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Wayne Cantrell, director of digital forensics for the Mississippi Department of Public Safety, received the Digital Investigation Catalyst Award from the Law&Crime Network’s JUSTYS Awards, the department said. The agency said the award recognizes leaders who advance technology and collaboration in digital investigations.
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Meteorologists say an upper-level disturbance will increase showers and thunderstorms late Wednesday into Thursday, and a cold front this weekend will bring a second, smaller round that likely will not relieve current drought conditions.
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Several House members facing expulsion or disciplinary action resigned instead, preventing an unprecedented attempt to oust four Members in one week.
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As Typhoon Sinlaku lashes remote U.S. islands and global tensions simmer, Americans find themselves weathering more than just storms—both literal and political.
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U.S. Southern Command said the military conducted its 50th lethal strike against an alleged drug-trafficking vessel Tuesday in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people it called ‘narco-terrorists.’
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Rep. Clay Fuller was sworn in Tuesday after winning a special election to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s term in Georgia. His arrival helps Republicans maintain their narrow House majority.
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White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Tuesday accused Democrats of keeping ‘blackmail files’ to control members, comments that came as some sought to remove Rep. Eric Swalwell over allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault.
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James Heaps, a former UCLA obstetrician-gynecologist, was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sexual assault involving patients at the university.
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A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 near Loveland Ski Area involved at least 75 vehicles, prompting a lengthy closure amid hazardous winter conditions, authorities said.
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The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday it will not file additional domestic violence charges against reality star Taylor Frankie Paul, citing statute of limitations and insufficient evidence, officials said.
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More than 100 empty oil tankers are en route to U.S. ports to load American crude amid ongoing U.S. efforts to restrict Iran’s oil exports, according to the White House.
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Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone teamed up for the first official mailbag episode of ‘The Rumblings,’ the show announced. The podcast’s description noted Mississippi State may be struggling on the baseball field.
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Tristan Bissetta had four hits, including a home run, and was named game MVP as No. 25 Ole Miss beat No. 22 Southern Miss 10-3 at Trustmark Park on Tuesday.
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Mississippi has the highest in-state answer rate for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reflecting the state’s strong efforts in mental health crisis response and prevention.
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Gov. Tate Reeves allowed a bill to become law without his signature that bars Department of Marine Resources officers from stopping or boarding vessels without probable cause, lawmakers and the senator who sponsored the measure said.
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Former House Speaker Philip Gunn announced his bid for governor of Mississippi, emphasizing economic development, social issues, and attracting young families to the state.
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Greenwood Leflore Hospital has issued a WARN notice indicating potential mass layoffs as it prepares to close, pending discussions with a larger health system and legal considerations.
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A new state law could transfer control of Jackson’s water system to a regional authority by 2027, pending court approval. The legislation was signed by Gov. Tate Reeves amid ongoing negotiations and legal challenges.
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Gunn, a Republican and former House speaker, announced his campaign Tuesday, focusing on tax reform and job growth in Mississippi.
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Brad White, executive director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, will speak at Hal and Mal’s on Monday, April 20, organizers said. Registration details are available on the Stennis Capitol Press Forum website.
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