GOP lawmakers push back after Hegseth moves to livestream Nidal Hasan execution
Republican lawmakers criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s decision to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 in 2009.
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall near Destin with 105 mph winds; threats extend to Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi
SuperTalk Mississippi reports Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on Oct. 10, 2026, with 105 mph winds, bringing storm surge, damaging winds and heavy rain.
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Judge blocks DOJ nationwide voter-roll collection effort
A federal judge barred the Justice Department from collecting states’ voter registration records to identify suspected non-U.S. citizens, The Hill reported Oct. 10, 2026.
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MDOT says Hurricane Isaias may bring high winds, debris and flash flooding to south Mississippi starting Oct. 9
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Oct. 9 that Hurricane Isaias could bring high winds, debris and flash flooding to south Mississippi starting the night of Oct. 9, 2026.
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Trump brings Mike Tyson on stage at Syracuse rally, jokes he’s Bruce Blakeman’s security
President Trump brought Mike Tyson on stage while campaigning for Bruce Blakeman in Syracuse, Fox News reported Oct. 10, 2026, and joked Tyson was Blakeman’s protection.
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Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice, did not return to game vs. Capitals, Fox News reports
Fox News reported Oct. 10, 2026, that New York Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin left the game against the Washington Capitals with an apparent lower-body injury and did not return.
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Pentagon says it will livestream execution of 2009 Fort Hood gunman
The Pentagon said it will livestream the military execution of the man who carried out the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, CBS News reported Oct. 10, 2026.
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Mississippi Power mobilizes more than 1,500 personnel ahead of Hurricane Isaias
Mississippi Power staged more than 1,500 personnel, opened a storm center and is using analytics and meteorologists to target response ahead of Hurricane Isaias, WXXV reported Oct. 10, 2026.
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Mississippi News Report — Friday, Oct 9: Isaias Landfall
Hurricane Isaias bears down on the Gulf Coast with landfall expected tonight; wind advisories cover inland Mississippi and weekend events are being canceled. The Friday, Oct. 9 evening Mississippi News Report.
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Category 3 Hurricane Isaias to make landfall on Gulf Coast Friday night; storm surge up to 9 feet
Category 3 Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on parts of the Gulf Coast the night of Oct. 9, 2026, bringing life‑threatening conditions and up to 9‑ft surge.
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MEMA urges Mississippi residents to remain alert as Hurricane Isaias nears Florida Panhandle
MEMA warned Mississippi residents on Oct. 9, 2026, to stay alert as Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall on the Florida Panhandle late Oct. 9–early Oct. 10.
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Walnut Ballfields, Archery Park Taking Shape, Town Says
The Town of Walnut shared a first look at its new Walnut ballfields and archery park Friday, saying work is coming together with more still to be done.
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Tippah County Wind Advisory Set for Saturday as Isaias Moves In
NWS Memphis issued a Tippah County wind advisory for Saturday: gusts up to 45 mph from Isaias’ remnants, plus a flood watch for Benton and Hardeman too.
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MEMA urges Mississippi residents to prepare as Hurricane Isaias nears; shelters open, 4,000 sandbags distributed
MEMA on Oct. 9, 2026, urged Mississippians to finalize preparations as Hurricane Isaias neared; shelters opened, 4,000 sandbags distributed and two health departments closed.
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Monday Night Football audience falls to 11.9 million for Falcons-Saints game
The Oct. 5 Monday Night Football Falcons-Saints game averaged 11.9 million viewers across ABC and ESPN networks, roughly half the 22.6 million from two weeks earlier, Fox News reported.
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BMCU Center for Grace and Healing Ribbon-Cutting Set for Nov. 6
BMCU will cut the ribbon on its $15 million Center for Grace and Healing on Nov. 6 during Founders Day and Homecoming weekend in Blue Mountain.
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MEMA posts shelters, safe rooms open in several Mississippi counties as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall
MEMA posted on Oct. 9, 2026, that evacuation shelters and safe rooms are open in Harrison, George, Hancock, Jackson and Pearl River counties as Hurricane Isaias makes landfall.
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Mississippi Forestry Commission warns of high wildfire risk statewide starting Oct. 9, 2026
The Mississippi Forestry Commission warned Oct. 9, 2026 that dry air, near-record heat and gusty winds from Hurricane Isaias’ outer flow will create a high wildfire risk statewide starting Oct. 9.
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Tippah County sports roundup, Oct. 9, 2026: Walnut returns to North State; Falkner wins 28–22
Walnut reaches its fourth straight North State volleyball final; Falkner beats Riverside 28–22, while Ripley and Pine Grove exit the playoffs.
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MDOT warns severe weather could affect Mississippi Gulf Coast, south Mississippi roadways Friday night
Mississippi Department of Transportation said in an early-morning Oct. 9, 2026 Facebook post that severe weather could affect the Gulf Coast and south Mississippi roadways starting Friday night; check the MDOT Traffic App or MDOTtraffic.com for live conditions.
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