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The Mississippi Department of Transportation highlighted Engineer-in-Training Noah Brandon, who works in its District 2 Materials Lab and serves as a first lieutenant in the Mississippi National Guard, the agency said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation says alternating lane closures and a ban on wide loads are in effect on I-55 near Pleasant Hill Road in DeSoto County through 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, for a bridge repair and inspection.
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State Auditor Shad White said teachers should have access to their Educational Enhancement Fund classroom supply cards before returning for professional development. The Mississippi Department of Education told the auditor’s office the cards will be activated July 15, the office said.
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BMCU announced a new Teacher Assistant to Teacher Track designed to let teacher assistants earn degrees and certification online, the university said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said its MI-BEST program has eight openings for fall 2026 to help eligible students earn a high school equivalency while receiving career training. The college said participants may qualify for assistance with tuition, books and supplies.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it is investigating multiple shootings believed to be related that involve a homicide near George Avenue and Bienville Street. Officers have a heavy presence and the public has been asked to avoid the area.
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The U.S. Navy has identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards as the sailor missing after an emergency water landing of a helicopter in the Arabian Sea. The search has been suspended after over 102 hours.
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Prosecutors told a preliminary hearing in Provo that DNA from accused gunman Tyler Robinson and his former roommate Lance Twiggs was found on a towel and screwdriver tied to the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said showers and thunderstorms could bring gusty winds and heavy rain, and warned of patchy fog that may reduce visibility to a half-mile in eastern areas.
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As a building’s fallibility sparks citywide concern, we’re reminded that even in stability, there’s vulnerability—and that human stories persist beneath the rubble and headlines.
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A man was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7, 2026, the agency told The Hill. ICE said the stop was part of a targeted enforcement operation to arrest an “illegal alien,” a spokesperson told the outlet.
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Democratic candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens debated Tuesday in Michigan’s primary race, marking their first encounter since Mallory McMorrow exited the race.
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Maine Democratic Party executive director Devon Murphy-Anderson said Tuesday that Graham Platner’s campaign sought to influence who might replace him on the Democratic ticket after an accusation of sexual assault.
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Carson Benge scored on a play that featured three Kansas City errors, giving the New York Mets a 3-0 lead Tuesday night, according to game accounts.
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Egypt coach Hossam Hassan and players criticized officiating and VAR after Tuesday’s 3-2 loss to Argentina, with one player calling the match “rigged.”
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FIFA suspended two U.S. Soccer Federation officials ahead of Monday’s World Cup match, citing protocol violations, according to reports. The U.S. lost to Belgium 4-1 and was eliminated from the tournament.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said he will seek a transparent probe after the 18-year-old’s body was found on Horn Island; the sheriff’s department is asking the public for tips.
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Hosts of The Rumblings say Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar are focused on matters beyond the World Cup as U.S. elimination may cool tournament interest.
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New federal data reveals steep declines in Affordable Care Act enrollment across multiple states, with Ohio and Oklahoma experiencing drops of over 32% amid subsidy reductions.
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Jabil is investing more than $119 million to open a new production facility in Marshall County, creating approximately 2,200 jobs, officials announced Tuesday.
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