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Allred projected to win Democratic runoff in Texas’ 33rd District
Decision Desk HQ projected former Rep. Colin Allred to defeat Rep. Julie Johnson in the Democratic primary runoff for Texas’ newly drawn 33rd Congressional District.
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Paxton-backed French projected to oust incumbent in Texas Railroad Commission GOP runoff
Bo French was projected to defeat incumbent Jim Wright in the Republican runoff for Texas Railroad Commission, Decision Desk HQ reported.
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Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas GOP runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton easily won the Republican primary runoff, defeating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, in a contest seen as a rebuke of establishment figures.
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Trump-backed Air Force veteran Carlos de la Cruz wins GOP runoff in Texas district
Carlos de la Cruz, an Air Force veteran and brother of Rep. Monica de la Cruz, is projected to win the GOP runoff in Texas’ newly redrawn 35th Congressional District, defeating longtime state lawmaker John Lujan.
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Former NFL linebacker Colin Allred poised for Congress comeback after Texas runoff win
Colin Allred, a former NFL linebacker and ex-congressman, is set to return to Congress after winning a runoff election in Texas. He defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a closely contested race.
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Thunder push Spurs to brink with Game 5 win as Wembanyama struggles
Oklahoma City takes a 3-2 series lead behind a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Victor Wembanyama posts a series-low 20 points in Spurs’ loss.
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Samantha Ricketts Returns to Thunder & Lightning After Mississippi State’s WCWS Run
Coach Samantha Ricketts kept a promise to return to Thunder & Lightning after Mississippi State advanced to the Women’s College World Series, the program said.
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Mississippi State Softball Makes Historic Wins Ahead of Women’s College World Series
Mississippi State softball has achieved three historic victories in recent weeks, fueling anticipation for its first appearance in the Women’s College World Series. Experts weigh in on how these wins rank in school history.
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Researchers say new method may detect disease before symptoms
Researchers at the University of Mississippi and University of California, San Diego say a new method can reveal protein shapes and interactions that may provide earlier markers for diseases such as Type 1 diabetes and chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
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Gipson Launches Campaign for Mississippi Governor, Citing Disconnect Between Officials and Voters
Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson announced his bid for governor, emphasizing the need to reconnect state officials with Mississippi’s working people. He launched his campaign in June 2025, building grassroots support across the state.
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MDOT to Assess Roads Repeatedly Damaged by Flooding and Disasters
The Mississippi Department of Transportation will evaluate vulnerable roads statewide under a federal program to improve resilience against natural disasters.
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Transgender graduate speaks at D’Iberville High amid school controversies
A transgender student addressed his graduation crowd after being misnamed and excluded in school yearbook photos, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ students at D’Iberville High School.
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South Carolina Senate rejects Trump-backed plan to redraw districts before midterms
South Carolina senators blocked a Republican effort to cancel upcoming primaries and redraw congressional districts, as early voting began Tuesday amid broader legal challenges to redistricting efforts nationwide.
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Navy training jet crashes in Mississippi, two pilots eject safely
A U.S. Navy T-45C Goshawk crashed Tuesday in Noxubee County, prompting an investigation. Both pilots ejected and are being evaluated.
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Wet Pattern to Persist Across Mid-South Through Weekend
Forecasters say daily showers and a few thunderstorms are likely across the Mid-South into the weekend, with most areas seeing up to 1 inch of rain and localized amounts of 1 to 2 inches possible.
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MDOT director names next highway capacity projects
Mississippi Department of Transportation Executive Director Brad White told SuperTalk Mississippi that the next capacity projects include Interstate 55 in Madison and DeSoto counties and State Route 25 in Rankin County.
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S. Lamar Boulevard bridge in Oxford closed through Sept. 15, MDOT says
The S. Lamar Boulevard bridge over State Route 6 in Oxford, Mississippi, is closed for repairs through Saturday, Sept. 15, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said. MDOT said signage will guide drivers and warned motorists to slow down and watch for roadside crews.
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Juvenile Arrested After Splat-Gun Projectiles Strike 2 at Tupelo Mall
Tupelo police said a juvenile was charged with two counts of simple assault and disturbance of a business after two people were hit by splat-gun projectiles May 21 at The Mall at Barnes Crossing.
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Mississippi Partnership promotes WIOA Youth Gateway program
The Mississippi Partnership is promoting its WIOA Youth Gateway program to help people seeking new career directions, the organization said. Contact information and disability accommodations were included in a news release.
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