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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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Severe flooding in Forrest County has resulted in one death, with authorities warning residents of ongoing dangerous conditions. Officials are coordinating emergency response efforts.
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The NCAA announced Sunday that Mississippi State will host a regional at Dudy Noble Field, and analysts Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan assessed the Bulldogs’ chances to advance to the Super Regionals.
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The United States and Iran are negotiating a framework to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. The deal has yet to be finalized.
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Robert St. John told Magnolia Tribune he watched technology transform the National Restaurant Association show from paper tickets to artificial intelligence and brought a sold-out Southern supper to Chicago with a chef from his hometown.
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A Magnolia Tribune commentary says the Iran conflict and a recent Venezuela event could reshape global energy and politics, but achieving a lasting peace will be complex and slow.
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A new Mississippi law, effective July 1, targets youth firearm offenses by increasing penalties and transferring certain cases to adult court, aiming to curb violence involving minors and stolen guns.
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A City Council-approved agreement shows a nonprofit formed by a supporter of Mayor John Horhn will give up to $100,000 to an account controlled by the mayor to support senior police officers, a move that overlaps with benefits once proposed for the city’s police chief.
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A social media post using the hashtag #DriveSmartMS said Memorial Day is more than the start of summer and urged people to honor fallen service members by reflecting and driving responsibly.
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An official forecast says off-and-on showers and occasional thunderstorms are expected across the Mid-South on Memorial Day, with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
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Forecasters say daily thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected through the weekend, creating a medium risk of localized flash flooding across the Mid-South.
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Organizers invited the community to a Memorial Day program at the Ripley Sportsplex at 10 a.m., which will include a historical marker unveiling by the Daughters of the American Revolution and a program by the American Legion, organizers said.
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Burnside Music Fest organizers thanked North Mississippi Primary Health Care for sponsoring the festival, saying the partnership will help bring live music, tourism and energy to downtown Ripley.
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A gas explosion at a coal mine in China has killed at least 82 people and injured over 120, marking one of the deadliest recent mining disasters in the country.
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As our nation grapples with political unrest, social divisions, and moral challenges, the Christian call to love and uphold truth remains ever vital. How can faith guide us through these turbulent waters?
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Former President Donald Trump promoted Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Sunday, saying Paxton “WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!!!” in a social media post. Trump called Paxton a “GREAT Attorney General” and praised his loyalty, according to the post.
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Secret Service Director Sean Curran said Sunday his thoughts were with a bystander shot during an exchange of gunfire Saturday near the White House and praised officers’ quick response.
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