Fans urged to stay hydrated as football season returns
An announcement said football season is back but cooler temperatures have not yet arrived, and fans attending weekend games should stay hydrated and seek shade.
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Blue Mountain Christian University highlights teacher training programs, school says
Blue Mountain Christian University’s School of Education said in a social media post that it is expanding opportunities for future and current teachers, from undergraduate preparation to advanced degrees and endorsements.
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Mid-South under heat advisories through Labor Day weekend, NWS Memphis says
The National Weather Service in Memphis says oppressive heat and humidity will persist through the Labor Day weekend, with afternoon heat indices reaching 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary, backed by progressive supporters including Hasan Piker
Sen. Ed Markey secured a decisive victory in Massachusetts’ Democratic primary, with supporters like Twitch streamer Hasan Piker celebrating his progressive stance and longevity in politics.
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Small Moments, Big Memories: The Heartbeat of Our Neighborhoods
In a world of headlines and headlines, it’s often the quiet moments and familiar faces that remind us what truly matters.
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Lynch wins Massachusetts primary over challenger in generational race
Rep. Stephen Lynch defeated attorney Patrick Roath in the Democratic primary for Massachusetts’s 8th District, according to Decision Desk HQ.
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U.S. conducts new strikes on Iran amid ongoing tensions
The U.S. military launched a fresh wave of strikes in Iran as regional tensions persist into the seventh month, targeting Iranian military sites, according to U.S. Central Command.
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Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary, defies trend of older Democrats losing to younger rivals
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger in Massachusetts primary, bucking recent trend of older Democrats losing to younger opponents amid debates over generational change in Congress.
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Democrat Richard Neal retains seat after primary challenge from progressive challenger
Rep. Richard Neal defeated Jeromie Whalen in Massachusetts’ 1st District primary, fending off a progressive effort to unseat a longtime incumbent. Neal’s victory preserves a key Democratic leadership role.
Read moreBobcat found perched at top of Kirkland stairs after 911 call
Kirkland police say a homeowner who reported banging inside their house last week was surprised to find a bobcat perched at the top of the stairs; the animal was sedated and released by wildlife officials with no injuries reported.
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Massachusetts Democrat Stephen Lynch Wins Primary Against Progressive Challenger
Rep. Stephen Lynch has defeated progressive challenger Patrick Roath in Massachusetts’s 8th District primary, amid a contest marked by ideological clashes and generational differences.
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U.S. Replaces Carrier in Middle East; Supply Problems Likely to Persist, Reporter Says
The U.S. military replaced the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East with another aircraft carrier amid a crew morale crisis, and Pentagon reporter John Ismay says logistical challenges for supply ships in the region are likely to continue.
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Noel Polk honored with Mississippi Writers Trail marker at Southern Miss
A Mississippi Writers Trail marker recognizing Noel Polk was unveiled at the University of Southern Mississippi, honoring the Faulkner scholar’s work and influence, Visit Mississippi said.
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Podcast The Rumblings Plans Week One Mailbag Ahead of 2026 Season
With the start of the 2026 college football season hours away, the podcast The Rumblings will feature hosts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone returning to their mailbag for a Week One episode, the hosts said.
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Researchers scale up carbon-recycling catalysts, lower costs
University of Mississippi and Texas A&M researchers report in ACS Omega that they produced 75-gram batches of a nickel-iron single-atom catalyst and estimate recycling costs could fall to $145 per ton.
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Chevron expected to expand operations in Venezuela, U.S. official says
Chevron is poised to announce an expansion of its Venezuela operations, according to a U.S. official. The move follows the Biden administration’s partnership with a Venezuelan energy company.
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House approves short-term funding bill to avert shutdown before election
The House passed a stopgap spending measure Tuesday by a 370-48 vote to fund federal agencies at current levels through Dec. 11. The Senate had already approved the bill and it now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, lawmakers said.
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Trial dates set for out-of-state suspects accused of threatening witnesses in Nolan Wells case
Two out-of-state residents face federal charges for threatening witnesses related to Nolan Wells’ death investigation, with trials scheduled for fall in Mississippi.
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Hezekiah Watkins Celebrates 69th Birthday at Mississippi Civil Rights Museum
Civil rights veteran Hezekiah Watkins, the youngest Freedom Rider at age 13, marked his birthday Tuesday at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, sharing stories from his activism and ongoing legacy.
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Senatobia police chief fired after racist text messages surface
The Senatobia Police Department’s chief was dismissed following reports of racist and degrading language in text messages, amid ongoing scrutiny of the department’s handling of a fatal shooting.
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