159,000, sheriff’s officials say.
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Fox News newsletter spotlights campus disputes over parental authority, pronouns and foreign funding
A Fox News newsletter summarized a string of campus controversies, saying parents were left unaware of lessons, teachers and districts faced probes, and critics called for scrutiny of university foreign funding.
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Turnagain Arm Tidal Bore Draws Surfers, Raises Safety Questions
The tidal bore that runs up Turnagain Arm south of Anchorage can carry a surfer for an hour and can be deadly, according to local reports, prompting questions about how authorities will respond.
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Cold-case DNA points to suspect in 1993 Minneapolis killing
Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment in 1993. Investigators say a 2015 cold-case review and a public DNA database later pointed to a suspect.
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Vicksburg police investigate attempted robbery at Mission Mart
Vicksburg police are investigating an attempted robbery at Mission Mart on Mission 66 that occurred around 11 p.m. July 31, 2026, authorities told WJTV.
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One killed in crash on Mississippi Highway 42, MHP says
One person died in a crash on Mississippi Highway 42 in Jefferson Davis County just before 8 a.m. on July 30, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
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Former Jackson State player Levi Wyatt Jr. dies in crash
Levi Wyatt Jr., a former Jackson State University football player, died in a crash in Jackson on July 31, Hinds County Coroner Jeramiah Howard said.
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Big Ten, SEC support college sports bill, boosting Senate prospects
The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences announced support for a bipartisan bill regulating college sports, raising its chances of passage before the summer recess.
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