Northeast Way Award Honorees Recognize Dedication and Compassion
Dr. Kristy Church is this month’s recipient of the Northeast Way Award for her exceptional support and mentorship of students in nursing education.
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News, sports and community updates from Tippah County and across Mississippi. Newest stories first.
NWS office in Jackson issues marginal severe-storm risk April 4-5
The National Weather Service office in Jackson warned of a marginal risk for severe storms across parts of the state Saturday afternoon into early Sunday, with damaging winds and quarter-sized hail the main threats.
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Cold front brings showers, storms Saturday; damaging winds possible in Arkansas, Mississippi
Forecasters say a cold front moving in Saturday will bring showers and thunderstorms, with a few storms possibly strong to severe and mainly a threat for damaging winds in parts of eastern Arkansas and northern Mississippi.
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Artemis II crew shares experience aboard Orion on historic moon mission
NASA’s Artemis II crew described life aboard the Orion spacecraft during their journey to the moon, marking the farthest humans have traveled from Earth in over 50 years.
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Colorado House advances bill allowing lawsuits over conversion therapy after Supreme Court ruling
The Colorado House approved legislation permitting individuals harmed by conversion therapy to sue licensed professionals, days after the Supreme Court blocked enforcement of the state’s ban. The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Trump’s Iran War Speech Leaves Questions Amid Ongoing Bombing Campaign
President Donald Trump delivered a 19-minute address claiming victory over Iran but announced continued bombing efforts, raising questions about the true goals of the U.S. campaign.
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Leavitt defends SAVE America Act at Turning Point event
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the proposed SAVE America Act amid questions about its impact on voter rights.
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USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia amid potential Middle East deployment
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world’s largest aircraft carrier, left Croatia after repairs and may be heading back to the Middle East, according to the Navy.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche denies Trump link to Pam Bondi’s firing
Todd Blanche, the acting U.S. attorney general, dismissed reports that President Donald Trump ousted Pam Bondi over the Epstein files or other issues, emphasizing her service and recent DOJ transparency efforts.
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Trump proposes up to 100% tariffs on some imported pharmaceuticals
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of up to 100% on certain imported patented drugs, citing national security concerns and aiming to boost domestic manufacturing.
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Leavitt says Trump named her White House press secretary in brief post-election call
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told Turning Point USA that President Donald Trump informed her by phone about a week after the election that she would be the press secretary, calling the moment “the most anti-climatic thing ever.”
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Fuller: New coach could return Arkansas to postseason
Jackson Fuller of the Southwest Times-Record told host Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series podcast that Arkansas was one of college football’s unluckiest teams last season and that the program hopes a new coach can return it to postseason contention in 2026.
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Mississippi State falls 10-9 to Georgia; reporter cites miscues despite bright spots
Mississippi State lost 10-9 to Georgia on Thursday night, and reporter Brian Hadad said mistakes cost the Bulldogs the game even as a few positive moments offered hope for the series.
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Mississippi judges set to receive pay raises in new fiscal year
Mississippi judges will get significant pay increases beginning in July after lawmakers approved a bill, pending governor’s action. The legislation raises salaries for various judicial positions by over $13,000 in some cases.
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Mississippi moves to ban abortion-inducing drugs under drug trafficking law
Mississippi legislation targeting abortion-inducing drugs has cleared the state legislature and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Tate Reeves. The measure criminalizes the distribution and use of such drugs in the state.
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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general amid department turmoil
President Donald Trump announced Pam Bondi’s departure as attorney general, citing her contentious tenure marked by investigations and department upheaval. Deputy AG Todd Blanche has been named acting attorney general.
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Judge reschedules trial for man charged in Jackson synagogue arson
U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate set a new trial date of June 1 after granting a defense request to delay proceedings, court records show. Stephen Spencer Pittman faces federal and state arson charges in the Jan. 10 fire at Beth Israel Congregation in northeast Jackson.
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Mississippi lawmakers approve $253M ‘Christmas tree’ bill funding nearly 400 local projects
The Legislature on Thursday passed a $253 million package that funds projects across the state, while critics said Democratic areas were shortchanged and leaders signaled a possible special session on pharmacy benefit managers.
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Mississippi governor vetoes bill on rural health funds oversight
Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed legislation aimed at increasing oversight of federal rural health care funds, citing concerns over potential delays and loss of up to $1 billion over five years.
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Stay Present: The Final Four Lesson from Arizona to the Women’s Semifinals
As college basketball condenses into a two-week sprint, one quality separates the storylines from the clichés: the ability to stay present. The brackets are set, the best players remain, and history is waiting — if teams can handle the moment.
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