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A unanimous panel of Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that the state’s ban on concealed carry for adults ages 18 to 20 violates the Second Amendment, reversing a conviction and remanding the case.
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The Thunder & Lightning show turned its opponent previews to the Egg Bowl in June, hosting SportsTalk Mississippi co-host Michael Borkey to discuss the Ole Miss Rebels and the Battle for the Golden Egg.
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Mississippi State is trying to end Ole Miss’ longest run of dominance in the Battle for the Golden Egg since the 1980s, a preview by Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone says.
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The Canadian maker of recycled plastics will acquire and modernize a Summit facility in a $14 million project, the Mississippi Development Authority said Wednesday.
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Tropical Storm Arthur, the first Atlantic cyclone of the season, formed over the Gulf and is expected to bring heavy, life-threatening rain from Texas to the Florida Panhandle, the National Hurricane Center said.
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With Agriculture Commissioner Andy Gipson running for governor in 2027, Magnolia Tribune reports several Republicans and Democrats are being mentioned as possible contenders for the open seat.
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House Speaker Jon Burns told Gov. Brian Kemp that lawmakers will not rush to redraw congressional and legislative maps during a special session, citing the Supreme Court’s recent ruling and legal uncertainty.
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Allen Siegler of Mississippi Today received the Institute for Nonprofit News’ Community Champion Award for an investigation that found Mississippi spent under $1 million of opioid settlement money on overdose prevention.
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Family members and protesters gathered outside a Senatobia Walmart seeking video release and accountability after a law enforcement officer fired at a car June 14, killing 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, the state Department of Public Safety said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation recognized Amber Godfrey, an accountant in its Budget Division in Jackson, for her work overseeing project funding, MDOT said. Godfrey has worked for the department for four years and previously worked in healthcare.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation warned that Tropical Storm Arthur could bring several inches of rain and flash flooding and urged motorists to check its traffic app and avoid flooded roads, the agency said.
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The measure, championed by State Auditor Shad White, takes effect July 1, and White’s office said taxpayers bear more than $100 million a year in costs tied to illegal immigration.
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Ripley Main Street received the Outstanding Placemaking Project Award, and volunteer Melinda Marsalis earned the Paul Coggin Trailblazer Award, recognizing her leadership and service.
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An open mic event for singers, poets, comedians and other performers is scheduled Friday, June 19, at The Cut-Off in downtown Ripley, organizers said.
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81st annual Tippah County Fair set for July 31 through Aug. 8 RIPLEY, Miss. — The 81st annual Tippah County
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said Potential Tropical Cyclone One is forecast to bring heavy rain and likely widespread flooding to the state late Wednesday into Thursday, June 17-18, 2026. MEMA said it is filling sandbag requests and urged residents to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.
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Organizers of Flood Awareness Week warned that flooding has affected parts of Mississippi and urged residents to check flood risk, plan escape routes and consider flood insurance.
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Daniel Gonzalez was arrested June 12 and charged with burglary of a commercial building and motor vehicle theft after police said a suspect broke into Kellex Seating and stole a company vehicle on June 8.
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Rodney W. McDowell, 25, of Tupelo, was arrested and charged with burglary of a vehicle after officers found him inside a car at Lee Motors, police said. A judge ordered him held on $20,000 bond.
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Blue Mountain Christian University said work on the interior of its Center for Grace and Healing is steadily advancing and moving the space closer to serving students.
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