Motorcyclist killed in crash near Jackson Preparatory School
A motorcyclist died after colliding with stopped traffic at a red light in Flowood, Mississippi, police say.
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Belhaven softball advances to NCAA Division III super regionals with win over Emory
Belhaven softball secured its fourth-ever super regional appearance after defeating Emory in a winner-take-all game. The Blazers now prepare to host Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the next round.
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Mississippi lawmaker Jeff Hale arrested on DUI charges in DeSoto County
State Rep. Jeff Hale was taken into custody Friday night after a traffic stop in DeSoto County. Hale denies being under the influence, citing a family emergency.
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Mississippi State’s Late-Season Losses Raise Postseason Questions
Columnist Brian Hadad wrote that Mississippi State lost another series after winning Game 1 for the second straight weekend, leaving doubts about how far coach Brian O’Connor’s first team in Starkville can go in the postseason.
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Magnolia Tribune piece: Ascension shows God is ‘an arising God,’ writer says
A Magnolia Tribune opinion piece argues Jesus’ ascension demonstrates that God is ‘an arising God’ and is sufficient to meet believers’ future challenges, citing Acts and the Psalms.
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Reeves cancels special session, likely leaving Bennie Thompson’s district intact
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves canceled a planned special legislative session to consider redrawing the state’s four congressional districts, a move Mississippi Today said likely preserves the majority-Black seat held by Rep. Bennie Thompson.
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Charles Rugg, Belhaven coach and Mississippi Sports Hall of Famer, dies at 94
Charles Rugg, who built Belhaven University’s basketball program and influenced generations of coaches and players, died Thursday at 94, sportswriter Rick Cleveland reported.
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Mississippi faces decline in public school enrollment, raising funding concerns
Since 2013, nearly 70,000 students have left Mississippi public schools, prompting fears of budget cuts and school closures as districts struggle with declining enrollment and state funding changes.
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Cyclists urged to perform ABC Quick Check for Bike Safety Month
Organizers of Bike Safety Month urged cyclists to inspect their bicycles before each ride, recommending the ABC Quick Check to spot common mechanical problems.
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Storm Prediction Center issues slight risk for severe storms Tuesday in northeast Arkansas, Missouri Bootheel and far west Tennessee
The Storm Prediction Center issued a slight risk for severe thunderstorms Tuesday across northeast Arkansas, the Missouri Bootheel and far west Tennessee, saying large hail and damaging winds are the main threats.
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Man in New Mexico charged with forgery linked to 26-year-old Monaco fire
A man charged in New Mexico with forgery and larceny and convicted of arranging a hit on his estranged wife has been tied to a 26-year-old blaze in Monaco that killed a billionaire and his private nurse, prosecutors said.
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Forecast models show at least 1.5 inches of rain for most of area through Friday
Forecast models indicate the majority of the area will receive at least 1.5 inches of rain through Friday, and forecasters urged residents to be prepared for wet conditions.
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Haberman: Trump appears disconnected after remark on Americans’ finances, Iran
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman said Friday that President Donald Trump appears less attuned to voters’ concerns after telling reporters he does not think “even a little bit” about Americans’ financial situations when dealing with Iran.
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Trump suggests challenging Rep. Boebert as she campaigns with Massie in Kentucky
Former President Donald Trump hinted at withdrawing his endorsement of Rep. Lauren Boebert amid her campaign activities with Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky. The move signals potential GOP challenges ahead of her reelection bid.
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Maduro ally Alex Saab deported after February arrest, report says
Alex Saab, a Colombian businessman and longtime Maduro associate, was reportedly deported after a February arrest in a joint U.S.-Venezuelan operation, The Associated Press reported.
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Letlow and Fleming to face off in Louisiana GOP runoff after Cassidy loses renomination
Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a Republican runoff in Louisiana, toppling Sen. Bill Cassidy in a test of former President Donald Trump’s influence, The Associated Press reported.
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Trump criticizes Democrats after scientists move away from extreme climate scenario
President Donald Trump criticized Democratic climate policies on Truth Social after researchers and media reports said the high-emissions scenario RCP8.5, later SSP5-8.5, is being phased out as an implausible worst-case pathway.
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Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor to win Preakness Stakes
Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor to win the Preakness Stakes, marking the colt’s first victory of the year, according to race results.
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‘Survivor’ finalist advocates for sister believed murdered
Joe Hunter, a finalist on ‘Survivor,’ is working to prove his sister was murdered after her death was ruled a suicide. He and their mother are speaking out about domestic violence.
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Civil Rights Coalition Readies Fight for Black Representation After Supreme Court Ruling
Mississippi Free Press reported that a multiracial group of civil rights leaders and activists is preparing a new push to defend Black political representation after a Supreme Court decision that further weakened the Voting Rights Act.
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