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The Mississippi Supreme Court declined 6-1 Thursday to disturb a Court of Appeals order for a new trial for Tameshia Shelton, who has been serving a life sentence on a murder conviction.
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An office told a House select committee that recommendations from its Project Momentum audit could yield up to $150 million in savings for Mississippi if procurement is reformed.
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Organizers said Disaster Preparedness Day will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Lowe’s store at 1490 MS-15 in Laurel to offer information on storm and emergency planning.
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On Episode 402 of the TigerTalk podcast, NEMCC President Dr. Ricky G. Ford discussed how higher education is adapting to a rapidly changing world and preparing students for the digital age, and said the episode also includes updates from across Tiger Nation.
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Dr. Justin Treloar, division head for languages at Northeast, has received the Northeast Way Award for his dedication to students and colleagues.
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State Rep. Price Wallace, a longtime advocate for transportation in Mississippi, has died at age 47, according to reports.
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MDOT said it is offering free hurricane-preparedness resources and urged residents to know evacuation routes, assemble emergency kits and plan ahead.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program credited state and college leaders for helping create opportunities for students at its 2026 graduation, the program said.
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A rare albino buffalo with a blond tuft of hair that many say resembles Donald Trump was transferred to Bangladesh’s national zoo after a viral video, drawing large crowds and sparking debate over its nickname, The Associated Press reported.
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The National Weather Service’s Memphis Weather Forecast Office says the new graphs let users view temperature and precipitation for individual months or the past 30 days and include interactive data readouts.
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Jill Biden responded to criticism from a Democrat who served in the Biden administration, calling for a direct conversation about her new memoir.
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The Pentagon identified Sgt. Devin A. Seibel, 26, of Robinson, Texas, as the U.S. soldier who died May 31 at Erbil Airbase in a training-related incident, a Pentagon statement said.
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Several Democratic lawmakers demanded answers after a report said a White House official intervened to secure a $620 million Pentagon loan for a company linked to Donald Trump Jr.
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Jalen Brunson overcame a knee scare to lead the Knicks to a 105-95 victory over the Spurs, giving New York a 1-0 series lead in the NBA Finals.
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A fan ran onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals while trying to take a selfie with Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama, and the New York Knicks went on to beat San Antonio 105-95, Fox News reported.
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he plans to nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Justice Department, according to a video posted by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino.
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The House approved a war powers resolution directing President Donald Trump to end U.S. hostilities with Iran, a move Democrats called a rare bipartisan rebuke but largely symbolic.
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Mississippi State Rep. Price Wallace, a former poultry farmer and advocate for voting rights, has died at age 64, according to House Speaker Jason White.
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Sports analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say Mississippi State has factors working in its favor ahead of this weekend’s Super Regional despite a 4-0 mark against the Georgia Bulldogs.
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The Trump administration announced plans to impose double-digit tariffs on products from 16 major trading partners, citing failure to prevent forced labor. Dozens of other nations face higher import taxes as part of the effort.
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