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The Mississippi Department of Transportation is seeking proposals to relocate and preserve the State Highway 42 Bridge No. 76.2 at Bogue Homa Creek. Formal proposals are due May 29, 2026.
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The Tupelo Police Department said it has been re-accredited by the Mississippi Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission through the state Department of Public Safety. The department said the accreditation affirms compliance with statewide standards and has been maintained for more than a decade.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced $13,464,444 in federal CARES Act funds to expand mental health care, telehealth and workforce training for Mississippi children, youth and students, the governor’s office and the Mississippi Development Authority said.
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A coalition of preservation groups has asked a federal judge to stop President Donald Trump’s planned renovations of the Kennedy Center, citing concerns over historic preservation rules.
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Legal experts and former officials criticize the recent indictment of James Comey for posting a seashell photo, calling it a misguided and politically motivated move.
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Jet fuel prices in the United States have nearly doubled amid the Iran war, and the increase is expected to push firefighting aircraft bills up by tens of millions this summer, the article said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis said there is a 30 to 60 percent chance of showers returning Friday into Friday night south of Interstate 40, with drier conditions and highs in the 60s and 70s expected for the weekend.
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The House voted 215-211-1 Wednesday to adopt a budget blueprint that would clear the way for a second reconciliation bill aimed at funding immigration enforcement after Speaker Mike Johnson moved to quash a revolt over the farm bill, according to the House roll call.
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A Glengariff Group Inc. survey of likely Republican primary voters shows U.S. Rep. John James leading Michigan’s GOP gubernatorial primary with 37 percent support, followed by businessman Perry Johnson at 19.8 percent.
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Actor Ving Rhames, 66, collapsed while eating at a North Hollywood restaurant and was taken to a hospital Wednesday, his representative and news reports said.
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The House approved a budget plan Wednesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies through reconciliation, allowing Republicans to bypass Democratic opposition. The move aims to end a DHS funding lapse that began in February.
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LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell told a City Council committee Wednesday that the department lacks dedicated funding and sufficient staffing to secure the 2028 Olympics, according to the New York Post.
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Calum McAndrew of The Columbia Tribune joined Brian Hadad on the T&L Spring Football Series podcast to preview the Tigers’ first SEC home opponent of 2026 and assess Missouri’s chances of reaching the College Football Playoff.
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Mississippi State defeated Ole Miss 7-3 Tuesday to bring the Governor’s Cup back to Starkville. Commentators said the win continues a trend of Bulldog dominance as the regular season winds down.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced a new office to coordinate the state’s rural health transformation plan and named Richard Grimes as project manager. The office will oversee agency alignment, accountability and a new public website, officials said.
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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Callais impacts Mississippi’s redistricting efforts and could influence future district maps nationwide, emphasizing a focus on intentional racial discrimination.
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Mississippi officials plan to hold a special legislative session following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on racial gerrymandering in Louisiana. The ruling impacts state redistricting efforts and could influence future maps.
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The Supreme Court decision could impact Mississippi’s congressional districts amid ongoing debates over redistricting and racial representation.
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Gov. Tate Reeves announced the formation of a new office to oversee federal investments in rural healthcare, along with the launch of a new website for transparency.
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Immigration agents took brothers Israel and Max Makoka into custody while waiting for a school bus in Diamondhead, Mississippi, sparking community concern and calls for their release.
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