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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said sustained winds could reach 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 45 mph across parts of northeast Arkansas and the Missouri Bootheel and advised residents to secure loose objects.
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On Day 2 of Hurricane Preparedness Week, organizers urged residents to prepare for storms before they appear on radar, saying early preparation reduces stress and helps people focus when a storm approaches.
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Chief Quaka patrols Tupelo on May 4th, blending local law enforcement duties with Star Wars celebrations.
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Former President Donald Trump criticized House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries over comments about the Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act.
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Protesters gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE arrested Chidozie Wilson Okeke, an immigrant with prior charges, leading to multiple arrests and property damage, authorities said.
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This week’s news from Mississippi — a $10 million Main Street investment, fragile rural hospitals, archival attention to the Civil Rights Movement, and seismic voting-rights rulings — calls Christians to a public faith that repairs community and protects political voice.
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The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday it has launched an investigation after a United Airlines Boeing 767-400 struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike.
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Sunday that energy prices should decline after the Strait of Hormuz, closed amid the U.S. conflict with Iran, is reopened.
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Brandon Sheets shared an emotional tribute following his father Darrell Sheets’s death at age 67, which police have confirmed was by suicide. The reality star’s family discusses ongoing investigations and concerns about cyberbullying.
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The New York Yankees sent shortstop Anthony Volpe to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday as Jose Caballero continued to anchor the position, the team said.
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Paramount+ releases trailer for ‘Dutton Ranch,’ showcasing Beth and Rip’s new life in Texas amid violence and power struggles. Fans are already excited.
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The World Health Organization confirmed that three passengers died from hantavirus infections on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Authorities are investigating the source of the outbreak.
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Mississippi State University’s library staff were elected to membership in the Association of Research Libraries, WXXV reported. The membership takes effect July 1 and will make MSU the only university in Mississippi with ARL membership.
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Meteorologist Brynne said clear skies and calm winds are expected Sunday night with lows in the upper 40s to the low 50s. Sunshine will return Monday with highs near 76, and showers and thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon.
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A slow-moving front could bring widespread, potentially strong thunderstorms to the Columbus, Mississippi, area Wednesday, WCBI reported. High pressure will keep conditions calm and cool through Tuesday.
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Southern Miss secured a conference sweep against Louisiana Monroe, while Mississippi State and Ole Miss both lost series against ranked opponents. The results impact SEC and Sun Belt standings.
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Mississippi State dropped a series in Texas but secured a must-win that preserved its chance to host, analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone wrote.
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An opinion piece on Magnolia Tribune said the late-April “America Reads the Bible” event, which organizers said drew hundreds and assigned President Donald Trump 2 Chronicles 7:11-22, called for national repentance and warned of disaster without moral course correction.
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State officials and Republicans consider redrawing Mississippi’s congressional districts to remove Rep. Bennie Thompson, but legal challenges and election laws complicate the effort, experts say.
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Gov. Tate Reeves signed bills that fund the Mississippi Main Street Revitalization Grant Program, allocating about $10 million to 26 downtown projects, the Mississippi Development Authority said.
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