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President Donald Trump said Saturday that authorities have arrested several people for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He linked the arrests to ongoing water quality and maintenance issues.
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A federal judge ruled Friday that the Justice Department can release audio recordings and transcripts of former President Joe Biden to the Heritage Foundation but paused the disclosure for three weeks to let an appeals court review Biden’s challenge, the ruling said.
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Leaders from Africa and the Caribbean adopted a reparations plan demanding payments, debt cancellation, and formal apologies from nations benefiting from the transatlantic slave trade, with plans to present it at the UN.
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ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologized for past criticism of the New York Knicks during a live podcast at Madison Square Garden, following the team’s first NBA championship in more than 50 years.
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Bryce Harper completed the cycle and Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs to lead the Phillies over the Mets in a blowout win Saturday.
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A public records request identified Senatobia police Sgt. Hunter Foster as one of the officers present at the June 14 police shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Pearl police say a man was taken into custody after a vehicle crash on Greenfield Road and a subsequent search of a nearby wooded area late June 19.
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An 18-wheeler overturned on Interstate 20 early June 20, and the driver was taken to Merit Health with unknown injuries, the Mississippi Highway Patrol said.
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Flooding persisted across parts of Mississippi on Saturday, leaving much of the state under an Elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency and WJTV said.
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The Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office says Rakem Townsend and Camelo Hedrick were charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick, and their father, Vernard Townsend, faces related charges.
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Area Development magazine honored Mississippi with a Gold Shovel Award for 2025 economic development, and named a $210 million Amazon facility in Marshall County a Non-Manufacturing Project of the Year.
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The U.S. men’s soccer team secured a spot in the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Australia, despite missing injured star Christian Pulisic.
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recommends deepening the Port of Gulfport from 36 to 46 feet, a move that could enhance its competitiveness and economic impact.
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Forecasters say the Mid-South will see daily showers and thunderstorms this week, with most areas expected to receive between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain through Friday.
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Authorities warn that speeding is dangerous and can lead to tickets, urging drivers to slow down and prioritize safety on the road.
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The Madison County Board of Supervisors will host a come-and-go public hearing June 30 on a proposed widening of Weisenberger Road, the board said. Comment forms will be accepted through July 15.
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The Old National Guard Armory at the Mississippi State Fairgrounds will open Saturday to accept donations for those affected by Tropical Storm Arthur, officials said.
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The MLK Dream Team said it will host its first Juneteenth celebration at Ripley Main Street and is selling T-shirts with pre-orders due at the beginning of June.
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State officials declared a state of emergency after Tropical Storm Arthur brought continuous heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding that damaged homes, businesses and public property in at least 10 counties, officials said.
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An alert says most of Mississippi is under an elevated (Level 2) flash flood threat through this afternoon, with 1 to 3 inches of rain possible and locally higher amounts on already saturated soils.
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