BMCU center says personalized tutoring boosts student success
The BMCU Teaching and Learning Center said it provides one-on-one tutoring and study skills workshops designed to meet students where they are and support academic progress.
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Prentiss County man drowns at Pickwick on Labor Day
A trip to Pickwick Lake with friends turned tragic Monday evening when a Prentiss County man drowned after falling from
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Hunter Biden to debut meme coin $LAPTOP, Wall Street Journal reports
Hunter Biden announced Monday he will debut a meme coin traded under the ticker $LAPTOP, a reference to the controversy over his personal laptop, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Journal said he teased the launch with a video that compiled news clips.
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Worker rescued from White House scaffolding, taken to hospital
An emergency crew rescued a construction worker from scaffolding on the White House North Portico Monday and the worker was taken to a hospital, The Washington Post reported.
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Gas prices hit record Labor Day high of $4.14, AAA says
The national average for regular gasoline reached $4.14 a gallon going into the Labor Day weekend, a holiday record, AAA said. The previous Labor Day record was $3.82 in 2012, and AAA said diesel also reached its highest ever price on Friday.
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Power outage forces FSU-SMU to play without sideline communications
A power surge at Doak Campbell Stadium delayed Monday’s kickoff and led officials to resume play without helmet-to-helmet, coordinator or sideline communications, school officials said.
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Britain to Restrict Trade With West Bank Settlements, Drawing U.S. and Israeli Criticism
Britain is expected to announce trade restrictions on goods and services tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, a move set to escalate pressure on Israel and draw objections from U.S. and Israeli officials, according to reports.
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Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv hours after U.S. envoys visit for peace talks
Kyiv was struck by ballistic and cruise missiles Tuesday, days after U.S. officials visited Ukraine and Russia amid efforts to restart peace negotiations.
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Five Dead, Several Injured in Cargo Plane Crash at Miami Airport; Germany’s AfD Wins State Election
A cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport killed five people and injured others. Meanwhile, Germany’s far-right AfD party secured a victory in a key state election.
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Report: China’s flood death toll remains unclear a week after disaster
A report says Chinese authorities have released little information about the dead and missing one week after floods, a contrast to more open reporting in Nepal.
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Southern Miss’ Kobi Albert named Sun Belt defensive player of the week
Kobi Albert intercepted Alcorn State three times in Southern Miss’ 49-3 season-opening win and was named the Sun Belt Conference defensive player of the week, the conference said.
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FBI offers $25,000 reward in shooting death of Claiborne County deputy
The FBI is offering up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of Deputy Terrian Bailey, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office said Monday night.
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Mississippi State Aims to Build on Season-Opening Win in Minnesota
After a dominant victory over Louisiana-Monroe, Mississippi State seeks to demonstrate its strength in Week 2 against Minnesota, according to coaches and players.
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Magnolia Tribune links Book of Ruth to divine providence
A Magnolia Tribune commentary argues that details in the Book of Ruth illustrate God’s providential care, saying apparent coincidences are part of a larger plan.
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Monopoly game prompted Mississippi man to take family on six-month Europe trip, he says
Robert St. John told Magnolia Tribune a Beatles-themed Monopoly game and his daughter’s laugh led him to plan a six-month family trip in 2011 that covered 72 cities in 17 countries.
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Double-jaw titanium implants restore chewing for Mississippi oral cancer survivor
The University of Mississippi Medical Center performed a complex double-jaw subperiosteal implant surgery that allowed a 65-year-old oral cancer survivor to regain the ability to chew and speak, officials said.
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Ole Miss edges Louisville in wild opener; Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Jackson State dominate
Ole Miss narrowly escapes Louisville in a high-scoring thriller, while Mississippi State, Southern Miss, and Jackson State secure dominant wins in weekend college football action.
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Mississippi law changes how law enforcement handles missing persons cases
New legislation in Mississippi aims to improve responses to missing persons reports, including cases like Angela Freeman’s 30-year-old disappearance.
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SKYWARN class set for next week at Henderson City Hall
Organizers said the first SKYWARN class of the fall will begin next week at Henderson City Hall in Henderson, Tennessee, at 6 p.m. The full schedule is available on the program’s web page.
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NWS Memphis warns of highs in upper 90s to lower 100s tomorrow
The National Weather Service in Memphis says summer heat will return tomorrow with highs in the upper 90s to lower 100s and urged residents to follow heat safety tips.
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