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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 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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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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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 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 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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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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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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FARMINGTON, Miss. — A former Corinth School District teacher was sentenced Tuesday to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to
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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 convened in France to discuss Ukraine and the Middle East amid recent developments in Iran and ongoing conflicts.
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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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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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