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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Eddie Brown, who joined MDOT in May 2025, set up cones and barrels to close a southbound lane of U.S. 49 near Flora so crews could perform emergency repairs.
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Trooper Brylen Edmondson graduated with Cadet Class No. 70 Friday and was pinned by his father, the Mississippi Department of Public Safety said.
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The office said law students in the Technical Assistance Division are drafting legal research memoranda to help state employees use budgets more efficiently and assist local officials with purchasing and contract questions.
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Officials said residents affected by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms must apply by today for assistance online, by phone, via the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers in several counties.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said an early summer heatwave will persist through the end of the week, with many areas seeing heat indices above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase Friday ahead of a late-week cold front that should ease the heat by early next week, the agency said.
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As primaries heat up and international tensions simmer, communities across America are facing pivotal moments that will shape their futures—and tell stories worth sharing.
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Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination Tuesday and will challenge Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in the general election, despite recent reports of a sexting scandal and allegations from ex-girlfriends.
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Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., endorsed Attorney General Alan Wilson for governor after losing the initial GOP primary Tuesday, she told supporters after polls closed.
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Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, backed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the 2nd Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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U.S. Rep. Dina Titus defeated three primary challengers Tuesday to secure the Democratic nomination for Nevada’s 1st Congressional District, according to official results.
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Marty O’Donnell, a video game composer known for ‘Halo’ and ‘Destiny,’ advances in Nevada’s Republican primary to face Democratic Rep. Susie Lee, amid a campaign focused on conservative issues and culture wars.
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Nevada state Sen. Carrie Buck won the Republican nomination for the 1st Congressional District on Tuesday and will face Democratic Rep. Dina Titus in November, according to election results.
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson will meet in a Republican runoff for South Carolina governor, and former President Donald Trump has endorsed Evette but not Wilson, the report said.
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Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democrat, will run against Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo for governor in November, the original content provided said.
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Mississippi State’s athletic year has ended, and hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said they are returning with another edition of their Twitter mailbag, The Rumblings, to carry fans through the offseason.
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Former Madison Central star Braden Montgomery made an immediate impact in his first MLB game, hitting a walk-off home run for the Chicago White Sox.
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Despite current stability, Mississippi colleges prepare for a projected decline in high school graduates and enrollment amid demographic shifts.
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Researchers found that showcasing resilient employees can motivate some workers but increase anxiety in others, depending on how similar observers feel to the person being highlighted.
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The College World Series begins Friday at Charles Schwab Field with Troy facing West Virginia and Mississippi meeting North Carolina, the Associated Press reported. Oklahoma and Texas are scheduled to play Saturday matchups against Alabama and Georgia.
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Advocates and lawmakers gathered at the Mississippi Capitol to promote access to contraception, featuring a large inflatable IUD named Freeda. The event marked the anniversary of a historic Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights.
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