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Growing up in Laurel, Mississippi, artist Laura Jones builds her career around the idea that locations hold emotional significance. Her work features scenes from churches to gardens, capturing memories and meaningful spaces.
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A three-judge panel ruled 2-1 Thursday that continued detention without a bond hearing beyond 90 days would violate due process, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.
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A small Mississippi Delta town illustrates the evolving American story, from antebellum plantations to a Black university and a symbol of hope and progress.
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Family members of people killed during the voting rights struggle say recent Supreme Court decisions and state actions have rolled back protections enacted after their loved ones’ deaths.
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The Mississippi Access and Visitation program said it is offering an online program to help fathers focus on presence rather than perfection. Interested participants can email mavp@mdhs.ms.gov to get started.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said its Star-Spangled Sign campaign entered its third day with messages urging drivers to slow down during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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America250 Mississippi reminded residents to watch for pedestrians, keep fireworks off roadways and arrange sober rides ahead of Independence Day events in a social media post.
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Organizers of The Cut-off said they postponed tonight’s outdoor movie because of rain and soggy ground. They said a new date will be announced soon and wished the public a safe Fourth of July weekend.
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Construction progress continues at BMCU’s Center for Grace & Healing, with work on masonry, interior finishes, and building systems underway this week.
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The Mississippi Highway Patrol said its Independence Day holiday travel period begins tonight at midnight and runs through midnight Sunday, urging motorists to buckle up, drive sober and stay alert.
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Forecasters say a marginal risk for severe storms is possible near the Tennessee River this afternoon and evening, with damaging winds the main threat. Heat indices are expected to exceed 105 degrees.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety marked America’s 250th birthday with patriotic celebrations and well-wishes for a safe Fourth of July weekend.
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A federal judge temporarily barred Philadelphia from enforcing a law that limited federal officers’ use of masks, concealed IDs, and unmarked vehicles. The ruling cites federal supremacy and constitutional concerns.
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A federal appeals court has ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot detain immigrants for more than 90 days without offering a chance for bond. The decision could impact thousands detained across several states.
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Former special counsel Jack Smith warned the United States faces an “attack on the rule of law” under President Donald Trump and said the Justice Department “can’t do its job” because judges distrust prosecutors.
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The agency said its offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. Clients can use the Common Web Portal to check notices, upload documents and apply for services; regular operations resume Monday, July 6.
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With most of the NBA’s top free agents now signed, summer’s attention shifts from player pickups to the quieter — but no less consequential — business of building a staff. The Spurs’ reported hire of Billy Donovan as Mitch Johnson’s lead assistant is a reminder.
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Organizers said entry to the National Mall for a record-breaking Fourth of July fireworks show has been delayed as Washington braces for extreme heat. President Donald Trump said he still plans to deliver a lengthy speech at the event despite forecasts of 107-degree temperatures.
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Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said he will confront congressional candidate Melat Kiros after she refused to condemn a 2025 firebomb attack on Jewish activists in Boulder as antisemitic.
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Progressive candidates backed by Democratic Socialists achieved significant victories in New York and Colorado, signaling a shift in the party’s ideological landscape.
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