Fire danger escalates in Mississippi with Red Flag Warning issued
Low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels are fueling critical fire risks in Mississippi and the Mid-South, prompting warnings from officials.
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Hal’s St. Paddy’s organizers warn revelers against drunk driving
Organizers of Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival urged attendees to plan a sober driver and warned that drinking and driving can lead to a DUI.
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Iranian missile strike at Saudi base injures 10 U.S. service members
An attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia injured 10 U.S. service members, multiple outlets reported; two were seriously hurt, a U.S. official told The Associated Press.
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Fetterman says ICE officers improve airport operations amid DHS shutdown
Sen. John Fetterman credits ICE officers at airports for enhancing operations during the Department of Homeland Security shutdown, which has caused widespread disruptions.
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House approves eight-week DHS funding bill after rejecting Senate measure
House lawmakers passed a short-term funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, following rejection of a Senate-passed measure that excluded immigration enforcement funds.
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Influencer ‘Clavicular’ arrested in Florida on battery charges, investigation ongoing
Braden Peters, known as ‘Clavicular’ online, was taken into custody Thursday in Broward County on warrants related to a February incident. Authorities also probe a possible alligator shooting in the Everglades.
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Tiger Woods arrested on DUI charges after Florida crash, mugshot released
Tiger Woods was arrested Friday after a car crash in Florida. His mugshot shows bloodshot eyes, and he faces multiple charges including DUI and property damage.
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House Passes DHS Funding Extension as Senate Fight Over Shutdown Continues
House Republicans approved a 42-day funding patch for DHS amid Democratic opposition, pushing the partial government shutdown into its longest stretch in history. The Senate has yet to pass similar legislation, prolonging travel delays and unpaid federal workers.
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Tiger Woods arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash near Jupiter Island home
Tiger Woods was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after his Land Rover struck another vehicle and rolled near his Jupiter Island, Florida, home, the sheriff’s office said. Officials said he was not injured.
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Justice Department to share voter data with Homeland Security, DOJ says
The Justice Department said it plans to provide voter data it obtained from states to the Department of Homeland Security to be processed by a citizenship-check tool that critics have called controversial.
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Five dead, one injured in train crash in Stone County
Five people died and one was injured after a train struck a van in Stone County, Mississippi, on Friday, authorities said.
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Mississippi Supreme Court rejects NCAA appeal in Chambliss eligibility case
The Mississippi Supreme Court denied the NCAA’s attempt to overturn a court ruling allowing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to compete in the 2026-27 season, ending a lengthy legal battle.
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Mississippi approves study on municipal sales tax diversions
The governor signed legislation creating a committee to review how sales tax revenue is allocated between the state and municipalities after Southaven flagged coding errors, advocates and lawmakers said.
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Vance launches new anti-fraud task force targeting federal benefit programs
Vice President JD Vance led the first meeting of a new task force aimed at combating fraud in federal benefit programs, emphasizing a comprehensive government approach amid recent allegations and political tensions.
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Mississippi lawmakers agree on $2,000 teacher pay raise
Mississippi House and Senate negotiators have agreed on a $2,000 across-the-board K-12 teacher raise and an additional $2,000 for certain specialty staff, a compromise driven by a tight state budget, Magnolia Tribune reported.
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Mississippi lawmakers agree on $2,000 teacher pay raise amid educator disappointment
After months of debate, Mississippi lawmakers have reached a deal to give teachers a $2,000 pay increase, falling short of educators’ expectations amid ongoing financial struggles.
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Mississippi enacts law criminalizing landlord mishandling of utility payments
Mississippi has passed a law making it a crime for landlords to collect utility payments from tenants but fail to pass the funds to service providers, with potential prison sentences and fines.
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Mississippi Supreme Court denies NCAA appeal in Ole Miss quarterback case
The Mississippi Supreme Court rejected the NCAA’s attempt to appeal a ruling allowing Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss to retain eligibility, clearing the way for him to play this fall.
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Red Flag Warning in effect for north Mississippi
Officials warned a Red Flag Warning will be in effect for north Mississippi tomorrow, citing critically dangerous fire weather and urging extreme caution with any flame or spark.
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MDOT urges drivers to use traffic app ahead of Hal’s St. Paddy’s event in Jackson
MDOT advised motorists attending Hal’s St. Paddy’s Parade & Festival in Jackson this weekend to check the MDOT Traffic app or MDOTtraffic.com to avoid congestion.
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