Former Jackson State football player Levi Wyatt dies in car crash
Levi Wyatt, a former Jackson State defensive back, was killed in a car accident Friday night near Jackson, Mississippi. The 23-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Author Sarah Lewis reimagines Emmett Till’s life in new book
Sarah Lewis’s ‘If Emmett Till Lived’ combines essays and photographs to explore what Till’s life might have been had he survived his brutal lynching. The book coincides with the 85th anniversary of Till’s birth.
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Mississippi to Mandate Financial Literacy for Middle Schoolers Starting 2027
Mississippi will require middle school students to receive financial literacy instruction beginning in the 2027-28 school year, part of a broader education law enacted July 1.
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Md. Sen. Alsobrooks campaigns with Colom in Jackson, stresses health care
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks campaigned with Democratic nominee Scott Colom in Jackson on Saturday, urging voters to back him because he would protect access to affordable health care, Mississippi Today reported.
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Cold front moves southeast; satellite shows dry air filtering in
Water vapor satellite imagery shows a cold front moving southeast and dry air filtering into the region, suggesting cooler, less humid conditions even if clouds linger.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety names August employees of the month
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety named four staffers its August Employees of the Month, the agency said in a social media post. The department thanked Officer Chatmon, Tracie Davis, Jeff Nester and Patti Rooker for their service.
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Tupelo police warn ‘bomb note’ social media trend is a crime
The Tupelo Police Department said a social media trend in which people hand notes to employees claiming a bomb is inside a business is not a prank and can lead to arrest and prosecution.
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Blue Mountain Christian University honors legacy of Dr. Johnny L. Mattox
Blue Mountain Christian University said Aug. 1 that it is recognizing the five-decade career and influence of Dr. Johnny L. Mattox, an associate vice president and longtime biology professor.
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Mississippi DOT celebrates summer interns at PAVE program
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it hosted summer interns from across the state for two days of learning and collaboration through its Pursue Advance Value Excel program.
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Blue Mountain Christian University reports steady construction progress
Blue Mountain Christian University said crews have been painting, installing casework and building an ADA-accessible entry at the Center for Grace & Healing, and posted photos of the work on social media.
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U.S. Officials Say Strikes on Iran Could Resume This Weekend
U.S. officials told several outlets Friday that the United States is planning to reopen strikes against Iran as soon as this weekend. CBS News reported Israel is involved and cited plans to target Iranian energy infrastructure.
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Amazon receives $600 million in Trump tariff refunds, plans to pass some to customers
Amazon announced it received $600 million in refunds from tariffs imposed during the Trump administration and plans to return some of the savings to its customers.
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Bipartisan senators press administration to free family planning aid for women in DRC Ebola outbreak
Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, urged the Trump administration on Thursday to release family planning funding and supplies to help women affected by an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they wrote in a letter to the State Department.
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SEC and Big Ten Reach Support for ‘Protect College Sports Act’ After Intense Negotiations
The SEC and Big Ten have agreed to support the ‘Protect College Sports Act’ after lengthy talks involving Congress, the White House, and college athletics leaders, aiming for a Senate vote before the summer recess.
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NYC mayor was not called to speak at funeral for Army sergeant killed in Iran attack
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the funeral of Army Sgt. Angel Sarah Rampersad but was not given the opportunity to speak, according to reports. The service honored the fallen service member amid family wishes.
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UNC opens probe into GM Michael Lombardi; Belichick declines to elaborate
The University of North Carolina said Thursday it has opened a human resources investigation into general manager Michael Lombardi, who was placed on leave earlier this week. Coach Bill Belichick declined to discuss the matter at a news conference.
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Prosecutors seek dismissal of vandalism case against David Hearn
Prosecutors moved to dismiss charges against David Hearn, saying a “botched installation” caused the damage after a $14 million renovation. Hearn says he only touched the pool water out of curiosity.
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FIFA abandons plan to sell World Cup stakes after European backlash
FIFA said it has dropped a short-lived plan to create a commercial vehicle and sell minority stakes in the World Cup after sharp criticism and boycotts from European nations.
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Expert: Diverse shark species inhabit Mississippi waters
The waters off Mississippi are home to about nine shark species, ranging from small Atlantic sharpnoses to juvenile tiger and hammerhead sharks, Dr. Jill Hendon of the University of Southern Mississippi said.
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Former Hattiesburg attorney gets life for child sexual abuse
Brandon Brooks, 48, was sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing a child over several years. The abuse began when the victim was 9 years old.
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