Obama urges diplomacy with Iran, cites 2015 nuclear deal
Former President Barack Obama said the 2015 Iran nuclear accord showed Tehran’s program could be constrained without military action and urged diplomacy amid the ongoing conflict.
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Trump, Xi highlight US-China cooperation in opening remarks
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized cooperation during their bilateral meeting in Beijing, with Trump expressing a desire to do business with China.
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Rep. McIver introduces bill to strengthen ICE oversight a year after detention center incident
New Jersey Rep. LaMonica McIver is pushing legislation to reinforce congressional oversight of ICE, a year after a confrontation at an immigration detention facility led to her indictment.
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Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Amid Tensions Over Trade and Taiwan
President Donald Trump was welcomed with elaborate ceremonies as he met China’s leader, Xi Jinping, in Beijing ahead of high-stakes talks on trade and security issues.
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Trump Greets Xi With Praise, Seeks Deals Amid Lingering U.S.-China Tensions
President Donald Trump opened his Beijing talks by praising Chinese leader Xi Jinping and predicting a “fantastic future together,” while pressing for trade and investment deals as broader tensions persist.
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Shakira, Madonna, BTS to headline inaugural World Cup Final halftime show in 2026
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature its first-ever halftime show at the final, with performances from Shakira, Madonna, and BTS, among others, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Remains of second U.S. soldier who went missing in Morocco recovered
U.S. military officials said the remains of Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington, 19, of Taveres, Florida, were recovered after she fell from a cliff during a recreational hike in Morocco. The remains of 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont Key Jr. were recovered last week, officials said.
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William Carey baseball advances to NAIA World Series after dramatic comeback
William Carey rallied from a six-run deficit to beat Cumberlands 13-11 and earn a spot in the NAIA World Series for the first time since 2024.
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Mississippi State Holds Pitching Edge Over Texas A&M, Analysts Say
As the regular season concludes, Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say Mississippi State’s pitching gives the Bulldogs an advantage against Texas A&M, where injuries have eroded the Aggies’ depth.
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Producer prices rise 6% year over year, fueling inflation concerns
U.S. wholesale inflation increased 6% in April, the highest in nearly five months, signaling potential upward pressure on consumer prices amid rising energy costs.
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Miss. governor rescinds special session on state Supreme Court redistricting
Gov. Tate Reeves said Wednesday he will rescind a special session call to redraw Mississippi Supreme Court districts after plaintiffs agreed not to seek new judicial elections in 2026.
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Mississippi reports higher suicide risk among children and adults with autism
Data suggests increased suicidal thoughts and attempts among autistic individuals in Mississippi, though research remains limited. Mental health resources are adapting to better support neurodivergent populations.
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Mississippi governor cancels special session on judicial redistricting, plans future congressional redraws
Gov. Tate Reeves announced the cancellation of next week’s special legislative session on judicial redistricting, but indicated plans to revisit congressional district redraws before 2027. The move follows court challenges over district legality.
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Pascagoula sewage spill stopped; officials say pipe must be replaced
Jackson County Utility Authority workers repaired a leak that released about 550,000 gallons of untreated sewage into the Pascagoula River over the weekend, but officials say a 50-year-old cast iron pipe needs full replacement and the state has issued a water contact advisory.
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Mississippi outperforms most states in post-pandemic education recovery, report finds
A new analysis shows Mississippi ranks seventh in both math and reading growth among U.S. states, despite a nationwide decline in student achievement.
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Cayson Leathers earns High School Equivalency Diploma, NEMCC AE at Booneville says
NEMCC AE at Booneville announced that Cayson Leathers earned his High School Equivalency Diploma and called the accomplishment a milestone.
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NEMCC Adult Education to hold graduation May 18
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program announced graduation will be May 18 at 6 p.m. in the Bonner Arnold Coliseum. Graduates were told invitations have been mailed and asked to register online.
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Burnside Music Fest seeks sponsors for 2026 in Ripley
Organizers say several businesses have already signed on and are inviting more sponsors to support the 2026 Burnside Music Fest in Historic Downtown Ripley.
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Burnside Music Fest to host rib and wing cook-off in Ripley
A rib and chicken wing cook-off is scheduled for June 6 in historic downtown Ripley, with entry fees and prizes in each category, organizers said.
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Elaine Online Boutique urges shoppers to stop by; social post appears unavailable
Elaine Online Boutique asked customers to visit Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Cut-Off, but the social media post is now marked unavailable by the hosting platform.
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