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Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss, who led the Rebels to a College Football Playoff semifinal in 2025, plans to take a break after spring drills. The sixth-year senior is considered a Heisman Trophy contender heading into the season.
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The Supreme Court has extended its review of restrictions on mailing and telehealth prescriptions for mifepristone, a key abortion drug, affecting thousands of Mississippians. A decision could come as soon as Thursday.
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After a Mississippi Supreme Court decision secured an extra year of eligibility, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss said he plans to step away briefly following spring practice and media events.
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The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a new congressional map favored by Republicans, while South Carolina lawmakers fell short of approving a GOP-led redistricting proposal amid political tension.
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Organizers of Burnside Music Fest are inviting local vendors and makers to apply for a one-day festival honoring the 100th birthday of blues musician R.L. Burnside on June 6, 2026, in downtown Ripley.
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Forecasters say dry and warmer weather will persist through the rest of the week and the upcoming weekend, with a better chance of rainfall by the middle of next week.
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Forecasters say overnight temperatures will drop into the 50s with pockets of patchy fog possible in parts of Northeast Mississippi. Daytime highs are expected to climb into the 80s.
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Kevin Deshone Dilworth was sentenced to 12 years in prison for distributing fentanyl in Mississippi, with no chance for early release, according to prosecutors.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College will hold commencement ceremonies May 14-18, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on its Booneville campus, the college said.
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The Mississippi State Department of Health said it will provide free Tdap vaccinations and birth certificates to residents affected by recent tornadoes in Lincoln, Lamar and Franklin counties.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it and partners are assessing damage and providing relief after severe weather on May 6 and 7, 2026. The agency posted the latest updates on its website.
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Ripley Main Street said it is selling a limited number of $75 pre-order VIP wristbands for the Burnside Music Fest on June 6 in historic downtown Ripley. The wristbands include a festival shirt, signed poster, meet-and-greet and other perks.
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Gathering Porch will offer fresh lemonade and dirty sodas at the Burnside Music Fest on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Historic Downtown Ripley, organizers said.
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BMCU said its School of Education received accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, recognizing the quality of its educator preparation programs.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urged motorists to know blind spots, leave extra space and drive defensively.
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Jordan T. Ivy, 34, was arrested May 7 after investigators say he repeatedly stole merchandise from a Walmart on West Main Street, police said.
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The Tupelo Police Department said in a social media post that it hosted North Pontotoc Schools’ Life Skills students for a visit that included a live drone demonstration and a tour of the Criminal Investigation Division.
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The Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center announced pool rentals for birthdays, parties and special events this summer. Officials said swim lesson dates will be released soon.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said graduation preparations are underway, with graduates assisting a Booneville teacher in decorating and organizing for the ceremony.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program announced that Timothy Mackin and Ethan Ringo earned their high school equivalency credentials, the program said in a social media post.
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