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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that heat index values could reach 114 degrees Fahrenheit, creating dangerous conditions and urging those outdoors to take frequent breaks and stay hydrated.
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An anti-crime task force in Memphis last fall drew a surge of federal agents and led to widespread immigration arrests, a report said. President Donald Trump has said he wants to replicate the effort elsewhere.
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In an era of complex legal and social challenges, Christian principles remind us that justice and mercy must guide our actions—whether in courtrooms or classrooms.
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House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries emphasized his party’s focus on affordability ahead of the midterm elections, promising action on rising costs if Democrats retake Congress.
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A new documentary features Sen. Lindsey Graham praising the war in Iran and comparing Trump and Netanyahu to historic World War II leaders.
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Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said Sunday his office completed a fourth round of layoffs since he took over on June 19. He said the reductions are intended to refocus the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
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A mass shooting at the Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival left two dead and five others injured, including a 2-year-old, police say.
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Katy Perry condemned the White House for featuring her song ‘Firework’ in a military-related TikTok video without her permission, weeks after selling her music catalog for $225 million.
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A federal magistrate ruled the BBC may examine how President Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 remarks were understood by the public but barred relitigation of the Capitol riot, court reports show.
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With just a few primary elections remaining, Democrats must flip four Republican-held seats to take control of the U.S. Senate, while Republicans are largely on defense and pickup opportunities are scarce, analysts say.
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City officials are stepping in to assist people still living at the Grand Chateau Apartments after the owner closed the complex in May 2025, WJTV reported.
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The search for Kevin Clay Adams entered its third day after deputies shifted efforts east following a Friday shooting in which authorities say he fired at officers, the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said.
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The Rare Breed Motorcycle Club and the Rare Ladies Social Club handed out supplies and offered free haircuts, meals and family activities to help local families prepare for school, WJTV reported.
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A Rankin County sheriff’s deputy was critically injured Saturday while responding to an emergency call, the sheriff’s department said. The deputy was extricated and taken to the University of Mississippi Medical Center in critical but stable condition, the department said.
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The National Weather Service warns of dangerously high temperatures across Mississippi, with heat indices reaching into the triple digits through early next week.
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A media poll released Friday at SEC Media Days showed Mississippi State received limited support from conference media. Analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said they expect the Bulldogs to overachieve this season.
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About 1,000 rustic religious gatherings are active across the U.S. this summer, Magnolia Tribune reported, drawing multi-generational attendees for preaching, fellowship and missionary calls.
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Mississippi Today reported that a single phone call by House Speaker Billy McCoy in 2005 stopped a plan to securitize future tobacco settlement payments, a move that shaped how the state later used the funds.
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Forecasters say a decaying complex of thunderstorms could bring damaging winds and periods of heavy rainfall late this evening, though confidence for the area is very low. A single strong storm this afternoon cannot be ruled out.
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Meteorologists explain dewpoint, a key factor in humidity that causes fogging on glasses. High dewpoints indicate oppressively humid conditions.
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