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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said multiple rounds of strong to severe storms are expected in the coming days, with damaging winds and heavy downpours that could cause localized flooding.
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The Justice Department announced Thursday it is investigating whether Major League Baseball engaged in religious discrimination after the league warned three players for wearing caps with Bible verses during a Pride Night game, the department said.
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Three Democratic senators wrote to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, saying the proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery could pose a national security risk because of foreign investors’ involvement.
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Morocco scored in the second minute to beat Scotland 1-0 Friday at Gillette Stadium, while thousands of Scottish supporters marched and sang in the Boston area ahead of the match.
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Swedish soccer star Zlatan Ibrahimović has expressed optimism about the U.S. men’s national team after their recent performances at the 2026 World Cup, signaling a potential shift in expectations.
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Jon Rahm, the 2021 U.S. Open champion, had a challenging day at Shinnecock Hills, culminating in a heated outburst after a missed putt. His struggles led to a disappointing score and elimination from the tournament.
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni responded to allegations made by a top diplomat, denying she begged for assistance. The dispute led to the cancellation of a U.S. visit.
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A luxury Boeing 747 reportedly gifted to former President Donald Trump by Qatar arrived at Joint Base Andrews ahead of schedule Friday, the original report said. The jet, valued at $400 million, drew controversy as one of the largest foreign gifts to the U.S. government, the report said.
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James Burrows, renowned for directing some of television’s most iconic sitcoms, has died at age 85. Though rarely recognized by name, his work shaped modern comedy on TV.
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Jennifer Wright, a resident of Forest, Mississippi, faces costly repairs after years of flooding have damaged her home. She says her disability limits her ability to restore the property.
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Claiborne County deputies announced three arrests in the June 18 shooting death of 17-year-old Dawaynemonion Hedrick near the Bikini Lounge in Pattison, deputies said.
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The Trump administration announced a temporary 1% interest rate reduction for certain federal student loan borrowers, aiming to ease repayment pressures amid rising defaults.
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The Mississippi Board of Education approved grants to expand early childhood literacy and hire coaches, as well as support school resource officers and teacher retention efforts.
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The University of Mississippi Medical Center could assume ownership of Greenwood Leflore Hospital through a donated transfer that state officials say would keep the hospital open and create training opportunities for medical students and residents.
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Mississippi leaders consider redrawing districts following a Supreme Court decision, risking minority representation on school boards and other local bodies, advocates say.
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Margaret Ann Niven said the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais and calls by some Mississippi Republicans to redraw maps signal an effort to eliminate Black representation, she told the Voter Voices series.
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Rims and Judy Barber have dedicated nearly 50 years to civil rights and social advocacy in Mississippi, working on voter registration, healthcare, and legislative reform.
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Highway 26 west of Highway 57 in Bendale is shut down in both directions following severe weather damage, according to authorities.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a slide caused by heavy rain has closed State Route 26 in both directions for at least 1.5 miles west of State Route 57.
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The City of Ripley announced a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 26, near Ripley High School to mark the nation’s 250th birthday.
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