Heat advisory issued as early summer heat wave hits Mid-South
The National Weather Service in Memphis said a heat advisory will be in effect from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. today, with heat indices expected to exceed 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Two suspects wanted in Mississippi officer-involved shooting arrested, MBI says
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation said the two men were located and arrested early June 9 without further incident. They had been sought in connection with a June 8 officer-involved shooting in Mount Olive.
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Police locate and arrest two suspects in Mount Olive shooting case
Cortavious and Cortavion Hobbs, wanted in connection with an officer-involved shooting, were found and taken into custody without incident, according to authorities.
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Trump: 2 crew ‘fine’ after U.S. Apache crash near Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said the two crew members of a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed near the Strait of Hormuz were “fine,” and he expressed optimism about negotiations with Iran.
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Trump planned to attend NBA Finals Game 3 in New York; city moves watch party to Bryant Park
President Donald Trump planned to head to New York City Monday evening for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, and city officials moved a public watch party into Bryant Park because of heightened security.
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Nithya Raman to face Mayor Karen Bass in Los Angeles mayoral contest
Los Angeles City Councilmember Nithya Raman will challenge Mayor Karen Bass later this year, Decision Desk HQ projected, after Raman advanced and former reality TV figure Spencer Pratt was eliminated.
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Vance calls Los Angeles mayoral primary ‘pretty shady’
Vice President Vance said Monday the Los Angeles mayoral primary result “seems pretty shady to me,” questioning how the race narrowed to two Democrats for the November runoff, he said.
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ESPN pulls AI-generated images from NBA Finals after online backlash
ESPN removed AI-created “moving portraits” from its NBA Finals broadcasts after viewers criticized distorted images of former players, a network source said.
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Spurs snap Knicks’ 13-game playoff win streak at Madison Square Garden
San Antonio ended New York’s 13-game playoff winning run in Game 3, led by Victor Wembanyama’s 32 points, Fox News Digital reported.
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Defense in Karmelo Anthony trial rests as analysts question self-defense claim
Karmelo Anthony’s lawyers rested their case without calling him to testify, setting the stage for closing arguments Tuesday as legal analysts on Fox News said the self-defense claim faces an uphill battle.
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Federal judge strikes down Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B fee
A federal judge on Monday struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. The administration had said the fee was intended to prevent foreign workers from taking American jobs.
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Authorities seek two suspects after Covington County deputy shot
Mississippi authorities issued Blue Alerts after a Covington County sheriff’s deputy was shot during a traffic stop in Mount Olive, and two men were sought in connection with the shooting.
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Ace Reese’s Mississippi State career ends; Hadad asks where he ranks among program greats
Mississippi State’s season ended with a Super Regional loss, prompting Brian Hadad to ask where Ace Reese ranks among the Bulldogs’ all-time players. Brooks Bryan joined Hadad’s show to offer his thoughts on Reese and the defeat.
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Mississippi makes progress in education but faces challenges in child health and economic well-being, report shows
The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book highlights Mississippi’s improvement in education but notes ongoing struggles in health and economic stability for children.
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U.S. Department of War designates Chinese battery maker EVE Energy as military company
EVE Energy, a Chinese lithium battery manufacturer, is listed by the U.S. Department of War as a Chinese military company, complicating its involvement in a Mississippi battery plant project.
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Young Elvis tribute artists compete in Tupelo to keep singer’s legacy alive
Boys and teens ages 7 to 17 performed in jeweled jumpsuits and wigs at the Tupelo Elvis Festival’s youth tribute competition, organizers said, with a 14-year-old from Illinois winning the event.
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Supreme Court declines to hear Mississippi death row inmate’s appeal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to review the case of Tony Terrell Clark, who said prosecutors discriminated against Black jurors in his 2014 murder trial, a claim Justice Sonia Sotomayor questioned in a separate opinion.
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Youth tribute artists revive Elvis legacy at Tupelo festival
Boys and teens ages 7 to 17 performed at the Tupelo Elvis Festival youth tribute artist competition, recreating Presley’s voice, style and stage presence for a new generation, AP reported.
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Report: Mississippi ranks last in child health despite education gains
The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book places Mississippi 50th in child health and 50th overall, even as the state’s education ranking holds at 16th.
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Mississippi to launch ConnectEBT app with new SNAP security features
The Mississippi Department of Human Services will launch the ConnectEBT mobile app for SNAP clients on June 11, 2026, adding automatic blocks on online and out-of-state purchases and three user-managed security controls, the agency said.
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