Fire destroys University of South Florida Marine Science Laboratory
A large fire at USF’s Marine Science Laboratory in St. Petersburg resulted in a total loss of the building, with no injuries reported, authorities said.
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Metro Jackson water takeover law
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Metro Jackson Water Act while reviewing its legality, the Mississippi Free Press reported. The law would create an authority to take over Jackson’s water system.
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Neighbors push for drainage fixes in Jackson
Residents in Jackson urged city officials to address drainage after recent rains left standing water on several roads, including Suncrest Drive, WJTV reported.
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Yazoo County joins Flock Safety camera system
Yazoo County announced it has joined the Flock Safety Camera System and is installing new cameras to help fight crime, Sheriff Jeremy McCoy said, WJTV reported.
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Jackson’s fire protection rating moves to Class 4
City of Jackson officials said the city’s Public Protection Classification rating changed from Class 3 to Class 4 after a routine assessment that reviewed fire department capabilities, emergency response infrastructure and the water system, WJTV reported.
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Mississippi opens applications for wild hog control program
The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce said it is accepting applications through May 15 for “smart” traps for landowners in all 82 counties to control wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry lands.
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Mississippi Archives Names New Civil Rights Research Fellows
The Mississippi Department of Archives and History has announced two new research fellows focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. Their work will include digitizing Freedom Summer stories and exploring religion’s role in civil rights activism.
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Supreme Court ruling sparks new redistricting push in several states
A Supreme Court decision overturning a Louisiana majority-Black congressional district has prompted Republican governors and legislatures to call special sessions and redraw maps ahead of the November midterms, officials and court filings say.
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Trump urges Mississippi to redraw congressional map; legal, political hurdles loom
President Donald Trump has urged Mississippi officials to redraw the state’s four congressional districts to try to flip a Democratic seat, but state leaders and legal questions complicate any move, Mississippi Today reported.
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Norman Road at U.S. 80 in Newton County to close May 6 for bridge project
The Mississippi Department of Transportation said both directions of Norman Road at U.S. 80 will close Wednesday, May 6, 2026, and remain closed through 2027 as crews replace several bridges.
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Mississippi DOT offers safety tips for National Bike Month
The Mississippi Department of Transportation urged cyclists in a social media post to check their bikes, wear helmets and bright clothing, and obey traffic laws during National Bike Month.
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Sen. Young: Trump should seek congressional approval before new Iran strikes
Sen. Todd Young said Friday that the Trump administration must get Congress’ approval before resuming military action against Iran, after officials said a 60-day war powers clock paused when a cease-fire took effect.
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Pentagon says U.S. naval blockade cost Iran $4.8 billion
The Defense Department estimates a U.S. naval blockade has cost Iran about $4.8 billion in oil revenue, a Pentagon official told The Hill.
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Alabama, Tennessee GOP governors call special sessions after Supreme Court voting rights ruling
Republican governors in Alabama and Tennessee are summoning lawmakers for special sessions to redraw congressional maps following a Supreme Court decision narrowing voting rights protections.
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Father of teen slain on cruise says he will skip murder trial, citing trauma
The father of an 18-year-old killed on a cruise told the Daily Mail he and his wife will not attend the June 1 federal trial of his 16-year-old stepson, saying he cannot “relive” the moment he found his daughter’s body.
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Trainee driver sends bus into Seine near Paris; 4 rescued, officials say
A bus driven by a trainee plunged into the River Seine near Paris on Thursday after hitting a parked car, officials said. Four people aboard were pulled to safety as a large rescue operation responded.
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Pete Alonso homers in Bronx return, mocks New York traffic
Pete Alonso homered in the second inning Friday as the Baltimore Orioles played the New York Yankees, and he told SNY that New York traffic made him feel right at home.
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Wyoming begins construction of new advanced nuclear reactor
Construction has started on an advanced nuclear power plant in Wyoming, marking what officials call the first of its kind this century. The project is partly funded by the federal government.
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May Day rallies draw protesters to cities across U.S.
Americans took to the streets Friday for May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day, with rallies and marches reported in cities nationwide.
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Mississippi Powerball player wins $2 million
An unidentified Mississippi player matched five white balls in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing and doubled a $1 million prize to $2 million with the Power Play option, lottery officials said.
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