New Tippah County Fair website TippahCountyFair.com launches ahead of 81st annual event
RIPLEY, Miss. — The Tippah County Fair Association has launched a new official website designed to provide residents and visitors
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Mississippi agency warns tornadoes possible as Arthur remnants move across state
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said severe storms, including tornadoes, are possible as remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur move across the state and urged residents to identify safe places and know their local National Weather Service office.
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Trump Defends Iran Deal Amid Controversy During G7 Press Conference
President Trump defended the Iran agreement and criticized media outlets during a lengthy, often rambling press conference at the G7 summit in France.
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Jet fuel falls to lowest since Iran war, but airfares likely to stay high, experts say
Industry reports show jet fuel prices have dropped to their lowest level since the start of the war with Iran, but aviation experts say consumers should not expect immediate relief at the ticket counter.
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Rainfall forecast through Saturday reduced as Arthur’s remnants shift southeast
Forecast rainfall totals through Saturday have been lowered as the remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur take a more southeasterly track, forecasters said. Northeast Mississippi could see the highest amounts, about 1.5 inches.
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Trump signs MOU with Iran that ends hostilities, The Hill reports
President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran on Wednesday that The Hill says ends the war between the two countries. The move drew heavy criticism, The Hill reported.
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Fewer Americans express pride in country ahead of 250th anniversary
A new poll shows a decline in Americans who are proud of their country as the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
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Most Americans Say Voting Rights Are Under Threat, AP-NORC Poll Finds
A new AP-NORC Center poll found that most Americans believe some civil liberties, including the right to vote, face threats; 66 percent said the right to vote is under a major or minor threat.
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San Francisco Giants eyeing trade deadline sell-off amid poor start to 2026 season
The Giants, sitting at 30-43 and far behind division leaders, are reportedly open to trading star players as their rebuild faces setbacks, sources say.
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Clemens questions MLB warning to Giants pitchers over Bible verses on Pride hats
Former pitcher Roger Clemens criticized Major League Baseball’s warning to three San Francisco Giants pitchers who wrote Bible verses on team-issued Pride Night hats, saying the league’s enforcement is inconsistent.
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Florida appeals court rules concealed-carry ban for 18- to 20-year-olds unconstitutional
A unanimous panel of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the state’s ban on concealed carry for adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, reversing a conviction and remanding the case.
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Thunder & Lightning previews Egg Bowl with Michael Borkey
The Thunder & Lightning show turned its opponent previews to the Egg Bowl in June, hosting SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey to discuss the Ole Miss Rebels and the Battle for the Golden Egg.
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Mississippi State Seeks to Reclaim Golden Egg From Ole Miss
Mississippi State is trying to end Ole Miss’ longest run of dominance in the Battle for the Golden Egg since the 1980s, a preview by Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone says.
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Gould Industries to locate in Mississippi, create 65 jobs
The Canadian maker of recycled plastics will acquire and modernize a Summit facility in a $14 million project, the Mississippi Development Authority said Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Arthur threatens Gulf Coast with dangerous flash flooding
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic cyclone of the season, formed over the Gulf and is expected to bring heavy, life-threatening rain from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said.
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Candidates emerge for open Mississippi agriculture commissioner post
With Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson running for governor in 2027, Magnolia Tribune reports several Republicans and Democrats are being mentioned as possible contenders for the open seat.
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Georgia GOP lawmakers rebuff Kemp’s push to redraw districts after Supreme Court ruling
House Speaker Jon Burns told Gov. Brian Kemp that lawmakers will not rush to redraw congressional and legislative maps during a special session, citing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling and legal uncertainty.
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Mississippi Today reporter wins nonprofit news award for opioid funds investigation
Allen Siegler of Mississippi Today received the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Community Champion Award for an investigation that found Mississippi spent under $1 million of opioid settlement money on overdose prevention.
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Family, community mourn 1-year-old fatally shot by officer at Senatobia Walmart
Family members and protesters gathered outside a Senatobia Walmart seeking video release and accountability after a law enforcement officer fired at a car June 14, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, the state Department of Public Safety said.
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Mississippi DOT highlights accountant Amber Godfrey in Worker Wednesday feature
The Mississippi Department of Transportation recognized Amber Godfrey, an accountant in its Budget Division in Jackson, for her work overseeing project funding, MDOT said. Godfrey has worked for the department for four years and previously worked in healthcare.
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