Northeast Mississippi Community College PTK welcomes new officers at year-end banquet
The college said in a post that outgoing Phi Theta Kappa officers handed leadership to a new team during an end-of-year banquet.
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Northeast Offers Hands-On Electrical Technology Training
Northeast said its electrical technology program provides hands-on instruction in wiring, circuits, motors and troubleshooting to prepare students for residential, commercial and industrial jobs.
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MEMA launches emergency loan program for storm-hit local governments
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency on April 28 launched a loan program to assist local governments affected by Winter Storm Fern, the agency said.
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Forecasters warn of enhanced severe-storm risk in parts of Mississippi
Forecasters warned Tuesday that parts of Mississippi are under an Enhanced Risk (3 of 5) for severe storms on April 28, 2026, with damaging winds up to 70 mph, golf-ball-size hail and possible tornadoes. They urged residents to stay weather-aware and have multiple ways to receive warnings.
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Parts of Mississippi under enhanced severe-weather risk
A severe weather alert on April 28, 2026, said parts of Mississippi were under an Enhanced Risk for severe storms, including damaging winds, hail and possible tornadoes.
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Trump calls for unity after Washington Hilton shooting, criticizes media and political rhetoric
Former President Donald Trump urged Americans to focus on unity following a gunfire incident at the Washington Hilton, criticizing inflammatory rhetoric and media coverage on all sides.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett posts mixed messages on social media after White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett issued contradictory statements on social media following a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, raising questions about her stance on political violence and conspiracy theories.
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Kid Rock rides in Army helicopter with Defense Secretary Hegseth in D.C.
Kid Rock and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth flew in Army Apache helicopters Monday amid controversy over military flights near the singer’s Tennessee home.
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Erika Kirk condemns White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting as political violence
Erika Kirk described the weekend shooting near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as a traumatic example of political violence in the U.S.
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U.S. Embassy tells staff to avoid Reynosa after reports of violence
The U.S. Embassy in Mexico ordered government employees to avoid the border city of Reynosa on Monday amid reports of “violent criminal activity,” the embassy said in a security alert.
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Cooper Flagg wins NBA Rookie of the Year in close vote over Kon Knueppel
Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg edged out Charlotte’s Kon Knueppel in a tight race for NBA Rookie of the Year, with voters citing Knueppel’s Play-In Tournament struggles as a factor.
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Rodent infestation prompts Angel Stadium concession stand shutdown
Health inspectors shut down a concession stand at Angel Stadium after discovering rodent droppings and a ceiling hole, officials say. The stadium’s issues come amid ongoing maintenance concerns.
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Kimmel says ‘expectant widow’ joke about Trumps was about age difference
Jimmy Kimmel told viewers Monday night that his “expectant widow” joke about President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump was intended to reference their age gap, and not to suggest violence, he said during his ABC monologue.
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ICE Detains Hancock County High School Students Waiting for Bus, Report Says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained brothers Max and Israel Makoka while they waited for a school bus in Hancock County, Mississippi, the Mississippi Free Press reported. Israel was weeks away from graduating.
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Former Rep. Nick Bain Announces Run for Mississippi State Auditor, Promises Fraud Probe
Nick Bain, a Republican and former Mississippi state representative from Corinth, announced Monday he will run for state auditor in 2027 and pledged to investigate public officials for fraud, the Mississippi Free Press reported.
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Crews work to restore power after weekend storms hit Mississippi
Severe storms and high winds left many in the Jackson metro area without power and caused fallen trees and downed lines, WJTV reported.
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Jackson asks federal court to block state law creating water authority
The City of Jackson on Monday asked a federal court to enjoin House Bill 1677, a new state law that would create the Metro Jackson Water Authority with three city-appointed board members, WJTV reported.
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Man accused of dismembering mother in Natchez home, investigators say
Investigators told WJTV 12 News that Zachary Lavel Jackson Jr. allegedly killed and dismembered his mother, Lana Brown Bradley, a beloved retired educator, at a Natchez home.
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Mississippi State coach Brian O’Connor discusses series sweep on SportsTalk Mississippi
Mississippi State’s baseball team has experienced six straight sweeps. Coach Brian O’Connor talks about the Bulldogs’ recent success over LSU during Super Bulldog Weekend.
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Mississippi State’s 30-year NFL Draft drought at receiver ends
Brenen Thompson was selected in the NFL Draft Saturday, ending a three-decade stretch without a Mississippi State wide receiver taken, commentators said. Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said the pick could help the Bulldogs recruit more pass catchers.
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