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A statement marking National Peace Officers Memorial Day said Sgt. Kevin Gale Stauffer Jr. is being remembered for his service to the City of Tupelo and that the city is honoring all officers who died in the line of duty.
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The office said in a May 15 social media post that the Northeast Mississippi Line of Duty Memorial in Amory on May 7 honored families and agencies of officers who died in the line of duty.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said six night students earned high school equivalency diplomas. The program posted a message of congratulations and encouragement.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program named Gage Godwin and Lorentaye Johnson as recent high school equivalency graduates, the program said in a post.
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In an opinion piece, a writer who identified herself as Phyllis Schlafly’s daughter said her mother prioritized babies and criticized feminist ideology. The writer urged tax changes and opposed government-subsidized child care.
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Rep. Young Kim wrote that China controls much of the rare earth market and that the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act would bolster U.S. supply chains and work with allies.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its teams joined Attorney General Lynn Fitch and law enforcement associations at the 16th Annual Fallen Officer Candlelight Vigil to honor officers who died in service.
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Tennessee voters were placed in three new congressional districts last week. NPR reporters traveled from Memphis to the Nashville suburbs to ask residents how the change affects representation.
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The NFL’s 2026 schedule release is more than a calendar — it’s a first draft of narratives, fantasy targets and TV theatre. From Broncos‑Chiefs opening Monday Night to a Week 17 NFC showdown on Sunday Night, the games we’ll talk about all summer are already set.
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President Trump late Thursday blamed former President Joe Biden and his administration for what he called the United States’ “decline,” citing Chinese President Xi Jinping’s comment that the U.S. may be a “declining nation” as the leaders met during a high-stakes visit, Trump said.
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At Thursday’s fifth and final debate, seven candidates running for California governor centered their closing arguments on affordability, addressing rising gas, grocery and housing prices.
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ESPN’s Paul Finebaum responded to Lane Kiffin’s recent comments about Ole Miss, accusing the coach of bitterness and attempting to diminish the program amid recruiting tensions.
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Cedric Alexander defeated Leon Slater to capture the TNA X Division Championship, ending Slater’s record-breaking reign and shocking fans in Sacramento.
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President Donald Trump told Fox News that Chinese President Xi Jinping said he would not provide military equipment to Iran and offered to help ease tensions, while U.S. officials and Reuters reporting highlight China’s continued oil ties with Tehran.
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The 2026 NFL season begins with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seahawks and Patriots and features international games in Australia, France, Mexico, and more. The schedule includes notable matchups and a season opener on a Wednesday.
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Mississippi State’s offense overwhelmed Texas A&M on Thursday, a showing commentators said all but secured a first-round NCAA Tournament host site. Brian Hadad and Brooks Bryan warned late-inning mistakes could trouble the Bulldogs later this weekend.
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A former sheriff wrote in Magnolia Tribune that support for law enforcement should transcend politics, citing staffing shortfalls, assaults on officers and recent declines in violent crime.
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A national review found adolescents with depression were more likely to use alcohol, marijuana and opioids, researchers at the University of Mississippi said.
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Mississippi Senate President Pro Tem Dean Kirby will chair a new Senate committee tasked with redistricting efforts, following recent legal and judicial developments.
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State attorneys urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that accuses Mississippi of racially discriminating against Jackson by withholding $36 million in pandemic recovery matching funds.
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