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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Wall Street hits new records as oil prices fall and corporate profits beat forecasts
The stock market reached new highs Tuesday, buoyed by easing oil prices and strong corporate earnings reports, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Retired pastor urges progressives to resist cruelty, tribalism in guest essay
The Rev. John M. Semmes urged political progressives to resist growing cruelty and tribalism and outlined personal and political steps to respond in a guest essay for Mississippi Today.
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Mississippi childcare crisis deepens as vouchers remain unfunded, providers struggle
Daycare operators say they are still reeling a year after pandemic-era support ended, with families on a long voucher waiting list and state officials considering a new funding approach, advocates say.
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Mississippi appeals court revives lawsuit over deputies’ role in man’s death
The Mississippi Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court ruling, allowing a civil lawsuit to proceed against Rankin County deputies accused of using excessive force during Damien Cameron’s 2021 arrest.
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Mississippi auditor reacts to sentencing in welfare fraud case
State Auditor Shad White commended the sentencing of Anne McGrew, the first person convicted in a major welfare fraud scheme uncovered six years ago.
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Hurricane Preparedness Week Urges Public to Understand Forecasts
Organizers of Hurricane Preparedness Week said Day 3 focuses on helping people interpret storm information so they can make timely decisions and take action.
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Mississippi agency warns of severe storm risk May 5-7
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said north Mississippi faces a slight risk of severe storms overnight May 5, and central Mississippi has an enhanced risk from the afternoon of May 6 through early May 7, 2026.
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MDOT promotes Brad Cupit to District 7 engineer
The Mississippi Department of Transportation promoted Brad Cupit, P.E., to District 7 engineer, the agency said. District 7 is headquartered in McComb and covers 13 counties in southwest Mississippi.
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Northeast celebrates James, Morgan as MCCLA Leadership Academy graduates
Northeast announced that Sam James and Brian Morgan graduated from the MCCLA Leadership Academy, the college said. The program was hosted by the Mississippi Community College Foundation in partnership with Mississippi State University.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College celebrates phlebotomy graduates
Northeast Mississippi Community College congratulated its phlebotomy graduates after a pinning ceremony at its Ripley campus, the college said in a social media post. The post said the students are ready to “make an impact” and included the hashtag #movingforward.
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Tiger Food Truck at Northeast Mississippi Community College to Give Free Pizza Tonight
Northeast Mississippi Community College says its Tiger Food Truck will hand out free personal pan pizzas to students with IDs tonight as part of a Study Slices event.
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