Tear gas used as hundreds protest police shooting of toddler in Senatobia
Law enforcement dispersed a crowd with tear gas Tuesday in Senatobia, Mississippi, after a police shooting that killed a 1-year-old boy in a Walmart parking lot.
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Emergency Retention Fund seeks donations to keep students enrolled
Organizers said the Emergency Retention Fund provides short-term help to students facing unexpected financial setbacks and are urging donations at a secure online link.
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Blue Mountain Christian University introduces School of Education faculty
Blue Mountain Christian University said it has introduced the faculty of its School of Education, saying the team brings decades of K-12 and higher education experience and will prepare future teachers.
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BMCU Urges Incoming Students to Register for Fall Orientation
BMCU is asking students who will begin this fall to register for orientation and says its website includes instructions for pre-orientation tasks and orientation day activities.
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Former Mississippi teacher gets 18-year sentence for child exploitation
Wilson Frederick Jones, 31, a former school teacher, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges in Mississippi.
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Power Restored at Driver Service Bureau Offices in Pearl and Jackson
The Driver Service Bureau said power was restored at 10:06 a.m., and services have resumed at its Pearl and Jackson locations following a temporary electrical outage.
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Tippah County resident, former Corinth teacher accused of making AI videos of students sentenced
FARMINGTON, Miss. — A former Corinth School District teacher was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to
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Mississippi DOT warns of heavy rain, urges drivers to avoid flooded roads
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said a tropical system will bring heavy rain this week, with particularly wet conditions expected June 17, 2026. MDOT urged motorists to avoid flooded roadways and check conditions using the free MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com.
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Knicks’ long-awaited title sparks citywide celebration, exposes New York’s contradictions
The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years, a comeback run that drew national attention and prompted jubilant — and sometimes chaotic — celebrations across the city, according to game reports and local authorities.
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Trump calls reports of $300 billion U.S. aid to Iran ‘fake news’
President Donald Trump on Monday disputed reports that the United States would provide $300 billion for Iran’s reconstruction under a peace deal and called the reports “fake news,” saying Iran agreed never to pursue a nuclear weapon.
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Lawmakers tell Interior Secretary and NPS they cannot build Trump arch without Congress approval
Six lawmakers have warned Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the National Park Service that they lack authority to construct a triumphal arch without congressional approval.
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Supreme Court declines to hear gun industry challenge to New York law
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to review a challenge from the gun industry to a New York law that permits lawsuits against manufacturers and dealers for harms from criminal misuse.
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WWE main roster includes Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan
WWE says its main roster as of June 2026 features top performers including Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley and Liv Morgan. The company provided a full roster listing current to June 2026.
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AEW roster draws talent from Europe, Mexico and Japan
All Elite Wrestling said its June 2026 roster includes top champions such as MJF, Konosuke Takeshita and Jon Moxley, reflecting an influx of international talent.
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WWE lists Tony D’Angelo, Myles Borne, Lola Vice and Zaria among top NXT champions
WWE said its NXT brand features up-and-coming wrestlers and listed Tony D’Angelo, Myles Borne, Lola Vice and Zaria as some of the top champions on the roster as of June 2026.
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G7 Leaders Hold Summit in France Focused on Ukraine and Middle East
G7 leaders convened in France to discuss Ukraine and the Middle East amid recent developments in Iran and ongoing conflicts.
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Mississippi Names Eight New Military Star Schools for 2026-28
Eight Mississippi public schools have been designated as Military Star Schools for 2026-28, recognizing their support for military families and children of service members.
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Lebby’s offensive track record fuels optimism for Mississippi State QB Kamario Taylor
Analysts say Jeff Lebby’s history of producing high quarterback numbers suggests a promising season for Mississippi State’s first-year starter Kamario Taylor, after a statistical breakdown and projections by Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone.
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Trump heads to G7 summit amid Iran deal announcement
President Donald Trump is traveling to France for the G7 summit after announcing an agreement he says will end the U.S. conflict with Iran. The deal’s details remain undisclosed.
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Independent Ty Pinkins leaves Democrats, runs again for U.S. Senate in Mississippi
Army veteran and attorney Ty Pinkins said he left the Mississippi Democratic Party in July 2025 and is mounting a second bid for the U.S. Senate as an independent, arguing both parties have failed voters.
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