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Blue Mountain Christian University said Gratitude Day will run 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 on the central campus lawn and will feature thank-you card writing, free food and prize drawings.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said heat index values will reach 100 to 109 degrees through the weekend and urged residents to limit time outdoors, stay hydrated and stay cool.
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A court ruling and a tentative conference deal have flipped the game’s script — but an upset in New Jersey is a reminder that rules change fast, and results change faster.
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The Alliance for Automotive Innovation told congressional leaders Thursday it wants a “permanent ban” on cars made in China, citing unfair trade practices and intellectual property concerns, the group said.
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The Maryland Supreme Court on Thursday overturned a lower court and allowed a Democrat-led redistricting referendum to remain on the November ballot with revised wording, a decision the Democratic Party called a major victory in its bid to reclaim the House.
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President Donald Trump condemned a unanimous Missouri Supreme Court ruling that blocked new congressional lines from being used in the state’s November election, calling the decision ‘ridiculously’ favorable to opponents.
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Caitlin Clark set WNBA monthly records in August and produced consecutive historic performances for the Indiana Fever, then headed into her first FIBA Women’s World Cup appearance Friday.
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A senior Defense Department official told Fox News that Task Force–Southern Border used counter-drone systems, including laser technology, and coordinated operations with Mexican authorities.
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A former defense lawyer for Karen Read praised Lindsay Clancy’s attorney as jurors entered a sixth day of deliberations after twice telling the judge they could not reach a unanimous verdict.
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The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to lift a temporary block on a U.S. Postal Service plan it says is tied to President Trump’s effort to restrict mail-in voting for the midterm election.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black filed a lawsuit challenging a House Oversight Committee subpoena, asserting the panel lacks authority to compel disclosure of nondisclosure agreements.
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Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch said she will support policies to protect Ole Miss and Mississippi State as the SEC pursues legal action over LSU’s effort to field players who signed pro contracts.
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Mississippi State opens the 2026 season as a clear favorite over Louisiana-Monroe, analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said as they previewed the matchup and outlined the season’s first three P’s.
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Tam Patterson overcame two first-quarter fumbles and finished with two touchdowns as Millsaps rallied to a 36-20 victory over Belhaven in the Riverside Rumble, the school said.
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Central Public Service Commissioner De’Keither Stamps said he will ask Gov. Tate Reeves to back a proposal to let SNAP benefits be used for water bills after the measure failed for lack of a second from two Republican commissioners.
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President Donald Trump told vulnerable Republican lawmakers on Wednesday he will campaign in roughly three dozen contests and urged them to run on his White House record, the AP reported.
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Jackson State University and the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning board settled two sex discrimination lawsuits filed during Marcus Thompson’s presidency, according to Mississippi Today.
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Leaders from historically Black colleges and universities emphasized workforce readiness and community investment during Delta Fest in Jackson. They highlighted partnerships and evolving industry needs amid regional economic growth.
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Athletes seeking to regain college eligibility testified in Louisiana court as the SEC filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, just days before the Tigers’ season opener against Clemson.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it will halt non-emergent lane closures from Sept. 4 through Sept. 7 to ease travel for the holiday, but warned some lanes will remain closed for safety.
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