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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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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