Mississippi DOT urges drivers to watch for motorcycles during May
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and urged motorists to know blind spots, leave extra space and drive defensively.
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Guntown man charged with felony shoplifting in Tupelo
Jordan T. Ivy, 34, was arrested May 7 after investigators say he repeatedly stole merchandise from a Walmart on West Main Street, police said.
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Tupelo Police Department hosts North Pontotoc Life Skills students for drone demo
The Tupelo Police Department said in a social media post that it hosted North Pontotoc Schools’ Life Skills students for a visit that included a live drone demonstration and a tour of the Criminal Investigation Division.
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Pool rentals now available at Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center
The Gaye Roden Carr Aquatic Center announced pool rentals for birthdays, parties and special events this summer. Officials said swim lesson dates will be released soon.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education readies graduation with alumni help
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program said graduation preparations are underway, with graduates assisting a Booneville teacher in decorating and organizing for the ceremony.
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Two Northeast Mississippi Community College Adult Education Students Earn HSE
Northeast Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education program announced that Timothy Mackin and Ethan Ringo earned their high school equivalency credentials, the program said in a social media post.
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Miss. audit finds millions paid for absent children at child care centers
A state audit found taxpayers likely paid between $13.8 million and $30.9 million in fiscal 2024 for children reported absent from Mississippi child care centers, with 20% of centers accounting for 90% of paid absences, the auditor’s office said.
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Midsouth to warm into 90s; storms hold off until Sunday
Forecasters say the Midsouth will see moderate temperatures and lower humidity through Friday, with some locations reaching about 90 degrees and showers not expected until at least Sunday.
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Tippah Tumblers to Hold Ribbon-Cutting in Ripley
Organizers said Tippah Tumblers will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. at 204 N. Commerce St. in Ripley and invited the public to attend.
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Minnesota Senate passes bill restricting federal agents’ mask-wearing and allowing lawsuits over immigration enforcement
The Minnesota Senate approved a bill aimed at limiting federal immigration agents’ ability to conceal their identities and enabling residents to sue over alleged constitutional violations. The measure now moves to the House.
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Swarthmore removes professor’s name from hall after review finds he excavated Native burial
Swarthmore College has removed Spencer Trotter’s name from a campus building after a review found he excavated a Lenape burial site and displayed remains, the student newspaper reported.
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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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