Child injured by stray bullet in Jackson, police say
Jackson police say a child was struck by a stray bullet May 30 in the York Drive area and investigators are working to determine the circumstances.
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White Sox call up former Ole Miss shortstop Jacob Gonzalez after Murakami injury
The Chicago White Sox promoted infielder Jacob Gonzalez to the major leagues May 30, the team said, after Munetaka Murakami suffered a hamstring strain.
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Southern Miss eliminated from Hattiesburg regional with 15-11 extra-inning loss to Virginia
Virginia scored four runs in the 10th inning to knock out Southern Miss 15-11 on Saturday, ending the Golden Eagles’ stay in the Hattiesburg regional.
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Pearl River wins NJCAA Division II baseball title on walk-off RBI
Pearl River Community College beat South Mountain 4-3 on a walk-off RBI single in the 11th inning to claim its second NJCAA Division II baseball championship in four years, the college said.
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Louisiana changes chronic wasting disease rules as scientists warn of risks
Louisiana lawmakers narrowed wildlife officials’ authority to restrict baiting and feeding and advanced a bill to allow deer rehabilitation, moves scientists say could worsen the spread of chronic wasting disease.
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Marginal severe storm risk in place for Mid-South Monday
Forecasters say a Marginal (Level 1 of 5) risk for severe storms is expected Monday across the Mid-South, with the main threats being damaging winds, heavy downpours and isolated hail.
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DA warns seniors about scams at Prentiss County appreciation day
District Attorney Jason D. Herring attended the Prentiss County TRIAD and Sheriff’s Department Senior Citizens Appreciation Day and urged caution against phone, text and online scams, he said.
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SR 16/149 bridge project enters final phase, MDOT says
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said crews have completed two bridges and the deck on a third and are finishing roadway work on the State Route 16/149 replacements across the Yazoo River Floodway Channels.
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Southern Squeeze to Serve Lemonade, Dirty Sodas at Burnside Music Fest
Burnside Music Fest organizers said Southern Squeeze will offer lemonades, dirty sodas and specialty drinks on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley, Mississippi.
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Donna Brazile declines to discuss Jill Biden’s stroke comment, urges Democrats to focus on future
Former DNC interim chair Donna Brazile declined to comment on Jill Biden’s remark that she feared Joe Biden suffered a stroke during the 2024 debate and urged Democrats to concentrate on upcoming elections.
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NEMCC Continuing Education offers pathway into high-demand EMS field
NEMCC Continuing Education says emergency medical services are in high demand across Mississippi and is inviting people to start its EMS pathway program.
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U.S. military kills 3 in strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military said Friday it killed three men in a strike on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific, U.S. Southern Command said in a post on X.
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Former Border Patrol Official Urges ICE Agents to ‘Give Them Hell’ Amid NJ Clashes
Greg Bovino, a former U.S. Border Patrol official, expressed support for ICE agents during protests outside a New Jersey detention center this week.
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White House says Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ after physical
A memo from the president’s physician released late Friday said President Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ following his annual physical at Walter Reed earlier this week, the White House said.
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Claude Lemieux, NHL star and Stanley Cup champion, dies at 60
Lemieux’s death was sudden and came days after he participated in a Canadiens torch lighting ceremony. Tributes from family and hockey legends poured in.
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Jalen Williams ruled out of Thunder-Spurs Game 7 with hamstring injury, coach says
Oklahoma City guard Jalen Williams will not play in Saturday’s winner-take-all Game 7 because of a lingering left hamstring injury, ESPN reported Friday. Coach Mark Daigneault said Williams tried to contribute despite not being fully healthy.
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Eight riders stranded on Texas roller coaster for over three hours
Eight people were left dangling on the Iron Shark roller coaster at Pleasure Pier in Galveston for more than three hours before rescue efforts concluded, officials said.
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Judge orders Kennedy Center to remove Trump’s name from building
A judge ruled that former President Donald Trump’s name must be removed from the Kennedy Center, citing its dedication to John F. Kennedy.
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Stone, Parker lead Mississippi State past Lipscomb in regional opener
Duke Stone struck out 10 and Jacob Parker had an RBI single and a home run as Mississippi State opened its NCAA regional with a 10-1 win over Lipscomb, according to the box score.
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Texas ousts Mississippi State 4-0 to stay alive at Women’s College World Series
Teagan Kavan pitched a complete-game four-hitter as Texas defeated Mississippi State 4-0, eliminating the Bulldogs from the Women’s College World Series. The Longhorns advance to another elimination game Sunday.
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