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Barry University School of Law reversed an earlier decision and will allow a Turning Point USA chapter after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said he intervened, Uthmeier and news reports said.
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State health officials declared South Carolina’s measles outbreak over after it infected nearly 1,000 people, even as health officials say more than 20 outbreaks remain active across the U.S.
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Nathan Chasing Horse was sentenced to life in prison after a January conviction on 13 of 21 charges, court records show. Prosecutors say three Indigenous women and girls, including a 14-year-old, accused him of assaults.
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Ole Miss coach Pete Golding said Saturday’s fan event and a strong home record make it important for players to engage the community and avoid distractions as the Rebels prepare for the 2026 season.
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A California man has been charged with attempted murder of President Trump after a shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington. Authorities say the attack was planned for weeks.
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The SPLC Action Fund announced support for Thompson amid controversy surrounding its parent organization, the Southern Poverty Law Center, which faces federal charges of fraud and money laundering.
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Nick Bain announced a 2027 run for Mississippi state auditor and received an endorsement from former Gov. Phil Bryant, who called him a “proven conservative,” Bain told Magnolia Tribune.
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Insurance Commissioner Mike Chaney is promoting a private exchange offering short-term health policies he says will be cheaper than individual plans, after a 2026 bill to create a state exchange failed.
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University officials said students can return to Alexander Hall after a weekend power outage and fire suppression activation tied to severe storms. About 223 residents requested temporary relocation, officials said.
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Legislature included a $2 million line item for a Tupelo hotel tied to a public official’s family, but Gov. Tate Reeves vetoed the funding amid questions over transparency and local support.
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Jackson has asked a federal judge to prevent the creation of a new water authority, arguing that the state law encroaches on federal jurisdiction over the city’s water systems.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation honored District 5 engineer Neil Patterson with its Chief Engineer’s Award for leadership during a recent ice storm and ongoing operational work, the department said.
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The Mississippi Department of Transportation said Miss. 57 between Moody Chapel Road and Industrial Drive will be closed in both directions from Tuesday, April 28 at 6 a.m. until about 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30 for railroad crossing repairs.
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Tupelo Police Chief John Quaka hosted FBI Criminal Justice Information Services training this week, the department said. Law enforcement partners from local, state and federal agencies attended to learn investigative tools, information sharing and officer safety measures.
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The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency said it will open six Disaster Recovery Centers and seven Disaster Survivor Assistance sites at noon Monday, April 27, to help residents affected by the Jan. 23-27 winter ice storm.
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The National Weather Service warned Sunday that parts of Mississippi face a marginal threat for severe weather, with storms capable of producing damaging winds up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
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Tupelo police said a man entered a woman’s vehicle and took her purse while she loaded groceries on March 8. Crime Stoppers of Northeast Mississippi is offering up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest.
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The Mississippi Department of Public Safety said its offices, including all Driver Service Bureaus, will be closed Monday, April 27, 2026, in observance of Confederate Memorial Day. The department said offices will reopen Tuesday.
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An ongoing storm affected Calhoun County as WoFS highlighted two areas where initial supercells could form. WoFS advised residents to stay weather aware this afternoon through tonight.
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Blue Mountain Christian University’s Student Body Association said Ayla Stowe won the 2026 Crowned in Grace pageant on Friday, April 24. The association named London McAdams first alternate and Macy Bain second alternate.
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