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The Weather Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said summer heat is returning and posted probabilities of major heat-related risks. The agency says its heat-risk metric combines forecasts, climate data and CDC health factors to calculate daily danger levels.
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FEMA said Disaster Service Centers are open to help survivors of the May 6-7 storms and tornadoes with applications, local resources and SBA disaster loans. Centers operate weekdays and Saturdays in six Mississippi counties.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews completed overlays and built numerous new bridges this summer across District 2, which covers 16 counties in the northwest of the state.
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Kalshi, a trading platform, experienced increased activity during the World Cup but maintains it is not a sports betting operator, avoiding certain taxes.
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BMCU said its RN-to-BSN track is designed for working nurses seeking career advancement and leadership roles, and the school lists application and tuition details on its website.
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Pat Riley’s public hint about pursuing LeBron James, timed as Miami introduces Giannis Antetokounmpo, turns the NBA offseason into narrative theatre — and that spectacle serves the Heat whether a deal arrives or not.
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President Donald Trump declassified several documents and said in a primetime address that China penetrated U.S. voter rolls, arguing U.S. elections remain insecure. Democrats swiftly disputed the assertions.
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Democrats on Thursday sharply rebuked President Donald Trump after he again alleged widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election during an evening address.
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President Donald Trump addressed the nation Thursday night, criticizing election security and advocating for legislation amid unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud.
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ABC, NBC and CNN opted not to air President Donald Trump’s primetime address on election security live, instead carrying it on streaming platforms or covering it with analysis, the networks told Fox News Digital.
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Caitlin Clark has become a “political football” and suggested the debate around her has been driven more by politics than officiating, remarks that drew criticism from Clark supporters.
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Video shared by OutKick shows Hall of Famer Jerry Rice briefly enter the gallery after a spectator heckled him during the American Century Championship in South Lake Tahoe.
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Flood sirens rang out early Thursday in Comfort, Texas, as the Guadalupe River surged more than 30 feet in three hours, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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The Mississippi legislature approved a comprehensive youth court overhaul during a special session, sending the bill to Gov. Tate Reeves for consideration.
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Former LSU running back and current SiriusXM host Jacob Hester joined Brian Hadad on T&L Extra to discuss big-picture topics in the SEC and to offer views on Mississippi State and Kamario Taylor.
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University of Mississippi officials and state education leaders say coordinated policy changes, teacher training and community programs helped lift Mississippi’s early literacy rates, with state data showing large gains on key reading measures.
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A legislative task force in Mississippi heard concerns and benefits related to the state’s growing data center industry. Testimonies highlighted environmental, community, and economic effects.
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Mississippi lawmakers advanced a bill to overhaul the youth court system, including establishing full-time chancellors and increasing transparency, backed by nearly $30 million in funding.
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Nearly 150 middle school, high school and college musicians rehearsed in Jackson as the Mississippi Alumni All-Star Band trains students for HBCU band auditions and scholarships, Mississippi Today reported.
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The mother of an 18-year-old who was stomped to death in the Hinds County Detention Center has filed a wrongful death claim, alleging negligence by jail staff. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
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