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The National Weather Service in Memphis issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. and warned of a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms south of Interstate 40 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said in a social media post that motorists should stay in the right lane unless passing, following Fourth of July celebrations and the conclusion of its Star-Spangled Sign event.
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Nineteen cannons recovered from the Savannah River after nearly 240 years underwater were unveiled Thursday at the Savannah History Museum as part of a new exhibit marking America’s 250th anniversary.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new $100 bill featuring President Trump’s signature, set to circulate ahead of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Paul Pelosi, 86, was involved in a hit-and-run in Napa County on Friday that left a car with “major” damage, the Napa County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement obtained by The Associated Press.
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Former President Donald Trump delivered a late-night speech celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States, emphasizing national achievements amid partisan language after weather delays.
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Kylian Mbappé converted a 67th-minute penalty to give France the decisive goal over Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16 in Philadelphia, match reports said.
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President Donald Trump said Saturday he would deliver what the White House called a “historic” address marking America’s 250th anniversary despite severe thunderstorms that swept through Washington and prompted shelter warnings, the White House and emergency officials said.
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Ocean City council members voted to rezone the site of the former Gillian’s Wonderland Pier for redevelopment into a hotel, sparking mixed community reactions and plans for legal challenges.
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President Donald Trump spoke at the Salute to America Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C., on the Fourth of July and highlighted veterans, the Artemis II crew and an early American flag, according to his remarks.
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WCBI reporters Kealy Shields and Ashleigh Bryant checked out bull-riding and pony-riding events at the Clay County Sheriff’s Rodeo, the station reported.
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As temperatures rise, pet safety advocates emphasize the importance of monitoring animals for signs of heat exhaustion and providing proper shade and hydration.
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A Louisiana man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 98 just before 10 p.m. on July 3, the Mississippi Highway Patrol told WHLT. Troopers said a 2009 Cadillac CTS was traveling south on Ward Road when the crash occurred.
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Two people were killed and seven others were injured in a shooting near the Orchard Café on Highway 24 before 1 a.m. on July 4, the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said two men died from their injuries.
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Vicksburg police say a 19-year-old was shot in the back on a front porch in a shooting described as targeted on July 4.
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A shooting near the Orchard Café on Highway 24 early Saturday left two men dead and seven others wounded, the Wilkinson County Sheriff’s Office said.
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Mauricka McKenzie, a civil engineer and president of Cornerstone Engineering, started Kickapoo Honey after a friend suggested bees. He now tends Italian honey bees and sells spring and fall honey from his Clinton property.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecasts a hypoxic zone exceeding 7,000 square miles in the Gulf this summer, highlighting ongoing concerns over nutrient pollution and efforts to reduce hypoxia.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged motorists on July 4 to buckle up and watch for pedestrians as holiday crowds and celebrations wind down, the agency said.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety wishes residents a safe Fourth of July as the nation marks its 250th birthday.
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