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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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Benjamin Coleman pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent certification sheets to obtain unemployment funds, according to Mississippi State Auditor Shad White.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said it is replacing six bridges along I-20 at the Hinds-Warren County line and nearing completion of three bridges on State Route 16/149 over the Yazoo River Floodway Channels.
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NEMCC said it is seeking lifeguards for the summer, open to graduating high school seniors and current students. Applicants must be certified or willing to earn certification.
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Northeast said commencement ceremonies will be held May 14-18, 2026, at the Bonner Arnold Coliseum on the Booneville campus, with live streaming available.
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Northeast Bookstore at Cartwright Hall said it will offer 75% off clearance racks, 26% off storewide and discounts on brands including Ray-Ban, Oakley and Vera Bradley during a May 11–14 sale.
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The Booneville Police Department said it is marking National Police Week by remembering officers who died in the line of duty and thanking current officers and their families for their service.
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A news release said Disaster Survivor Assistance Centers for DR-48-99 will open Monday, May 11, at 8 a.m., in Carroll, Coahoma, Grenada, Holmes, Montgomery, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Yalobusha counties. The release said Disaster Recovery Centers in six other counties remain open.
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A donation drop-off point has opened at 702 Saints Trail NW in Brookhaven, open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., organizers said. Needed items include hygiene products, diapers, nonperishable food, cleaning supplies, buckets, gas cans and chainsaws.
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Forecasters said temperatures will be near normal in the mid-70s to lower 80s early in the week, then rise to the mid-80s and low-90s later. Dry conditions are expected through at least Friday.
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The U.S. Army said the remains of a soldier who went missing during military drills in Morocco were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean. Military teams are searching for a second missing soldier, the Army said.
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