Cherishing Compassion in a Time of Uncertainty
Amidst troubling headlines about health, justice, and environmental challenges, our faith calls us to embody Christ’s compassion and seek divine guidance for moral clarity.
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U.S. resumes strikes on Iran after service member killed in Iraq
U.S. Central Command said Saturday it began a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET after one service member was killed in Iraq, marking the ninth consecutive night of strikes.
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Shah drops out of Maine Democratic Senate primary
Nirav Shah, the former Maine CDC director, announced Sunday that he was ending his run in the Democratic Senate primary, a day after addressing delegates in Augusta.
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Giant Eagle to cut prices on more than 300 products, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced that regional grocer Giant Eagle will reduce prices on over 300 items this summer to address affordability concerns.
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Hawks trade former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to Mavericks
After two seasons in Atlanta, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher was traded to the Dallas Mavericks in a deal that also sent Lu Dort to the Hawks, OutKick reported.
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McGregor says torn ACL and meniscus ended UFC 329 return
Conor McGregor revealed on X that he tore the ACL and meniscus in his right knee during his July 11 loss to Max Holloway, calling the diagnosis “quite shocking” and saying he expects to aim for a return by next summer.
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Jennifer Lopez says small domestic gestures are what she finds ‘sexy’
Jennifer Lopez told an audience in Taormina, Sicily, that making the bed and washing dishes are more attractive than luxury items, and discussed personal growth after her 2024 divorce.
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Man killed in Tupelo shooting; coroner identifies victim
Tupelo police say one man was shot Friday night at a Shell gas station and later died. Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green identified him as Charles Burleson II, 43.
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Man fatally shot while breaking up domestic dispute, Jackson police say
Jackson police say a 64-year-old man was found fatally shot on a front porch after intervening in a domestic dispute on July 18.
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Two injured in shooting at Hazlehurst bar
Hazlehurst Police Chief Tarrell Davis told WJTV that two people were wounded in an early morning shooting at The Platinum Bar and Grill on July 19.
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SEC Media Days Begin Monday in Tampa; Mississippi State to Take Part
SEC Media Days open Monday in Tampa, and Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone previewed Mississippi State’s presence, discussing who might attend and what reporters hope to learn about the Bulldogs.
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Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win World Cup
Ferran Torres scored in the 106th minute to lift Spain to a 1-0 extra-time victory over Argentina, giving Spain its second men’s World Cup title and denying Lionel Messi a repeat, AP reported.
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Taylor Farms expands iceberg lettuce recall to 27 states amid cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms said Friday it expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce and salad mixes shipped to 27 states, including Mississippi, after a potential link to a cyclospora outbreak.
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Essay urges Sabbath, generosity, fasting and service to revive U.S. civil religion
A Magnolia Tribune opinion piece argues that rising prosperity has eroded national reverence for God and recommends reviving Sabbath, generosity, fasting and service to the less fortunate.
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Mississippi ACA exchange enrollment drops 26% after federal subsidies end
Mississippi saw a 26.4% decline in Affordable Care Act exchange enrollment from February 2025 to February 2026, data and reporting show, reducing coverage options for low-income residents in a state that has not expanded Medicaid.
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NWS: Heatwave to Persist Through Tuesday; Delta Under Extreme Heat Warning
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that a heatwave will continue through Tuesday with heat index values above 105 degrees Fahrenheit, issuing an Extreme Heat Warning for the Delta and a Heat Advisory for the rest of the Mid-South.
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Person dies after shooting at Tupelo gas station; suspect arrested
Tupelo police say a person shot inside a vehicle at a Shell station died after being taken to a hospital, and a suspect has been taken into custody.
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Mid‑South Heat Wave to Peak Tuesday, NWS Memphis Says
The National Weather Service in Memphis warned the Mid‑South will remain in an extreme heat wave through Tuesday, with conditions expected to peak Tuesday. A Heat Advisory is in effect Sunday and more advisories or warnings are likely.
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White House Official Defends Argentina After Falklands Banner
A White House aide defended Argentina after the country’s soccer team displayed a banner asserting a claim to the Falkland Islands following a World Cup semi-final win over England, the aide said.
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U.S. launches airstrikes against Iran after attack on troops in Jordan
The U.S. military conducted airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening following an attack on U.S. bases in Jordan that killed two service members, according to Central Command.
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