Comey says he will keep criticizing Trump ahead of criminal trial
Former FBI director James Comey said Monday he will continue to speak out about President Donald Trump as the president faces a criminal trial.
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Trump urges South Carolina Republicans to be ‘bold’ on redistricting
Former President Donald Trump called on South Carolina Republicans to act courageously ahead of a redistricting vote, citing Tennessee’s recent map approval.
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Suspect identified as Tyler Brown shot after opening fire on Cambridge roadway; two injured
A man identified by Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan walked along Memorial Drive in Cambridge on Monday firing into traffic before being shot by a state trooper and an armed civilian, officials said. Two people in vehicles were taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, authorities said.
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U.S. rejects U.N. migration declaration, says ‘mass migration was never safe’
The State Department said Monday it will not back a U.N. progress declaration from the International Migration Review Forum, accusing U.N. agencies of facilitating mass migration and saying the United States will again oppose the Global Compact for Migration.
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Trump nominates former FEMA director to lead agency again
Cameron Hamilton, who briefly led FEMA in 2025, has been nominated to return as head of the agency, according to sources familiar with the matter.
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Trump pushes to suspend federal gas tax as Iran war continues
President Donald Trump told CBS News he wants to suspend the federal gas tax to give Americans relief at the pump amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe reported.
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Coach Brian O’Connor Joins SportsTalk Mississippi After Frustrating Weekend
Coach Brian O’Connor spoke with host Brian Hadad on SportsTalk Mississippi after Mississippi State suffered consecutive losses that have put the team on the NCAA regional bubble, Hadad said.
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Analysts Say Mississippi State Could Have Been NCAA Tournament Host With Tougher Scheduling
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone argue Mississippi State likely would have been a host in the upcoming NCAA Tournament if it had won one or two more games and scheduled tougher out‑of‑conference opponents.
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Jackson folds Parks and Recreation into two departments after 6-1 council vote
The Jackson City Council voted 6-1 to eliminate the Parks and Recreation Department and place its staff under Public Works and Human and Cultural Services to help address an estimated $23 million deficit, city officials said. The move will save about $143,000 in salaries and benefits, officials said.
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Fifth Circuit vacates order to redraw Mississippi Supreme Court districts, sends case back to trial court
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on Monday vacated a liability order that would have required Mississippi to redraw its state Supreme Court districts and remanded the case to a federal district court following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Louisiana v. Callais.
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Missouri running back Ahmad Hardy in stable condition after shooting at Mississippi concert
Missouri star running back Ahmad Hardy was shot in Mississippi early Sunday morning and underwent surgery, according to school officials. He remains in stable condition.
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xAI operating 46 temporary gas turbines in Mississippi without air permits, state says
Mississippi environmental officials say xAI has 46 temporary ‘mobile’ gas turbines at a Southaven site and are evaluating whether the company can add more. Advocates and the NAACP say the turbines should require permits under the Clean Air Act.
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26 injured after tornadoes strike Mississippi Pine Belt, officials say
Seven tornadoes, including an EF3, hit Mississippi’s Pine Belt on May 6-7, injuring 26 people and damaging homes and businesses, the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said.
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Mississippi asks judge to dismiss decades-old foster care lawsuit
Gov. Tate Reeves and the head of Child Protective Services asked a federal judge to end the Olivia Y. v. Barbour litigation, saying state reforms have addressed deficiencies cited in the long-running case, court filings show.
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Blue Mountain Christian falls 2-1 to No. 2 Grand View on walk-off single
Blue Mountain Christian University lost 2-1 to No. 2-seeded Grand View University on a walk-off single in the seventh inning Monday in Oklahoma City, the school said.
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Tupelo Police Department marks National Police Week
The Tupelo Police Department said it is observing National Police Week 2026 and joined communities nationwide in honoring law enforcement. The department thanked its staff and remembered officers who died in the line of duty.
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Tupelo fire department to hold hazmat training with railroads downtown
The Tupelo Fire Department said BNSF and Kansas City Southern will provide in-depth hazardous-materials training near the Mill district on the 12th, 13th and 14th. The department warned the public that heavy emergency vehicle presence and hazmat suits will be part of the exercises.
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Warmest air of year likely this weekend, forecasters say
Meteorologists say there is a greater-than-60% chance of widespread 90-degree temperatures Saturday and Sunday. Forecasters urged residents to stay hydrated as the heat builds.
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MDPS to hold 2026 fallen officer memorial at 10 a.m. tomorrow
MDPS said it will hold its 2026 Fallen Officer Memorial at 10 a.m. tomorrow to honor officers who died in the line of duty. The department said the ceremony will be streamed live on its MDPS Facebook page for those who cannot attend in person.
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Mississippi auditor announces guilty plea in operation targeting unemployment fraud
Benjamin Coleman pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent certification sheets to obtain unemployment funds, according to Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.
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