Four charged after Tupelo armed robbery, police say
Tupelo police said four people were charged after a May 28 armed robbery on Bryson Drive. One suspect was charged with conspiracy to commit armed robbery and had bond set at $50,000.
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Tupelo Police Department praised for cyber investigation work
Tupelo police officers involved in a cybercrime case are recognized for their efforts in collaboration with federal partners to prevent bank ATM thefts and pursue justice.
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A1 Family Foods to appear at Burnside Music Festival in Ripley
Burnside Music Festival organizers said A1 Family Foods, known for its corn dogs, will be a vendor at the event Saturday in Historic Downtown Ripley, Mississippi.
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Storms along Kentucky-Tennessee border to move into west Tennessee, update says
At 8:40 a.m. CDT, a weather update said thunderstorms along the Kentucky-Tennessee border were expected to move southeast into parts of west Tennessee within 15 to 30 minutes, bringing gusty winds, lightning and heavy rain.
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New adult education classes start June 10 for high school equivalency diploma
An online announcement says a new rotation of classes to prepare students for a high school equivalency diploma begins Wednesday, June 10, at 8 a.m.; the post included a registration link.
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Hurricane season begins; MEMA urges residents to prepare
Hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, and MEMA Executive Director Stephen McCraney urged residents to take steps now — before storms reach the Gulf.
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National Weather Service issues slight risk for severe storms for parts of the state
The National Weather Service issued a slight risk for severe storms for parts of the state on June 1, 2026, warning of damaging winds and hail.
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Elderly couple fatally stabbed in Queens apartment; no arrests, reports say
A 71-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman were found with multiple stab wounds in their Fresh Meadows apartment Saturday and later died, local media reported. Authorities had not announced any arrests, the reports said.
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U.S. strikes Iranian military sites after drone incident; Kuwait reports drone and missile fire
The U.S. military targeted Iranian radar and drone control facilities following Tehran’s downing of an American drone. Kuwait also reported drone and missile attacks Monday.
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When Faith Meets the Public Square: Courage, Truth and the Common Good
This week’s headlines — from redistricting questions at the Supreme Court to public health politics, school reforms, prison violence and new leadership at Jackson State — call the church to steady, prophetic engagement rooted in justice, care and truth.
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Macron urges Middle East leaders to help U.S., Iran seize peace opportunity
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday urged Middle East leaders to help the United States and Iran seize an urgent chance for a peace deal after months of war that closed the Strait of Hormuz, he said.
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Paxton to meet with Thune after winning GOP runoff for Senate seat
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune following his victory in the GOP runoff for the state’s Senate seat.
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Pence questions Trump’s conservative credentials, cites shift to populist policies
Former Vice President Mike Pence criticized Donald Trump for abandoning conservative principles in favor of populist rhetoric, according to a Wall Street Journal op-ed.
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Elizabeth Hurley, 60, shares photo in orange bikini from her swimwear line
Elizabeth Hurley posted a photo Wednesday showing her in an orange two-piece from her Elizabeth Hurley Beach brand, continuing a pattern of sharing swimwear images and tips on social media.
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Jeremy Sochan Will Be an NBA Champion Regardless of Finals Outcome
Jeremy Sochan appeared for both the San Antonio Spurs and New York Knicks this season, a circumstance that will leave him with a championship if either team wins the NBA Finals, according to team rosters and common league practice.
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Aid cuts hamper Uganda’s Ebola preparations
Aid workers in Uganda say reductions in foreign aid are undermining efforts to prepare for a possible rise in Ebola cases as the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo continues.
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Mississippi State beats Cincinnati 10-5 to reach Starkville regional final
Mississippi State defeated Cincinnati 10-5 on May 30, 2026, to advance to the Starkville regional final, WJTV reported. The Bulldogs will face the winner of Cincinnati and Louisiana Sunday at 7 p.m., WJTV said.
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17-year-old killed in crash on Highway 49 in Jackson
A 17-year-old died Saturday in a vehicle crash on Highway 49 at Cynthia Road in Jackson, police said. The crash involved a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander and a 2023 Honda Accord and is under investigation.
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Driver killed in fiery crash in Jackson, police say
A driver died in a fiery crash on West County Line Road in Jackson just before 9:30 p.m. on May 30, 2026, police said. The vehicle was a gray Hyundai Santa Fe driven by a 30-year-old woman, authorities said.
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Mississippi State beats Cincinnati 10-5, one win from regional title
Tomas Valincius struck out 10 and Mississippi State scored multiple-run innings to beat Cincinnati 10-5 in the Starkville Regional winner’s bracket game.
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