Mississippi DOT declares June 6 Secure Your Load Day
The Mississippi Department of Transportation designated June 6 as Secure Your Load Day and urged motorists to properly secure items on and in vehicles this summer, the agency said.
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Five days left to apply for FEMA aid after Jan. 23-27 winter storms
FEMA said residents in counties affected by the Jan. 23-27 winter storms have five days to apply for assistance online, by phone, through the FEMA app or at Disaster Service Centers.
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Allen Stone to headline Day 1 of Cathead Jam in Jackson
The annual Cathead Jam music festival kicks off in Jackson, featuring soul artist Allen Stone as the headliner on its first day.
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Raúl Castro makes first public appearance since U.S. charges him with 1996 plane shoot-down
The former Cuban leader appeared on state television during a Havana celebration weeks after the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed an indictment accusing him of involvement in a 1996 aircraft attack.
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Heat index could reach 103°F to 107°F next week, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, warned that heat index values may climb near 100°F early next week and peak between 103°F and 107°F by Friday, and it offered summer heat-safety reminders.
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Low-pressure system brings isolated rain west of Mississippi River; storms expected by tomorrow
A low-pressure system will produce isolated rain this afternoon mainly west of the Mississippi River, forecasters said. Rain and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread by tomorrow across the Mid-South.
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NPR: Forest Service to close low-cost research hubs while keeping $1 million facility
NPR reported the U.S. Forest Service says it must live within its means but plans to close research facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping one that costs $1 million.
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DOJ says Trump-era $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘will not’ continue
The Justice Department told a federal court Friday that the Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ compensation fund ‘will not’ continue and asked the court to reject a challenge, according to a filing.
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USDA confirms second New World screwworm in Texas
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Friday a New World screwworm was found in a 1-month-old calf in Zavala County after testing a number of suspected cases.
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Graham Platner Denounces New Allegations as False at Maine Rally
Democratic Senate hopeful Graham Platner called recent accusations “politically motivated” and said Maine residents have his support as he faces allegations from ex-girlfriends and scrutiny over past online posts and a controversial tattoo.
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O.J. Simpson-era lawyer warns of racial parallels as Karmelo Anthony trial continues
Royal Oakes, the attorney who fought to keep cameras in O.J. Simpson’s trial, told Fox News Digital he sees cultural and racial tensions resurfacing as the Karmelo Anthony murder trial enters its third day.
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Brunson’s late free throw lifts Knicks to 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Spurs
Jalen Brunson hit a go-ahead free throw in the closing seconds to give the New York Knicks a 105-104 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2, putting New York up 2-0 in the NBA Finals, Fox News reported.
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Xavier Becerra clinches top spot on California ballot for governor
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has secured the lead position on California’s ballot for governor, though millions of ballots remain uncounted and his November opponent is still unresolved, the report said.
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Three Arrested After Rankin County Shooting Kills Man
Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said three people were arrested after a man was fatally shot on Adams Road just after 6 p.m. on June 5.
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Investigation under way after Lee County inmate dies
An unidentified female inmate was found unresponsive at the Lee County Adult Detention Center and later died at a hospital, Sheriff Jim Johnson said. Investigators with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation say there are no signs of foul play and an autopsy is planned.
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Ole Miss advances to College World Series after 6-4 win over Auburn in super regional
Ole Miss secured a spot in the College World Series with a 6-4 victory over Auburn in the super regional. The Rebels relied on key home runs and strong pitching to seal the win at Auburn.
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Mississippi advances its 21st-century blue economy with maritime innovation
Mississippi has become a hub for maritime science and technology, leveraging waterways and a strong research ecosystem to boost the blue economy, according to U.S. Senator Roger Wicker.
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NCAA bans four former Alabama State players for game-fixing in 2024
The NCAA announced that four former Alabama State men’s basketball players were permanently ineligible for accepting payments to fix a game against Southern Miss in December 2024.
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Mississippi faces potential $600 million cost from improper ACA enrollments, report says
A new study estimates nearly half of Mississippi’s ACA enrollments in 2026 were improper, raising concerns about fraud and taxpayer losses.
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Rep. Bennie Thompson says Supreme Court ruling betrays Medgar Evers, warns Mississippi map will erase Black seat
Rep. Bennie Thompson wrote in a Mississippi Today guest essay that a recent Supreme Court decision that he says gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act is being used to push a congressional map that would eliminate the state’s only majority-Black district.
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