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Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead in early primary returns for California governor, with results still unofficial and votes being tallied.
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Amid the swirl of national headlines, one small community is reminding us of the simple power of connection and resilience.
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Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is set to become the Democratic nominee for governor in New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ. She would be the first Native American woman elected to the position.
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A poll by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University found Texas voters evenly divided 50-50 between prioritizing stopping voter fraud and protecting access to the polls, the center said Tuesday.
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Decision Desk HQ projected businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand will face each other in November for Iowa governor.
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Justin Murphy secured the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in New Jersey, vying against incumbent Democrat Cory Booker in a race that could challenge the state’s voting trends.
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Zach Lahn, a farmer and businessman, pulled off an upset to become the Republican nominee for Iowa governor, defeating Rep. Randy Feenstra after a close race. Lahn will face Democrat Rob Sand in November.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted Alabama’s emergency appeal, allowing the state to use a 2023 legislative map that contains one majority-Black district for the upcoming midterm elections, the court said.
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Baptist Memorial Health Care plans to take over Merit Health Rankin in Brandon, Mississippi, investing $70 million to expand services. The transfer received unanimous approval from Rankin County supervisors.
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Hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone return for a new edition of the podcast ‘The Rumblings’ to discuss Mississippi State’s matchup with Georgia and the unanswered questions ahead of the game, the show’s description says.
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The state’s oldest institution of higher learning officially changed its name Monday to Mississippi Christian University, university officials said, citing its Christian mission as the reason for the change.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday to establish a framework for reviewing the national security risks of top artificial intelligence systems before their public release.
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Funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration helped reopen emergency care in Smith County for the first time in decades, serving more than 3,200 patients since February 2025.
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The Jackson Zoo attracted about 175 visitors last weekend, marking a boost as renovations and new features draw families from across the metro area.
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Mississippi charter school SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy faces possible closure after the state authorizer cited fiscal mismanagement, missing special-education paperwork and alleged food safety violations, parents said they were left searching for answers.
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Mississippi State and Ole Miss will compete in different super regionals this weekend, as the NCAA tournament advances to the final eight teams vying for a spot in Omaha.
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The event features Elvis music, themed games, and prizes for all ages, taking place June 12 in Ripley.
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Two former school superintendents and a teacher were sentenced after authorities said they stole nearly $400,000 in Department of Education funds, the Mississippi State Auditor’s Office said.
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The Justice Department said the last defendant in a case involving the theft of $400,000 from the U.S. Department of Education has been sentenced. The case was handled by the National Fraud Enforcement Division during the Trump administration, the department said.
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A cold front reduced muggy conditions, and forecasters say tomorrow and Thursday will bring lower humidity and highs in the low- to mid-80s after nearly three weeks of wet weather.
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