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The Interior Department is arguing that Washington’s height restrictions do not cover federal projects, a stance that departs from about a century of precedent and could affect a panel review of a proposed arch linked to Donald Trump, experts said.
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Maine Democrats are scrambling to find a replacement candidate after Graham Platner withdrew from the Senate race amid a sexual assault allegation, just weeks before the election.
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Authorities arrested 28-year-old Nydia Hudson on four counts of felony child endangerment after a July 1 document indicated she and her children had illegal substances in their systems, the sheriff’s office said.
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Brian Hadad called his latest pick the most difficult after adding the two top cornerbacks in Mississippi State history to his all-time squad, an announcement said.
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The Mississippi State Health Department is monitoring falling vaccination rates among kindergartners, with concerns about potential measles outbreaks, officials say.
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Mississippi’s flag football team, made up of Special Olympics athletes and Ole Miss partners, earned gold at the recent USA Games in Minneapolis, marking a historic achievement for the state.
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Mississippi Treasurer David McRae responded to Congressman Bennie Thompson’s criticism of the new Trump Accounts, a government-backed savings plan for minors launched earlier this week.
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Mississippi’s total state revenue rose by 1% in FY 2026, despite declines in sales tax. Meanwhile, extreme heat continues to threaten economic productivity, and a rocket test in Mississippi results in a safe explosion incident.
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Addilyn Stephens, a 10-year-old from Pearl, Mississippi, captured the Paris Junior Golf Invitational with a dominant performance, marking her first international victory.
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Hinds County Coroner Jeremiah Howard told Mississippi Today the 18-year-old had shoe prints on his head after a video showed a man kicking his limp body in the jail.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said daily lane closures begin July 9 for an overlay project on State Routes 16 and 149 between U.S. 49 and State Route 3 and will continue through the summer. MDOT urged drivers to slow down and watch for crews and signage.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says a segment of State Route 57 was designated the Purple Heart Highway July 2 to honor Rawleigh X.L. Bradley, a World War II and Korean War veteran.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said heavy rainfall remains a concern overnight and urged residents to pass along any reports and check for flood advisories.
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A bicyclist was fatally struck early July 8 on West Chambers Drive, and police say the driver fled. The Booneville Police Department is asking the public for help.
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The Mississippi Department of Education told the state auditor in June it will release EEF funds to teachers on July 15, 2026, the auditor’s office said. Auditor Shad White says teachers should have EEF cards before professional development days.
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Forecasters say the area has been upgraded to a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5) for severe thunderstorms from 10 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday, with damaging wind gusts possible.
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BOONEVILLE, Miss. — The Booneville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash that happened early Wednesday morning. According to
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says an updated Hurricane Evacuation Guide is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese at GoMDOT.com/Hurricanes.
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BMCU said it is accepting applications for its RN-to-BSN track and that classes start soon. The program is described as flexible and designed for working nurses.
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President Donald Trump stopped in the United Kingdom on Wednesday to switch from the old Air Force One to a newer aircraft for the final stretch of his trip home from the NATO summit in Turkey.
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