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Clarence A. Frazier Jr. was charged after authorities say he opened fire while officers served an arrest warrant, killing Deputy U.S. Marshal Drew Hanson. Federal prosecutors say Frazier faces life in prison or the death penalty if convicted.
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Horns247’s Eric Henry joined Brian Hadad on the T&L Opponent Preview podcast to preview Texas and revisit Mississippi State’s late collapse in Starkville last season as the series heads back to Austin.
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A T&L Summer School installment by Carlo Barone says two safeties earned spots on Mississippi State’s all-time team, and writer Brian Hadad was charged with narrowing the candidates.
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U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate granted more time for the defense, moving Stephen Spencer Pittman’s trial to the October 2026 term, a court order shows. Pittman is accused of setting fire to Beth Israel synagogue in Jackson and faces state and federal charges, court records show.
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The Legislature passed SB 2524 creating the Mississippi Postsecondary Attainment Council to coordinate data and efforts among colleges, businesses and state agencies, lawmakers said. Sen. Nicole Boyd urged the group to focus on credential pathways, accountability and public reporting.
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Mississippi lawmakers are working during a special session called by Gov. Tate Reeves to overhaul the state’s youth court system and address court record access issues.
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Gov. Tate Reeves said lawmakers will consider measures to create more full-time youth court judges, build state-run juvenile detention facilities and fix expired statutes tied to ongoing lawsuits.
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Teachers and school suppliers across Mississippi say a new state-mandated digital wallet and training requirement is making it harder to spend Education Enhancement Fund money, creating delays and forcing some educators to pay out of pocket.
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Lawmakers reconvened in Jackson for a special session focused on reforming the state’s youth court system amid logistical challenges due to Capitol renovations.
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MEMA said picking up one piece of litter can prevent larger problems for communities and waterways and urged residents to join First Lady Elee Reeves’ Mississippi Litter Prevention Task Force.
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Forecasters say brief tropical funnel clouds could form this afternoon across northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel, though they typically do not reach the ground.
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Forecasters warned of a Level 2 flash flood threat for much of Mississippi from noon through midnight Tuesday, with 3 to 5 inches of rain possible and locally higher amounts.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said six Disaster Service Centers will open Tuesday to help residents affected by the May 6-7 severe storms declared DR-4922.
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Disaster service centers in five Mississippi counties are open to help residents affected by severe storms May 6-7, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said. The agency provided hours and alternative ways to apply for assistance.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says its MI-BEST program has eight openings for fall 2026 to help eligible students earn a high school equivalency while training for a career.
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Gabriel Girner, 24, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday in Alcorn County, the district attorney’s office said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said school resource officers concluded a weeklong Summer D.A.R.E. Camp with field trips, activities and a medical helicopter demonstration. The department thanked community partners and parents for their support.
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The Mississippi Community College System is introducing the Jobs Promise Performance Program to prepare thousands of workers annually for in-demand careers and tie funding to results.
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Dani Bensky and other women who say they were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a bond they call a “survivor sisterhood,” NPR reported. They juggle advocacy work with everyday life and parenting.
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BMCU said it is offering an accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) track with hands-on training, experienced faculty and a Christ-centered foundation. Prospective students can apply online and view tuition details on the university website.
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