Hago Automotive says 13 Iuka employees completed leadership training
Hago Automotive said 13 employees at its Iuka plant completed leadership training as part of the company’s effort to develop its workforce in Tishomingo County.
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On the Front Porch: Primary Upsets, Court Limits and a World Cup That Won’t Wait
A week in which New York’s primaries, a federal court ruling and conflicting international claims collide with the everyday rhythms of porch life — and the World Cup in the middle of it all.
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U.S. Army Europe and Africa commander submits retirement paperwork
Gen. Chris Donahue has submitted paperwork to retire after a little more than a year in command, a Pentagon official told The Hill.
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Sen. Rick Scott to meet with Trump, discuss election security
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida announced he will meet with President Donald Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee to discuss election security measures. The senator also urged colleagues to vote on the SAFE Act.
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Mamdani’s endorsed candidates win big in New York primaries
Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements in New York House primaries led to decisive wins for his chosen candidates, including an upset over a sitting congressman.
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Biden appointee defeats billionaire David Trone in Maryland Democratic primary
Rep. April McClain Delaney defeated former Rep. David Trone in a costly Democratic primary for a western Maryland House seat, according to The Associated Press.
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Mamdani-backed candidates sweep NYC primaries, fueling debate over Democratic Party’s direction
All three Democratic Socialist candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary races, raising questions about the party’s ideological shift and influence.
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Congress approves symbolic measure urging Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran
A nonbinding congressional measure directs President Donald Trump to remove U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran but does not carry the force of law, lawmakers said.
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Thunder and Lightning fans get offseason updates from The Rumblings
Hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone address fan questions in a new episode of The Rumblings during the NBA offseason.
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4-star Mississippi recruit Ben’Jarvius Shumaker flips back to Ole Miss after brief Colorado commitment
Ben’Jarvius Shumaker announced on X that he has reaffirmed his commitment to Ole Miss after briefly flipping to Colorado. The four-star defensive lineman is ranked No. 2 in Mississippi by 247Sports.
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Miss. Department of Public Safety says it will not execute AI traffic camera contract
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety told the public it will not sign a sole-source contract to use AI traffic cameras to issue citations after an ITS board approved the vendor and public backlash, Commissioner Sean Tindell said.
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Mississippi AG indicts 11 on $12.3 million Medicaid fraud
Attorney General Lynn Fitch announced Tuesday that 11 Mississippi residents have been indicted on charges alleging $12.3 million in Medicaid fraud. The indictments are part of a nationwide effort that has identified about $6.5 billion in losses, the attorney general’s office said.
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Magnolia Tribune says Washington’s Delaware crossing saved the Revolution
A Magnolia Tribune article says the American Revolution nearly collapsed in late 1776 and was revived by George Washington’s Christmas crossing of the Delaware River.
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Wilkinson County rejects renaming of road where Black veteran was killed; family seeks memorials
The Wilkinson County Board of Supervisors declined a request to rename Poor House Road for Clifton Earl Walker, the family said. Relatives proposed historical markers, a memorial highway designation and other tributes.
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Oklahoma caps improbable run with 13-2 College World Series victory
Oklahoma beat North Carolina 13-2 on Monday to win the NCAA Division I baseball championship, a turnaround described as remarkable in a column by Rick Cleveland.
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Hundreds sign petition to oust leaders at Mississippi Schools for the Deaf and the Blind
A petition created by a 2008 graduate has drawn 400 signatures in a week calling for the resignation of Superintendent LaMarlon Wilson and other administrators, organizers say. Parents, alumni and former teachers allege lack of American Sign Language and Braille access and high staff turnover.
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Jackson reports nation’s highest homicide rate in 2023
Jackson recorded the highest homicide rate in the United States last year, highlighting ongoing challenges with violent crime and its economic impact.
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MEMA: Damage-report tool not a 9-1-1 service or aid application
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency says its county self-reporting links collect storm damage data but are not a substitute for emergency services or a financial assistance application.
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Mississippi nonfarm jobs reach record 1,195,400 in May, Gov. says
Gov. Tate Reeves announced that Mississippi’s total nonfarm employment hit a record 1,195,400 in May and highlighted recent economic awards and investments.
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Column says new-wave socialists win primaries but may falter in general elections
A recent opinion column argues that self-described socialists are prevailing in Democratic primaries in cities but face steep obstacles in statewide and national contests.
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