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Northeast Mississippi Community College said Tyler Samaniego has been promoted to the Boston Red Sox and could make his major league debut in Boston. The college said he will wear No. 78 and is the first Tiger to reach the majors.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said students, faculty and staff gathered on the campus lawn to celebrate Unity Day, embracing the community’s diversity.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said a recent job fair gave students and community members a chance to explore job options and meet potential employers.
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Veronica Gillespie pleaded guilty to attempted murder and aggravated assault in Prentiss County and was sentenced to 30 years in prison, officials say.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee asked followers and partner organizations to share where they take shelter to help identify safe places during high-impact weather, the agency said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said students selected free professional clothing at a recent Dress for Success 2026 event to prepare for job interviews, graduation and entering the workforce.
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A Prentiss County woman has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted murder and aggravated
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation has narrowed a list of statewide solutions to 10 and is asking residents to complete a survey by April 17, the agency said.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College says students in its Residential and Commercial Wiring course are gaining hands-on skills that lead directly to employment. The college urged prospective students to enroll and contact Mason Smith for more information.
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Forecasters say much of the Mid-South has at least a 60 percent chance of highs above 80 degrees by Friday, with the trend expected to strengthen into next week.
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The U.S. Air Force has assigned the A-10 Warthog a new role targeting boats in Iran, extending its service amid ongoing congressional resistance to retiring the aircraft.
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A week of ceasefires, rescues and moonshots reminds us that national drama and ordinary courage keep finding each other on the same evening news.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, said Tuesday he will support a House war powers resolution he had previously opposed and criticized President Donald Trump’s threat against Iran.
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The Pentagon said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff chair Gen. Dan Caine will brief reporters at 8 a.m. EDT Wednesday following President Trump’s announcement of a two-week pause on strikes against Iran.
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Gary Woodland returned to Augusta National this week after a win at the Houston Open in March and a yearlong struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder following brain surgery, he said.
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Pope Leo criticized President Trump’s threats against Iran days before a temporary delay in military action was announced, urging peace and the protection of civilians.
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A federal judge temporarily halted plans to restrict mail orders of mifepristone, but warned that the drug’s distribution could face major changes as the FDA reviews its safety and regulations.
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President Donald Trump has reversed his previous threat to attack Iran, announcing a two-week suspension of bombing plans.
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President Donald Trump announced a ‘double-sided ceasefire’ with Iran just hours before he set a deadline for Tehran to strike a deal or face military strikes.
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The Mississippi Board of Trustees will hold two listening sessions in April to gather input on candidates for the university’s next president. Comments can also be submitted online.
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