State Auditor’s Office praises 2026 intern class
The Office of the State Auditor said in a statement that it is fortunate to have the 2026 class of interns. The office praised the group’s work and commitment to public service.
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National Weather Service Warns of Flash Flood Risk Across Mississippi
The National Weather Service warned of a flash flood risk across much of Mississippi from Tuesday, June 16, through early Wednesday, June 17, 2026, and urged residents to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.
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MEMA: Potential Tropical Cyclone One may bring life-threatening flooding to Mississippi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it is closely monitoring Potential Tropical Cyclone One, which is forecast to impact the state in the coming days and could cause life-threatening flash flooding.
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Flood Awareness Week bulletin urges residents to protect homes, consider insurance
A Flood Awareness Week bulletin warned that flooding is already affecting parts of the state and additional rainfall is forecast, and urged residents to review flood risk, consider flood insurance and avoid driving through floodwaters.
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Statewide locations to close June 17 for staff training, General Assembly
Officials said all statewide locations will close June 17, 2026, for annual staff training and the General Assembly. Normal operations are set to resume June 18.
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81.3% of Northeast students earn C or better, college says
Northeast reported that 81.3% of its students achieved a grade of C or higher, crediting support, opportunities and resources for the results.
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On the Front Porch: Hurricanes, Runoffs and the World Cup of Small Comforts
This week the news felt like a weather front: distant, powerful and impossible to ignore. On the front porch, neighbors trade updates, an old radio and a bowl of answers none of us can truly fix.
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Robert White projected to win D.C. Democratic primary for nonvoting House delegate
Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Robert White to win the party primary for Washington, D.C.’s nonvoting delegate to the U.S. House. The open race followed D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s announcement that she would retire after 18 terms.
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Ian McKellen says he yelled ‘Mar-a-Lago’ during ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ filming
Sir Ian McKellen revealed he shouted ‘Mar-a-Lago’ while filming a destruction scene for the upcoming Marvel movie ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
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Rick Jackson defeats Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in Georgia GOP runoff
State election results show healthcare executive Rick Jackson beat Lt. Gov. Burt Jones by single digits in the Republican gubernatorial runoff, thwarting President Trump’s preferred pick.
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JD Vance: ‘The View’ hosts surprised me with their reactions, says he was treated better than expected
Senator JD Vance described his recent appearance on ‘The View’ as less hostile than anticipated and shared a humorous exchange with Joy Behar during commercial break.
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Everett Wess wins Democratic Senate runoff in Alabama
Former Judge Everett Wess defeated Dakarai Larriett in the Democratic runoff and will face the Republican nominee in a state Democrats have not won in more than three decades, The Associated Press reported.
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D.C. mayoral race tightens as socialist candidate leads amid national tensions
Washington, D.C., mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George holds a narrow lead as votes are still being counted, amid threats from former President Donald Trump of federal intervention if she wins.
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Brewers call up former Magnolia Heights standout Cooper Pratt to MLB debut
Milwaukee Brewers promote shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, who played at Magnolia Heights School, to the major leagues. Pratt is expected to start against Cleveland on Tuesday.
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Mississippi puts letter, four brass coins into America250 time capsule
Gov. Tate Reeves sent a letter and four coins representing music, science, literature and food to the America250 time capsule set to be buried July 4 in Philadelphia, organizers said.
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Chaney to seek sixth term as Mississippi insurance commissioner
Mike Chaney confirmed to Magnolia Tribune that he will seek a sixth four-year term as Mississippi insurance commissioner. Chaney, 82, is the longest-serving insurance commissioner in the U.S., the paper reported.
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Gulf Coast storms may become Atlantic season’s first named storm
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could develop into the first named tropical storm of 2026, threatening heavy rain and flooding across southern states, officials say.
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Former credit union CEO, state insurance employee sued over alleged $90M embezzlement
An amended lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court accuses a former Jackson Area Federal Credit Union president, a Mississippi Insurance Department employee and a branch manager of diverting more than $90 million in funds.
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Jackson Mayor John Horhn seeks to prevent bus union strike amid contract dispute
Jackson Mayor John Horhn is working to prevent a strike by city bus workers amid stalled negotiations with the contractor managing JTRAN. The union has authorized a potential strike within 30 days.
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Mississippi prepares for redistricting amid Supreme Court ruling
Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson announced plans to ready the state’s election system for possible redistricting following a Supreme Court decision. The move could impact upcoming elections and congressional maps.
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