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North Carolina health officials say baby goats exhibited by Farm Adventures from July 28 through Aug. 27 tested positive for rabies and urged anyone who had contact with the animals to notify their local health department.
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A new federal plan will cut Arizona’s Colorado River deliveries, federal officials said. City leaders say supplies will hold but the cost of keeping taps flowing will push water bills higher.
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The National Park Service said Sunday night the body of a 46-year-old man was recovered after a major flash flood at the Grand Canyon. About 15 people remained missing or unaccounted for, the agency said.
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A car and truck show hosted by Trucks of the Dirty South in Jackson drew enthusiasts from across the region and showcased a mix of antique and modern vehicles, WJTV reported.
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Four people were taken into custody after a shooting Sunday afternoon in the Bethel Church community in Marion County, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to multiple 911 calls reporting the shooting near Sims Lane at about 1:20 p.m. Aug. 30, 2026.
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Jaylon Tolbert threw for five touchdowns and ran for another to lead Alcorn State to a dominant season-opening victory over Miles, 56-7.
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Ole Miss is promoting quarterback Trinidad Chambliss and running back Kewan Lacy as Heisman contenders with digital displays in Times Square and on the Las Vegas Sphere, the school said.
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After a long offseason, analysts Brian Hadad and Carlo Barone say lingering questions remain about the 2026 Mississippi State Bulldogs as final days before kickoff arrive.
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Child advocates emphasize the importance of intentional parenting and setting boundaries to protect kids from digital influences, citing recent legal settlements and personal strategies.
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Despite challenging historical trends, Democrat Scott Colom has a slim but possible path to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s upcoming midterm election, according to political analysts.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said one person was killed every 44 minutes in drunk-driving crashes in 2024. Local law enforcement agencies are joining a national enforcement campaign through Labor Day to deter impaired driving.
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The Disaster Service Center for Tropical Storm Arthur/DR-4930-MS in Stone County will relocate to the Mississippi State Medical Needs Shelter in Wiggins on Monday, Aug. 31, officials said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis warned that rising humidity will push heat index values to dangerous levels and issued a Heat Advisory from noon to 8 p.m. Monday for parts of four states.
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Forecasters say daily highs in the mid-90s to around 100 are expected for the next seven days, and rising humidity could push heat index values to 105 or higher in some areas as early as Monday.
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Alison Davis told investigators she woke to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood and that he had fallen down the stairs. Authorities say an autopsy led them to a different conclusion.
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Kevin Davis was found dying at the foot of the stairs in his Indiana home. Police initially treated it as an accident and did not search the room where a secured pit bull mix was kept, authorities said.
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Congresswoman Joyce Beatty expressed skepticism Saturday about President Trump’s administration potentially demolishing the Kennedy Center, citing ongoing legal challenges.
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Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said Saturday he made a mistake after comments tied to an earlier attack on a Detroit-area synagogue, telling members of the Michigan Democratic Jewish Caucus he regretted them.
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Conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson said Friday that President Donald Trump should be removed from office if he is considering the first use of nuclear weapons, arguing that merely entertaining the idea should disqualify a president.
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A group of retired Port Authority police officers has called on New York officials to avoid attending the 25th anniversary of 9/11, citing concerns over political implications and respect for victims.
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