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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that a heatwave next week could push heat indices above 110 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday and urged residents to prepare.
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Ripley Main Street said downtown Ripley will offer extended shopping, free live music and a fireworks show Friday evening, with food and drinks from local vendors.
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A brief advisory warned that temperatures in the Mid-South will rise this weekend and into next week and urged people who will be outdoors to carry plenty of water.
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BMCU said it is accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and set a July 1 priority deadline. The university provided online links for applications and tuition information.
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A review of state spending records shows Mississippi now spends roughly $25 million annually on government travel, vehicles and fuel, outpacing similar-sized states, the review says.
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Officials said applications for Cadet Class 71 remain open in Mississippi. Prospective applicants may visit the nearest troop to speak with a recruiter in person.
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President Donald Trump said two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela left a “devastating number of deaths,” and Venezuela’s interim president reported at least 32 dead and more than 700 injured. U.S. officials said they were mobilizing assistance.
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President Donald Trump officially launched the Great American State Fair on the National Mall Wednesday, emphasizing patriotic themes during his speech.
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Stuart Adams lost his GOP primary after support for a proposed massive data center in Box Elder County sparked voter backlash, election results and local reports said.
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The Senate narrowly voted against a resolution to rebuke the Trump administration over its military actions in Iran, citing concerns about jeopardizing negotiations.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela Wednesday evening, with video on social media showing players and fans rushing from a baseball stadium, the U.S. Geological Survey said. Authorities reported structural damage in Caracas and warned of aftershocks as assessments continued.
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In a late-night vote, the Senate rejected a Democratic effort to limit President Trump’s authority over Iran, marking a significant shift ahead of ongoing negotiations with Tehran.
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested in Florida on charges related to kidnapping and armed robbery, authorities announced Wednesday night. Arnold turned himself in after a police investigation.
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Group standings show the United States has clinched first place and a spot in the round of 32. U.S. players said they will still play to win when they face Turkey on Thursday.
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Philip Moran and his son, Alan Moran, received lengthy prison sentences after being convicted of conspiracy and bribery related to efforts to drop stalking charges against Alan Moran.
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Brian Hadad highlights four standout receivers from Mississippi State history, discussing their impact from the early 1980s onward.
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Republican Attorney General Lynn Fitch did not announce plans for 2027 at the Neshoba County Fair and instead highlighted her office’s record, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann told a Neshoba County Fair crowd that lawmakers will pursue legislative, state Supreme Court and congressional redistricting after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Callais decision.
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President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Senate Republicans for allowing a war powers resolution to pass, while also canceling a scheduled signing of a separate bill, signaling ongoing tensions within the GOP.
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Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann discussed their political futures and state redistricting plans during speeches at the Neshoba County Fair.
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