Forecast model shows storms possible if front stalls
A Warn-on-Forecast System run indicates storms could initiate in a highlighted area if a frontal boundary stalls; the model also shows strong convective inhibition.
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Crime Stoppers, Tupelo police seek suspects in April 28 shoplifting
Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi and the Tupelo Police Department released photos of suspects in the April 28 shoplifting and are offering up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, officials said.
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Mississippi DPS names May Employees of the Month
The Mississippi Department of Public Safety has recognized four employees as May Employees of the Month for their outstanding work.
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Officials Urge Early Action as Hurricane Preparedness Week Reaches Day 4
Emergency officials said residents should leave early or take protective actions when a hurricane threatens, warning that delays can increase danger.
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Storm Prediction Center issues enhanced severe-weather risk for Mississippi
The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center on Wednesday issued an enhanced risk of severe storms for Mississippi from the afternoon of May 6 into the early morning of May 7, 2026. The center warned of damaging winds up to 70 mph, golf-ball-size hail and possible strong tornadoes.
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New traffic signal now operating at U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County
The Mississippi Department of Transportation says a new traffic signal at U.S. 49 and State Route 149 in Simpson County is fully operational as part of a project to improve safety and traffic flow.
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Slow-moving front brings severe storms and flash-flood risk near Interstate 40
A slow-moving cold front will produce a secondary round of severe weather mainly along and south of Interstate 40 this afternoon and into the evening, the National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee said. The agency also warned of 1.5 to 2 inches of additional rain and a potential flash-flood threat.
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Two planes came within about 500 feet while approaching JFK, FAA says
Flight-tracking data and air-traffic audio indicate an Endeavor Air flight and a Cirrus SR22 were separated by roughly 475 to 500 feet while approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport, authorities and media reports say.
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A Tale of Unexpected Compassion in Uncertain Times
Amid the headlines of political shifts and international tensions, one story of quiet kindness reminds us of the enduring power of human connection.
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Greene projected winner in Michigan Senate special; Democrats keep majority
Decision Desk HQ projected Democrat Chedrick Greene won the special election for Michigan’s 35th Senate District, preserving and expanding the party’s slim majority in the chamber.
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Trump-backed challengers unseat five Indiana state Senate incumbents in primary
Five of seven incumbents targeted by President Donald Trump’s endorsed challengers lost Indiana state Senate primaries Tuesday, according to state election results, a development tied to the president’s push to redraw congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections.
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Gubernatorial candidates target Becerra at California debate
Candidates vying to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom criticized Xavier Becerra during Tuesday’s debate, highlighting his rise in the crowded race after Eric Swalwell’s exit.
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Judge: S.C. inmate who says he’s immortal unfit for execution
A South Carolina judge found that John Richard Wood cannot be executed because mental health experts say his delusions leave him unable to rationally understand or communicate about his punishment, court filings show.
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Scalise urges Pritzker to reflect after blaming Trump for political violence
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise criticized Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker for blaming President Trump for fostering political violence, calling for self-reflection.
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Cameron Brink cites racial privilege in marketing opportunities in WNBA
Los Angeles Sparks forward Cameron Brink discusses her success in fashion and social media, highlighting racial disparities in endorsement opportunities within the league.
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Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio GOP primary, will rematch Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Projections Tuesday showed Derek Merrin winning the Republican primary in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, setting up a rematch with longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a race seen as highly competitive.
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Boom Ball to Bring Family-Friendly Baseball Show to Trustmark Park
The event features a fast-paced, rule-bending version of baseball with live entertainment, set for June 20 in Pearl, Mississippi.
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Hosts say Mississippi State nears return of postseason baseball to Starkville
Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone said on The Rumblings podcast that Mississippi State appears poised to host postseason play in Starkville for the first time in five years. The hosts returned with a new Twitter mailbag edition for fans.
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Jackson council asks AG if private funds can supplement police chief’s pay
Council member Tina Clay asked the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office whether private donations can make up the difference in Police Chief RaShall Brackney’s pay after a dispute over her salary and benefits, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Thompson compares Supreme Court ruling to a second Civil War
Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson criticized the recent Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais, calling it ‘equivalent to a second Civil War.’
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