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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Burnside Music Fest to host rib and wing cook-off in Ripley on June 6
Organizers said the Burnside Music Fest will stage a rib and chicken wing cook-off on June 6 in historic downtown Ripley, featuring live music, entry fees and prizes in both categories.
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BMCU says Emergency Retention Fund provides immediate aid to students
BMCU said its Emergency Retention Fund offers immediate financial support when students face unexpected hardship, helping them continue their education.
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Mississippi to Open Disaster Service Centers May 26 After Winter Storm Fern
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says Disaster Service Centers will open May 26 through June 10 in 13 counties to help residents apply for federal aid after Winter Storm Fern.
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Panola County seeks forensic lab scientist for crime scene investigations
Panola County is hiring a Crime Scene Forensic Lab Scientist. Applications are due by May 29.
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Mississippi Department of Transportation Celebrates National Maritime Day
MDOT highlights its efforts to support Mississippi’s water transportation system on National Maritime Day, including port improvements and cargo shipping activities.
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Mississippi agency urges drivers to check MDOT app, avoid flooded roads
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency advised motorists to use the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com for real-time road conditions and warned drivers never to drive on flooded roads, the agency said.
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Man arrested in Tupelo Take 5 burglary, charged with commercial burglary
Tupelo police arrested Teivyun M. Artry, 24, of Memphis, and charged him with burglary of a commercial building in a May 17 break-in at the Take 5 on South Gloster Street, authorities said.
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Tupelo man charged after alleged check fraud at two bank branches
Samuel T. Dickson was charged with two counts of false pretense after police say he cashed and attempted to cash fraudulent checks at two BNA Bank locations in Tupelo.
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Tupelo man charged with false pretense after attempted check cashing
Tupelo police said Ronnie D. Jordan, 66, was arrested May 20 after attempting to cash a fraudulent check at a Tupelo bank and was ordered held on a $5,000 bond.
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Disaster Survivor Assistance Center relocates to Hollandale library May 22-23
The Disaster Survivor Assistance Center said it will operate at Torrey Wood Memorial Library in Hollandale, Mississippi, on May 22 and May 23, 2026, with hours unchanged.
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Mississippi faces elevated risk of flash flooding this weekend
The National Weather Service warns of potential flash flooding in parts of Mississippi this weekend, prompting safety advisories.
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Marginal severe-storm risk for parts of Mississippi, Tennessee, National Weather Service says
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms is in effect today for portions of northeast Mississippi and west Tennessee along the Tennessee River.
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Showers, a few thunderstorms expand across Mid-South during morning commute
A 6:45 a.m. weather update said showers and a few thunderstorms have spread across the Mid-South; forecasters urged commuters to allow extra travel time and carry umbrellas.
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Colbert largely eschews politics in final ‘Late Show’ on CBS
Stephen Colbert largely avoided politics and direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of “The Late Show” on CBS, repeatedly thanking his staff and viewers for support during his 11 years on the network.
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Momentum, Mayhem and the New York Appetite: What a 2-0 Knicks Lead Really Means
The Knicks’ 2-0 edge over the Cavaliers arrived with a dramatic jolt and a surge of expectation. But in the playoffs, momentum is a mood, not a mandate.
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Trump urges South Carolina voters to reject GOP candidate for attorney general
Former President Donald Trump criticized David Pascoe, a Democrat-turned-Republican, calling him a ‘total fraud’ ahead of the state’s GOP primary for attorney general.
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Jim Acosta questions DOJ’s anti-weaponization fund for compensation
Former CNN correspondent Jim Acosta questioned whether he should receive compensation from the DOJ’s anti-weaponization fund, citing past conflicts with the government.
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Bolton urges Trump to end Iran ceasefire
Former White House national security adviser John Bolton called on President Donald Trump to end the U.S. ceasefire with Iran, criticizing negotiations with Tehran.
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Texas Tech donor challenges Sarkisian after Texas coach questions Red Raiders’ schedule
A Texas Tech booster on X challenged Texas coach Steve Sarkisian after Sarkisian suggested an in-state team with an easier schedule could reach the College Football Playoff, according to a report.
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