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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer threatened to pull National Guard troops from Washington, D.C., if they are used for a Trump-led task force amid ongoing celebrations and controversy.
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Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens resigned Monday and pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, federal court records show, days before a scheduled bribery trial involving former Jackson officials.
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National media praise for Kamario Taylor has sparked optimism among Mississippi State supporters, writers Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said.
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Several laws approved by Mississippi lawmakers will take effect July 1, covering areas from teacher pay increases to immigration enforcement and healthcare reforms.
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The Mississippi Department of Archives and History said Monday that nine properties have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places this year, bringing the state’s total to 1,541. The agency provided descriptions of each site.
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Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy in federal court, announced his resignation and faces prison time and fines, federal prosecutors said.
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Jody Owens, the Hinds County district attorney, pleaded guilty Monday to a federal conspiracy charge amid an FBI investigation into public corruption. He plans to resign effective Wednesday.
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A Hinds County judge mandated Mississippi Medicaid to pay nearly $2.4 million to Greenwood Leflore Hospital to avoid its imminent shutdown, as the hospital faces mounting financial hardships.
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Tameshia Shelton was released Monday after a court found prosecutors failed to prove her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Her case marks the seventh exoneration in the district, a state record.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said it held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for a new Troop G facility in Starkville. The agency thanked the Mississippi Legislature, architects, contractors and its internal team and said the investment will serve employees and communities for years.
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The American Association of State Troopers launched its 13th annual ‘Best Looking Cruiser’ contest and asked Mississippians to vote for the Mississippi Highway Patrol to appear on the 2027 AAST calendar.
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Northeast said students can earn transferable credits, receive personalized support and save thousands of dollars while completing the same bachelor’s degree.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it is enrolling students in a new Aerospace Fabrication and Assembly program that begins with an introductory course July 6 and offers free training at its Corinth campus.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews finished pipe repairs earlier than expected and reopened State Route 43 between Lake Road and Justin Drive at 3:45 p.m. Monday. MDOT had temporarily closed both directions while crews worked.
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An advisory says traffic on I-55 at State Route 570 (Exit 18) will be shifted into a head-to-head pattern in the southbound lanes from 2 p.m. June 29 through July 8 for bridge work tied to a resurfacing project.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it operates 1,191 traffic cameras that stream live views of road conditions, accessible through the MDOT Traffic app and MDOTtraffic.com.
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A juvenile was shot Sunday night on North Spring Street and taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, the Tupelo Police Department said. Detectives have identified a person of interest and continue to investigate.
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The Tupelo Police Department said Officers Joe Willard and Barrett Walls graduated Friday from the North Mississippi Law Enforcement Training Center and will begin the department’s Field Training Program.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said prolonged hot and humid conditions this week will push heat indices above 105 degrees each day and that an Extreme Heat Watch remains in effect amid uncertainty about midweek showers.
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Organizers said a free family movie night featuring Robin Williams’ ‘RV’ will be held Friday, July 3, at The Cut-Off in Ripley. The event is sponsored by West Glass Company.
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