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Sixth graders at Booneville Middle School marked the completion of the D.A.R.E. program with a ceremony and celebration, including certificates and a skating party.
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Authorities in Mississippi confiscated nearly 460 pounds of methamphetamine, marijuana, and cocaine during a routine inspection on Interstate 22. One suspect was arrested, officials said.
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The World Health Organization’s top official expressed concern over the swift outbreak of a rare Ebola strain in Congo, with reports of at least 134 suspected deaths and more than 500 cases.
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This week’s primaries — from Georgia runoffs to a Democratic governor’s win and a string of incumbent losses — arrive amid headlines about Iran and a sweeping wave of mid‑decade redistricting. Voters are left to sort global drama and local choices on the same front step.
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Decision Desk HQ projected Tuesday that Republican-appointed Justices Charlie Bethel and Sarah Warren defeated Democratic-backed challengers Miracle Rankin and Jen Jordan in their Georgia Supreme Court reelection bids.
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Decision Desk HQ projects Gov. Tina Kotek will face Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan again in the Oregon governor’s race. Kotek narrowly defeated Drazan in 2022 by less than four percentage points, according to state results.
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President Donald Trump’s endorsement helped Ed Gallrein defeat Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, marking another victory in Trump’s ongoing campaign against GOP lawmakers who oppose him.
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Camron Lee, 40, was arrested in Baja California, Mexico, nearly two years after allegedly fleeing with his children following his partner’s murder, authorities said.
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Terri Pickens won the Democratic nomination and will challenge Republican Gov. Brad Little in November, The Associated Press reported.
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Gov. Brad Little defeated seven Republican opponents in Tuesday’s primary, securing the GOP nomination as he seeks a third term, The Associated Press reported.
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A Justice Department document posted on the department’s website says the U.S. is “forever barred and precluded” from examining or prosecuting President Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization’s current tax issues as part of a settlement.
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Gov. Tate Reeves asked President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration after storms on May 6-7 that produced seven tornadoes and injured 26 people, WJTV reported.
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The Jackson Hinds Library System said the Medgar Evers Library will remain closed because of ongoing HVAC cooling issues and hopes to reopen by mid- to late summer, WJTV reported.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety’s Interdiction Unit said it seized 376 pounds of methamphetamine, 82 pounds of marijuana and two kilograms of powder cocaine during a commercial vehicle inspection on Interstate 22.
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With incumbent Auditor Shad White expected to run for governor in 2027, State Sen. Daniel Sparks announced his bid for Mississippi state auditor, citing his financial background and legislative experience, the Magnolia Tribune reported.
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The NAACP launched an “Out of Bounds” campaign Tuesday urging Black athletes, families, alumni and fans to withhold athletic and financial support from public universities in seven Southern states it says are restricting Black voting representation.
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The Mississippi Democratic Party announced plans for nonviolent protests, including boycotts, following the Supreme Court’s decision to vacate a redistricting order that could cost the party seats in state legislature.
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The NAACP on Tuesday launched the “Out of Bounds” campaign urging Black athletes, fans and alumni to withhold support from public universities in states it says are undermining Black voting representation.
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Dozens attended Clocked In, a free workforce expo at the Jackson Medical Mall on May 19 that aimed to link employers, training programs and community groups with people seeking work, organizers said.
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Burnside Music Fest organizers said Tita’s Tacos & Tamales will serve street tacos, tamales and other fresh-made items at the festival on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in historic downtown Ripley.
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