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A Mississippi Transportation Commission meeting turned heated Tuesday as Northern District Commissioner John Caldwell and Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White disputed federal grant details and the history of a requested traffic signal in Horn Lake.
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Mississippi leaders emphasize the need for a U.S. policy to help local timber compete against Canadian imports, citing economic impacts and historical concerns.
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Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney said the department has investigated the Aug. discovery of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune as a homicide but has not received autopsy outcomes. The case has drawn national attention and prompted calls for federal help.
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A panel of judges is reviewing efforts to tighten prescribing rules for mifepristone, a drug used in the most common abortion method, amid ongoing legal battles and debates over abortion access.
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A Lexington alderman was convicted on a harassment and stalking charge during a retrial, with the judge withholding judgment on other allegations. The case involved accusations from city employees and ongoing behavioral concerns.
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Forecasters say a marginal risk for severe storms will affect portions of the Mid-South on Thursday, with damaging winds the primary threat and only localized rainfall expected.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is accepting applications for an entry-level maintenance technician position in Panola County. Applicants must apply by Tuesday, Sept. 15, the agency said.
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A state office says agencies transferred more than $636 million to nonprofits in fiscal 2025 and has launched an online dashboard to track how the funds are used.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said 177 students were officially inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society, a recognition the school called a reflection of academic excellence and dedication.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said 177 students were inducted into its Phi Theta Kappa honor society last night, a recognition the college said reflects academic achievement.
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The Booneville Police Department received $965,852 in federal and state grants to fund law enforcement and school safety initiatives, reducing reliance on local taxpayer dollars.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis posted a 2026 temperature graph showing observed highs trending up even as the normal daily range cooled in mid-August, marking more than a month without a below-normal high.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said renovations at the Paschal Student Union Building are under way after gifts from the classes of 1969, 1975 and 1976. The university says new flooring, paint and planned custom wood beams will refresh the campus gathering space.
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The Mississippi Forestry Commission said dry conditions and the onset of peak wildfire season have led to burn bans in 13 counties. Residents should check the commission’s website for updates.
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The Mississippi Capitol Police announced it is recruiting a crime scene investigator, listed as CP–Forensic Laboratory Scientist I on the Mississippi State Personnel Board careers site. Applications are due Sept. 18, 2026.
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Officials marked the opening of a new bridge on State Route 149 near Dlo Water Park in Simpson County, amid a recent work site tragedy.
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A Georgia National Guard member deployed to Washington, D.C., as part of a task force to fight crime was arrested after allegedly drawing a firearm on a fellow Guard member during a dispute over regulation haircuts, authorities said.
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Amidst headlines of devastation and conflict, it’s the quiet stories of everyday resilience that remind us of our shared humanity.
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President Donald Trump signed executive orders Tuesday banning the sale of Canadian dairy products, motor vehicles and many alcoholic beverages in the United States, the White House said. The orders take effect Sept. 29 and were issued the same day Canada announced retaliatory tariffs, the White House said.
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North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina received 270,000 eggs as part of an antitrust settlement with three major egg producers.
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