Donald Trump Jr. marries Bettina Anderson in West Palm Beach
Donald Trump Jr., the son of President Donald Trump, married Bettina Anderson on Thursday in West Palm Beach, according to county marriage records.
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Rob Base, Hip-Hop Pioneer Behind ‘It Takes Two,’ Dies at 59
Rob Base, known for his hit ‘It Takes Two,’ died on May 22 after a private battle with cancer, according to a family statement. He was 59.
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Judge throws out Michael Wolff suit against Melania Trump
A federal judge dismissed Michael Wolff’s lawsuit seeking to block a threatened $1 billion defamation suit by Melania Trump, calling the case “contorted” and declining to oversee what she called an abusively presented dispute.
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Caitlin Clark returns to lead Indiana Fever past Golden State Valkyries
Caitlin Clark missed one game due to a back injury but returned to score 22 points as the Indiana Fever defeated the Golden State Valkyries. Her return eased injury concerns ahead of upcoming matches.
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One dead, 36 injured after blast at New York City shipyard, officials say
A blast at a New York City shipyard Friday killed one person and injured 36, most of them firefighters and other first responders, officials said.
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Rapper Rob Base dies at 59, team says
Rob Base, one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, died after a battle with cancer, his team announced on Instagram.
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Mississippi to send $1 million in unclaimed funds to tornado-impacted residents
Mississippi is mailing nearly $1 million in unclaimed property to residents in counties affected by recent tornadoes, according to state officials.
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Mississippi State rallies for 11-9 upset of No. 2 Oklahoma in super regional opener
Mississippi State scored nine runs over the final two innings to beat No. 2 Oklahoma 11-9 in the super regional opener, the schools reported.
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Developer asks Mississippi PSC to exempt proposed power, data and chip complex
A Ridgeland developer filed a petition seeking a declaration that a proposed 350-megawatt gas plant, AI data center and semiconductor fab are exempt from state regulation, court filings show. The petition contains no evidence of built facilities, named tenants or financing agreements, the filing says.
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Mississippi third graders’ first-attempt literacy pass rate dips slightly
Nearly 76% of third graders in Mississippi passed their reading assessment on the first try, a minor decrease from the previous year but consistent with the four-year average, according to state officials.
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Senators file bipartisan bill to expand student loans for nursing degrees
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., introduced the Nursing Is a Professional Degree Act to restore federal loan limits for post-baccalaureate nursing students after a Department of Education reclassification, they said.
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Mississippi course aims to help seniors who fail required tests graduate
The Mississippi Department of Education launched a Bridge to Career course to prepare seniors for college and careers, a teacher who piloted the program said. About 2,914 seniors — roughly 10% — leave high school without diplomas, Get 2 College reported.
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Jackson animal shelter says repeated break-ins cost as much as $18,000
The Animal Rescue Fund of Mississippi reported three break-ins within a week, saying medicines, cleaning supplies and equipment were stolen and damage was done to fencing and lighting.
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Belhaven softball advances to NCAA Division III World Series after super regional sweep
Belhaven University’s softball team secured its spot in the NCAA Division III World Series with a 10-2 win over Wisconsin-Oshkosh, marking their second trip to the national championship in three years.
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Fog Possible Overnight Across Mid-South; Visibility Could Drop to 1 Mile in East Arkansas
Recent rain, light winds and partial clearing may produce fog overnight across portions of the Mid-South, with a low to medium chance that visibility falls to 1 mile or less in east Arkansas, meteorologists said.
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More than 900 attend Mississippi public safety summit, agency says
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said more than 900 law enforcement officers, firefighters and prosecutors attended the fourth annual Public Safety Summit this week.
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Offices to close May 25; online portal available
The office announced it will be closed Monday, May 25, 2026. Clients can use the Common Web Portal to check notices, upload documents and apply for services, the office said.
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Tupelo police warn realistic toy guns can be mistaken for real firearms
The Tupelo Police Department said it has received complaints about Orby guns, gel blasters and splatter guns being used in neighborhoods and urged parents to supervise children and use the toys responsibly.
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Burnside Music Fest organizers thank MaxxSouth Broadband for support
Organizers of Burnside Music Fest thanked MaxxSouth Broadband for supporting the event, saying community backing helps sustain live music and visitors in historic downtown Ripley.
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The Clay Cat Co. to join Burnside Music Fest June 6 in Ripley
Burnside Music Fest organizers said The Clay Cat Co. will sell handmade polymer clay earrings and other jewelry at the festival in historic downtown Ripley on Saturday, June 6.
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