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A warm front moving north on Friday could produce one or two severe storms mainly along the Tennessee River, with damaging winds and a possible tornado risk, forecasters said.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced a Mississippi Statewide AI Framework that outlines AI literacy and skill expectations from K-12 through career stages, officials said. The guidance was developed by a state council with partners including AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation and engineering consultant Garver received the top honor from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Mississippi for the I-10 Diamondhead Interchange Improvement Project, MDOT said.
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Tupelo Police Department said officers arrested Exzadrin Deshun Levi, 22, after a display home at Repo Home Center was damaged on May 11. A judge later set a $10,000 bond, and the case will be presented to a grand jury.
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The Tupelo Citizens Board recognized Officers S. Jones and T. Ward after they spent time comforting a young autistic child during a traffic stop, the board said. The child’s mother told the board the interaction had a lasting impact, and the Tupelo Police Department said it was proud of the officers.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said Issac Godwin earned his high school equivalency through the college’s Adult Education program at its Corinth campus. The college’s announcement included an apparent name error and several hashtags promoting adult education.
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The award-winning TigerTalk podcast marks a major milestone with its 400th episode, highlighting the college’s achievements and ongoing initiatives.
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Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said Greenland was not on a map until President Trump referenced it, amid ongoing discussions about U.S. interest in the island.
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Mark Carney laughed off a teleprompter problem Wednesday and referenced criticism from President Donald Trump over a similar incident last year, he said at a Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event.
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The Department of Health and Human Services released a Surgeon General’s advisory Wednesday saying harmful screen use among children and adolescents has become a public health concern and citing effects on sleep and mental health.
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Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is rejoining the program as a special assistant to Lane Kiffin, focusing on recruiting and defense, after a stint outside college football.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City to a crucial Game 2 victory over San Antonio, keeping the series tied at one game apiece.
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Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, a former Justice Department prosecutor, faces charges for allegedly mishandling and emailing confidential records related to the Trump investigation, according to court documents.
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Ten U.S. mayors from cities including Chicago and Cincinnati have partnered with European counterparts to promote democratic values and counter right-wing populism.
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A U.S. grand jury has indicted former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of two planes, marking an escalation in U.S. efforts against Cuba.
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Ole Miss and Mississippi State secured spots in the NCAA men’s golf finals after strong performances at the Winston-Salem Regional. Both teams aim for their first national titles in recent years.
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Tupelo Public School District announced Wednesday that Cliff Little will be the new head coach of Tupelo High School’s boys’ basketball team. The district said Little won six state championships during 15 years at Biggersville High School.
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A federal judge has granted another continuance in the case of 19-year-old Stephen Spencer Pittman, who is accused of setting fire to Jackson’s Beth Israel synagogue in January, court documents show.
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International Paper has begun construction on a $225 million packaging plant in Rankin County, promising 150 jobs and advanced manufacturing technology.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has temporarily halted the enrollment of new hospice and home health agencies across the U.S. to combat Medicare fraud. The six-month moratorium includes Mississippi and aims to prevent bad actors from exploiting vulnerable patients and taxpayer dollars.
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