Angel Reese’s late and-one lifts Atlanta to 108-101 win over Indiana
Angel Reese scored 21 points and hit a decisive and-one with 23 seconds left to lift the Atlanta Dream to a 108-101 victory over the Indiana Fever in Indianapolis.
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Lawyers withdraw psychiatric evidence in Luigi Mangione murder case
Mangione’s legal team said in a court filing Thursday it will not file psychiatric evidence in the 28-year-old’s state murder case, a day after his lawyers said they planned to pursue a psychiatric defense.
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Mississippi road crew member killed during storm cleanup in Franklin County
A Mississippi road crew worker died while assisting with storm cleanup efforts in Franklin County, as the state continues to deal with flooding and road closures following Tropical Storm Arthur.
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T&L Summer School: Discussion Highlights Mississippi State’s Running Back Tradition
On T&L Summer School, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone reviewed Mississippi State’s history of running backs and named two players to the T&L All Time Team, the hosts said.
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Sen. Wicker questions Iran memorandum, opposes lifting sanctions
Sen. Roger Wicker criticized a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran, saying a $300 billion reconstruction fund would amount to a major payoff and opposing any lifting of U.S. sanctions, he said Thursday.
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Mississippi to deploy AI-powered mobile cameras for traffic enforcement
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has approved a contract to use artificial intelligence cameras to monitor traffic violations across the state, aiming to improve safety and enforcement.
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Mississippi Higher Education Budget Grows 14%, Nearing $6.7 Billion
Mississippi’s public universities will see a 14% increase in funding for the upcoming fiscal year, totaling nearly $6.7 billion, with the University of Mississippi receiving the largest boost, according to the IHL Board.
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Mississippi trustees move closer to performance-based funding for universities
Trustees of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning unanimously accepted a proposal Thursday to tie part of state funding for public universities to graduation rates, retention and workforce outcomes, officials said.
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GOP senators criticize Trump agreement to end fighting in Iran
Senators including Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker voiced sharp objections to a memorandum signed by President Donald Trump that begins a 60-day negotiating clock and outlines a $300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran.
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Mississippi seeks clarity on $2,000 special education supplement
Mississippi education officials say they need clearer legislative language before disbursing an additional $2,000 supplement promised to special education teachers, even as a $2,000 across-the-board raise moves into paychecks.
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Miss. Highway Patrol opens contraflow on Highway 49 amid flooding
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it opened the southbound side of Highway 49 in Stone County to contraflow traffic after flooding near Red Creek Market. A social media post warned many south Mississippi roads were affected and urged residents to avoid travel and not drive through floodwaters.
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Shavon McWilliams returns to classroom after 30 years, earns diploma and pursues bachelor’s, college says
Thirty years after leaving high school, Shavon McWilliams returned to class to earn a high school equivalency diploma through Northeast Mississippi Community College and went on to graduate and pursue a bachelor’s degree, the college said.
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Officials urge Mississippians to identify flood risks as Arthur remnants cause flooding
Emergency officials urged residents to learn which roads are flood-prone and to monitor forecasts as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur cause flooding in parts of Mississippi.
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Mississippi officials urge caution at traffic signals amid severe weather
Mississippi officials warned on June 18, 2026, that severe weather could cause traffic signals to malfunction and urged drivers to follow specific rules at intersections. Officials advised treating flashing red lights as stop signs and intersections with no power as four-way stops.
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Mississippi DOT warns drivers to avoid flooded roadways during Tropical Storm Arthur
The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged motorists to stay off flooded roads as Tropical Storm Arthur brings heavy rain, gusty winds and flash flooding to the Gulf Coast, reporting flooding and debris in Pearl River County.
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Tupelo man charged with aggravated domestic violence
Bartolo Perez-Gomez was arrested and charged with aggravated domestic violence after an alleged assault at a Courtyard Apartments unit, the Tupelo Police Department said.
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NWS warns of flash flooding in central, southern Mississippi
The National Weather Service in Jackson, Mississippi, said flash flooding is expected in parts of the state today and urged motorists to avoid flooded roadways.
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Picayune Driver Service Bureau Office Closed for Inclement Weather
The Picayune Driver Service Bureau said its office at 917 Goodyear Boulevard in Picayune, Mississippi, is closed today because of inclement weather. The bureau apologized and urged residents to stay safe.
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2nd Chance MS seeks sponsors for Party on the Green to benefit Mississippi adult education
2nd Chance MS is asking businesses and individuals to sponsor its 2026 Party on the Green event to support Mississippi adult education, saying 100% of donations go directly to its programs.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College highlights student Kaitlynn Bass’s journey
Kaitlynn Bass began her education at Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education in August 2025 and made significant progress toward her goals, including earning an internship and planning to study psychology.
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