Virtual volunteer program seeks college applicants for 2026-27
College students were invited to apply to a virtual volunteer program for the 2026-27 school year, an announcement said. Applications are due July 20.
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Heat advisory in effect Saturday for western Mid-South
A Heat Advisory is in effect Saturday for western portions of the Mid-South, with heat index values expected between 105 and 108 degrees Fahrenheit, the advisory said.
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North wall of Center for Grace and Healing fully bricked, BMCU says
BMCU said the milestone brings the project closer to opening a facility to train future healthcare professionals and thanked supporters.
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Tennessee woman arrested after allegedly trying to drown child in backyard pool
Mikaylee Rae Beirne, 31, of Johnson City was charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect after deputies say she forced a child underwater in a backyard pool on July 15, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said.
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CBS: Iranian strikes in Jordan injure several U.S. service members
CBS News reported Friday that Iranian attacks on at least two military bases in Jordan this week injured several U.S. service members. The extent and timing of the injuries were unclear, and both the U.S. and Jordan reported no fatalities.
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Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run
Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was charged Friday with a misdemeanor hit-and-run after authorities say he left the scene of a crash involving an unoccupied parked car.
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race
David Crowley plans to re-enter the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez dropped out amid a campaign finance scandal.
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Tom Brady dunks Rob Gronkowski into Raising Cane’s sauce at Fanatics Fest, owner says
Tom Brady hit a target that sent Rob Gronkowski into a dunk tank filled with Raising Cane’s sauce Thursday at Fanatics Fest in New York, Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves told Fox News Digital.
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Appeals court rules New Jersey’s AR-15 ban unconstitutional in landmark Second Amendment case
A federal appeals court struck down New Jersey’s ban on semiautomatic rifles and large-capacity magazines, citing Second Amendment protections. The ruling is seen as a major victory for gun rights advocates.
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Caitlin Clark makes WNBA history with 45 points, 10 assists in Fever win
Caitlin Clark became the first WNBA player with at least 40 points and 10 assists, scoring 45 in Indiana’s 110-107 victory over Seattle on Friday amid an ongoing controversy over her treatment.
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Ex-wife says ICE agent called her after Biddeford fatal shooting
Ashley Brouillette identified her ex-husband, David Brouillette, as the officer who fatally shot Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, saying she learned of his role when he called her Wednesday.
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Siemens Energy breaks ground on $300 million facility in Rankin County
Siemens Energy said it has begun construction on a $300 million manufacturing campus in Rankin County that the company expects will create 300 advanced manufacturing jobs and produce high-voltage switchgear.
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Mississippi seeks federal aid for 8 counties hit by Tropical Storm Arthur
Gov. Tate Reeves requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump for eight counties after Tropical Storm Arthur caused widespread flooding and property damage in June, state officials said.
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SWAC reaches media rights deal with ESPN through 2030-31
The Southwestern Athletic Conference said it has reached a multi-year agreement keeping its football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons. The deal also extends participation in the MEAC/SWAC kickoff and Celebration Bowl through 2032.
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Study: Mississippi athletes more likely to reach professional ranks
A study by The Sports Geek found Mississippi athletes have higher odds than other states of being added to rosters in the NFL, NBA, MLB or MLS, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Mississippi teachers raise concerns over new digital classroom supply platform
Teachers across Mississippi are voicing frustrations over the state’s new digital system for accessing Education Enhancement Fund dollars, citing technical issues and limited vendor options.
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Nora Miller retires as president of Mississippi University for Women, cites funding fight and name-change fallout
Nora Miller retired June 30 after nearly eight years leading Mississippi University for Women, telling Mississippi Today her successor will inherit funding pressures, a shifting higher-education landscape and the aftermath of a failed 2024 name change.
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Mississippi confirms five cyclospora cases, makes illness reportable amid national surge
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed five cases of cyclosporiasis Friday and temporarily made the illness reportable as officials investigate a nationwide increase in infections, state epidemiologist Renia Dotson said.
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Mississippi officer involved in fatal 1-year-old shooting previously accused of exaggerating threat
A Senatobia police officer involved in the June shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley was previously accused of inflating a threat during a 2019 parking lot incident, records show.
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I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 south to close overnight in Madison County
The I-55 northbound ramp to I-220 South (Exit 104) will be closed from midnight to 4 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, for permanent striping work, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.
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