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Former state Rep. Amish Shah defeated Marlene Galán-Woods in the Democratic primary for Arizona’s open 1st Congressional District, a result Decision Desk HQ reported Wednesday.
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James Woolsey, who briefly served as CIA director under President Clinton, died Wednesday at age 84 from a stroke, according to his wife.
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The U.S. Secret Service has launched more than 10,000 investigations into threats against protectees this year, marking a significant increase from previous years, officials say.
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The Indiana Fever defeated the Connecticut Sun 123-88, highlighted by Caitlin Clark’s double-double after her NBA 2K27 cover reveal. The team also set a franchise record for points in a game.
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Video released by the Stone County Sheriff’s Office shows Gavin Thor Lundgren diving headfirst into Table Rock Lake after leading deputies on a chase in the early hours of July 18.
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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection K-9 alerted officers to a suitcase from Thailand that contained about 50 pounds of meat, dozens of pounds of fruit and roughly 16 pounds of a Bengal monitor lizard, CBP said.
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Pete Golding used his SEC Media Days debut to describe changes to Ole Miss’ program, defend the school amid tampering talk and say he remains friendly with Lane Kiffin despite heightened rivalry.
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Ole Miss defensive tackle Will Echoles is being mentioned by draft analysts as a potential first‑round pick and credited his Mississippi predecessors for inspiration at SEC Media Days.
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Researchers at the University of Mississippi and the University of Southern Mississippi found common cafeteria items may contain more sodium and added sugar than allowed under U.S. Department of Agriculture standards set for fall 2027.
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Speaker Mike Johnson pushed a Republican-only $95 billion budget resolution Wednesday to fund the U.S. response to Iran and advance President Donald Trump’s priorities, despite GOP divisions and uncertain Senate support.
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Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith has been appointed to the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee following the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. She will also retain several other committee roles.
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A federal bankruptcy judge approved the donation of the 25-bed public hospital to the University of Mississippi Medical Center, clearing the way for UMMC to take over operations Aug. 1, officials said.
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A clerical error in a House appropriations bill made $15 million contingent on the wrong Senate measure, leaving much of a statewide home-strengthening program unfunded, state officials said.
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Mississippi Today received several awards, including first place for public service journalism, at the 2026 Green Eyeshade Awards, which honor journalism in the Southeast.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it is investigating an officer-involved shooting near Ruffwood Drive and Lawndale Drive and has contacted the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation. The department said the scene is active but there is no ongoing threat and no officers were injured.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says scholarships, financial aid and low tuition can make a college education more affordable than many expect. The college is urging prospective students to apply for the fall semester at NEMCC.edu.
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Forecasters say scattered clouds and warm temperatures will persist across the Mid-South, with a Heat Advisory in parts of north to central Mississippi. Tropical Storm Bertha in the Gulf is not expected to affect the region.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Wednesday that Tropical Storm Warnings and a Coastal Flood Warning are in effect for the state’s Gulf Coast as Tropical Storm Bertha moves westward through the Gulf.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to make landfall in southeast Louisiana between Wednesday afternoon and evening, July 22, 2026, and could bring a 4-foot storm surge along the coast, MEMA said.
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Six disaster service centers opened to help survivors of the May 6-7 storms and tornadoes in Mississippi, officials said. Centers offer help with FEMA applications, state and local resources and SBA disaster loans.
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