BMCU Offers RN-to-BSN Track Aimed at Working Nurses
BMCU says its RN-to-BSN track is designed for working nurses looking to advance careers, expand opportunities and lead with confidence. The school provided application and tuition links.
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Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Five Mississippi Counties
President Donald Trump approved a major disaster declaration for five Mississippi counties after severe storms May 6-7, the governor’s office said. The storms produced seven tornadoes, injured 26 people and damaged 425 homes.
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Miss. public safety offices to close July 3 for Independence Day
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety announced that its offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Friday, July 3, 2026, for Independence Day and will reopen Monday, July 6.
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National Weather Service in Memphis issues heat and storm action plan
The National Weather Service in Memphis urged residents to hydrate and avoid leaving children or pets in cars from noon to 8 p.m., and to prepare for storms from 2 to 9 p.m.
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Acting U.S. attorney general says Newsom’s claims not ‘grounded in fact’
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday dismissed Gov. Gavin Newsom’s assertion that the Justice Department is politically targeting him at the direction of President Donald Trump, saying the claim is “not grounded in fact,” Blanche said.
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DeSantis seeks to use new Florida law to designate 90-plus groups as terrorists
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced plans to use a newly enacted law to label more than 90 organizations, including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa, as terrorist groups pending approval by the Florida Cabinet.
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Sen. Kelly endorses Nancy Lacore in South Carolina House race
Sen. Mark Kelly on Wednesday endorsed Democrat Nancy Lacore, a former three-star admiral and ex-chief of the Navy Reserve, her campaign said. Lacore is running for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, her campaign said.
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German FIFA World Cup fan invited to White House by U.S. envoy
A viral FIFA World Cup fan who deleted his social media account after Germany’s loss received a public invitation to the White House from a U.S. official.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani to commemorate U.S. 250th anniversary with speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is scheduled to deliver a speech Friday honoring the 250th anniversary of American independence, accompanied by recently naturalized citizens.
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U.S. beats Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0 to reach World Cup Round of 16
The U.S. men’s national team advanced to the World Cup Round of 16 with a 2-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina in Santa Clara, but a controversial red card will sideline striker Folarin Balogun for the next match, Fox News reported.
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Two arrested at South Windsor Costco after alleged fraudulent credit card scheme
South Windsor police said two people were arrested Sunday after allegedly trying to use fraudulent credit cards at a Costco self-checkout and found with dozens of stolen financial documents.
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Virginia officer charged with malicious wounding after off-duty assault
Vincent Baglio, 31, of Arlington, was arrested on a malicious wounding charge after an alleged off-duty assault May 24, Arlington County police said. He has been placed on administrative leave pending criminal and internal reviews.
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On3 Analyst Says Kamario Taylor Had Impressive Night at Manning Passing Academy, Weighs SEC QBs
On3 analyst Wilson Alexander, speaking to Brian Hadad on T&L Extra, said he watched Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor closely at the Manning Passing Academy and offered his thoughts on how Taylor compares with other SEC signal-callers.
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Mississippi State Turns to Fluff Bothwell to Lead Run Game
Analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say Fluff Bothwell, who showed flashes last season, is being asked to lead a young Mississippi State backfield and help the Bulldogs control the run this fall.
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Second pharmacist sentenced, ordered to repay $786,972 in Medicaid fraud
Ricky Wayne Quinn was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison and ordered to repay $786,972.10 after prosecutors said he and a partner submitted fraudulent Medicare and Medicaid claims, the Mississippi attorney general’s office said.
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Mississippi opens Workforce Pell aid for short-term job training
Implementation of the Workforce Pell Grant program began July 1, allowing Mississippians to use federal Pell funds for approved short-term workforce training, Gov. Tate Reeves announced.
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Lee County auto parts plant to invest $53 million, add 28 jobs
Auto Parts Manufacturing Mississippi announced Wednesday it will invest $53 million to expand its Guntown operations and create 28 jobs, with work and hiring expected to take five years.
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Trump approves $11 million in federal aid for Mississippi tornado recovery
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the approval of an $11 million disaster aid package for Mississippi after tornadoes and severe weather struck the state in May, officials said.
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Federal judge concludes Jackson airport authority lawsuit after week-and-a-half trial
Closing arguments wrapped up Wednesday in a decade-long legal battle over Mississippi legislation that aimed to dissolve Jackson’s airport authority. A ruling is pending.
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Family lawyer says police fired into moving vehicle, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley in Senatobia
A forensic pathologist concluded the bullet that killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley entered through the vehicle’s passenger door, not the windshield. Police were not in harm’s way, the family’s attorney says.
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