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The U.S. Coast Guard and partners intercepted a vessel carrying 240 people about 15 miles south of the Turks and Caicos Islands after crews found it taking on water, the agency said.
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Dick’s Sporting Goods donated balls and outdoor toys to the Tupelo Police Department, the department said. Officials said officers will use the items to comfort children during calls for service.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said students met new classmates and took part in orientation activities it described as “full of Tiger pride and excitement.” The college said one last summer orientation remains and provided a registration link.
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The 2026 Stanley Cup Final — Golden Knights vs. Hurricanes — arrives as the sport’s annual reminder that the calendar year belongs to playoff drama and national attention.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the U.S. emphasizes its focus on Iran.
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Republican and Democratic senators said Thursday that Sen. Bill Cassidy is refining language intended to block President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, slowing the marathon vote-a-rama.
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The House Armed Services Committee approved the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after about 14 hours of debate over roughly 900 offered amendments, the committee said.
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World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler was overheard lashing out at caddie Ted Scott after a double bogey on the 16th hole during the opening round at the Memorial Tournament.
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Caitlin Clark led the Indiana Fever to an 83-71 victory over the Atlanta Dream, tying her own WNBA record while addressing recent coaching tensions. The win improves Indiana’s record to 5-4.
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The New York Yankees have placed star outfielder Aaron Judge on the injured list with a stress fracture in his right first rib, a blow to their postseason hopes. Judge is expected to return this season, team says.
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A CBS News California consumer investigation found food delivery drivers using rented or stolen app accounts to circumvent background checks, a practice the report says could create a safety risk for customers.
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On the T&L Extra podcast, host Brian Hadad welcomed Dawgs247 analyst Olivia Sayer to preview the Athens Super Regional between Mississippi State and Georgia and debate which Bulldogs will head to Omaha.
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Brian Hadad, Carlo Barone and Brooks Bryan discussed which pitchers Mississippi State might use in the Athens Super Regional as the Bulldogs seek redemption and a trip to Omaha.
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A new law in Mississippi increases penalties for firearm-related crimes involving juveniles, allowing for adult prosecution and enhanced sentences for stolen firearm offenses, effective July 1.
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Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has been chosen as the 2026 States’ Co-Chair for the Delta Regional Authority, a role focused on boosting economic development across eight states.
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Mortgage rates declined slightly this week, providing some relief for homebuyers amid ongoing economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions.
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Mississippi is among 10 states participating in a federal initiative to fund community mental health centers and improve access to care. Two centers in the state will serve as pilots for four years of Medicaid funding.
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Brookhaven native Randy Redd is directing a weekend run of ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.’ with a team of theater professionals and nearly two dozen teens at the Haven Theatre, Brookhaven Little Theatre said.
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The Mississippi Supreme Court declined 6-1 Thursday to disturb a Court of Appeals order for a new trial for Tameshia Shelton, who has been serving a life sentence on a murder conviction.
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An office told a House select committee that recommendations from its Project Momentum audit could yield up to $150 million in savings for Mississippi if procurement is reformed.
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