Connecticut man dies after fall from Madison Square Garden balcony during concert
Paul Kueker, 51, was taken to Bellevue Hospital and pronounced dead after falling from a balcony during a Goose concert, authorities and news reports said.
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Texas to seek federal reimbursement for border expenses, Abbott says
Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday that Texas will try to recoup expenses for border security measures taken during the Biden administration, saying the Trump administration opened a window to file claims.
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Trump endorses John James in Michigan governor’s race
President Donald Trump endorsed Rep. John James, R-Mich., in Michigan’s gubernatorial race, posting his support Monday on Truth Social.
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Clark scores 24 as Fever beat Mercury amid wild fourth-quarter skirmishes
Caitlin Clark had 24 points and nine assists in Indiana’s 86-77 win over Phoenix, but a heated exchange with DeWanna Bonner and subsequent technical fouls and an ejection dominated the finale.
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Bucks send Giannis Antetokounmpo to Heat in blockbuster trade
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat, ending Antetokounmpo’s run in Milwaukee, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported.
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Coast Guard helicopter crashes during Alaska training, injuring four
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed during a routine training flight in southeast Alaska, injuring four crew members, officials said.
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Authorities arrest two more in planned attack on Trump UFC event
Law enforcement officials said two people in Missouri and Washington state were arrested in connection with a planned attack on former President Donald Trump’s UFC event on the South Lawn of the White House.
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Michigan basketball coach Dusty May leaves for Dallas Mavericks
Michigan head basketball coach Dusty May surprised fans Monday by accepting the Dallas Mavericks’ job, prompting a discussion on Mississippi State’s most shocking moments.
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Police investigate after body found in Jackson creek
An unidentified Black man was found dead in a creek near Adkins Boulevard on Monday, and authorities have taken the body to the State Medical Examiner’s Office, police said.
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Mississippi State, Starkville district break ground on innovative high school
A new high school on Mississippi State University’s campus will serve all 9th through 12th graders from the Starkville Oktibbeha district, marking a first-of-its-kind project nationally.
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PERS director urges funding closer to actuarial recommendation
The Public Employees’ Retirement System executive director told lawmakers that PERS needs additional, recurring funding closer to actuarial recommendations as a new legislative report warns of declining active membership and sizable unfunded liabilities.
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Ole Miss reports record enrollment growth, record applications
The University of Mississippi has seen a 31% increase in enrollment over five years, with a record number of applications for the upcoming semester, according to Chancellor Glenn Boyce.
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Mississippi Board of Mental Health appoints new leadership for 2024 fiscal year
The Mississippi Board of Mental Health has named Teresa Mosley as chair and Dr. Sara Gleason as vice chair for the upcoming year, officials announced.
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Mississippi governor to set date for Hinds County special election after judge’s ruling
A judge voided the original election date for the Hinds County District 2 race, leaving it up to Gov. Tate Reeves to establish a new date amid ongoing legal disputes.
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Family, community demand transparency in death of 1-year-old in Senatobia
Relatives and advocates call for release of police footage and an independent autopsy after a toddler was shot and killed during a police encounter in Senatobia.
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Report: Fatherlessness imposes costs on Mississippi taxpayers
A report released by an office analyzed the taxpayer cost of fatherlessness in Mississippi and found children from fatherless homes face higher risks of health problems, school dropout and incarceration, the report said.
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Heavy rain floods areas around I-240 loop in Shelby County; motorists warned
A local weather alert says very heavy rain is overwhelming drainage systems in Shelby County and causing flooding around the I-240 loop. Motorists were urged to avoid flooded roads.
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Strong to severe storms possible across northeast Mississippi
An 11:30 a.m. weather update warned of strong to severe storms across northeast Mississippi this afternoon, with damaging winds and heavy rain that could cause flooding. Forecasters said a tornado cannot be ruled out.
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Mississippi DOT closes sections of State Routes 26 and 512 after flooding
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said stretches of State Route 26 in George County and State Route 512 in Clarke County are closed because of flooding and will remain so until conditions improve.
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Mississippi DOT Donates Truck to Hinds County for Litter Removal
Mississippi Transportation Commission Chairman Willie Simmons presented a truck to Jackson Mayor John Horhn and Hinds County Sheriff Tyree Jones to support inmate-led litter cleanup efforts.
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