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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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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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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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Northeast says its Social, Behavioral and Applied Sciences Pathway prepares students for service-oriented careers in fields such as psychology, sociology, criminal justice and social work.
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The radiology program said its Class of 2026 achieved a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the registry exam, crediting students and faculty for the result.
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Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department asked the public for help locating a suspect in a commercial burglary at The Fox’s Den on March 22.
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The National Weather Service warned Tuesday that parts of Mississippi could receive 2 to 3 inches of rain in under 3 hours, raising the risk of flash and minor river flooding.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Disaster Service Centers are open May 26 through June 10 in multiple counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.
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A cold front will bring the highest rain chances Friday, May 29, then precipitation should taper off for Saturday and Sunday, forecasters said. The outlook covers Jackson, Jonesboro, Memphis and Tupelo.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s marketing and public relations team received multiple awards at the 2026 CPRAM Awards, highlighting their creativity and teamwork.
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This Memorial Day, Americans paused to honor service members who died while serving in the U.S. military and to express gratitude for their sacrifice, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs said.
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CENTCOM said Monday that U.S. forces conducted defensive strikes in southern Iran to protect troops from threats, targeting boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites.
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Sen. Andy Kim was pepper-sprayed by ICE officers during a demonstration outside a New Jersey detention center. Videos show volunteers aiding him as he speaks to authorities.
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Former national security adviser John Bolton told CNN on Monday that negotiations to end the war in Iran were “a mistake” and said he hoped the talks would “break down.”
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Graham Platner appeared with Sen. Bernie Sanders at a Portland rally on Monday, criticizing Sen. Susan Collins and U.S. weapons spending while endorsing Sanders-style economic proposals, campaign events and remarks showed.
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Houston’s three pitchers shut out Texas to secure their fourth straight victory, marking the MLB’s first no-hitter since September 2024.
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Authorities said a dog inside a truck accidentally discharged a shotgun at a Scottsbluff gas station Saturday, sending a pellet through the vehicle and striking a woman stopped several yards away.
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CBS and Paramount backed away from efforts to limit distribution of a Michigan cable-access clip featuring Stephen Colbert. Colbert ended his run as host of “The Late Show” on Friday.
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Tim Ream said he hopes to make the U.S. men’s national team roster for the World Cup and feels pressure to perform while helping build a new generation of fans at home.
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Pearl River Community College beat Des Moines Area 2-1 on Monday to capture the program’s first NJCAA Division II softball national championship, the school said.
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