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Tupelo police said a minor crash involving a school bus at Veterans Boulevard and Eason Boulevard left all students uninjured. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries and a second bus was dispatched, the department said.
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NEMCC said Band Camp will run June 7-11, 2026, offering band, guard, performances and nightly activities. Resident fee is $270 and commuter fee is $207, with a $10 early-bird discount for registrations by March 31.
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NEMCC announced that applications are open for its Tiger Ambassador program, with a May 1, 2026, deadline. Prospective applicants can apply online at the college’s application form.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said four logistics students earned industry certifications, and one became the college’s first to receive two credentials.
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A social media post encouraged Mississippians to avoid impaired driving and arrange a safe ride home before celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, the message said.
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The National Weather Service in Memphis, Tennessee, said a Freeze Warning will remain in effect through noon today as temperatures warm into the 40s and low 50s. The agency warned residents east of the Mississippi River to keep plants covered and said there is a low to medium chance of another freeze tonight into Wednesday morning.
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President Donald Trump accuses media outlets of biased Iran war coverage amid FCC warnings to broadcasters about license renewals, drawing sharp political backlash.
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Northeast Mississippi Community College said it welcomed children from the region to an ‘Exceptional Night of Baseball’ at The Plex, pairing each child with a Tiger baseball or softball player.
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Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, attributes his primary defeat to false claims circulated among voters about his stock market activities.
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Dan Caldwell, a former senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of leaking classified information, has been hired by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, according to a U.S. official.
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Airlines for America CEO and former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu said Monday he hopes the Department of Homeland Security shutdown affecting the Transportation Security Administration will be over by the first week of April when a new secretary takes office.
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Dallas police said the man who worked security for Rep. Jasmine Crockett was accused of impersonating law enforcement and other offenses. Crockett defended him, saying she found no violent offenses in his limited criminal record.
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Venezuela scored three runs in the seventh inning to defeat Italy 4-2 Monday at loanDepot Park and will face the United States in the World Baseball Classic final, according to game reports.
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A bipartisan bill in Minnesota aims to restrict law enforcement from obtaining warrants to collect location data from cellphones and devices near crime scenes, citing Fourth Amendment concerns.
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Sable Offshore, the pipeline’s new owner, said it restarted oil flow after fixing problems and that the move followed direction from the Trump administration. A 2015 spill polluted Refugio State Beach and killed hundreds of birds and marine mammals, officials said.
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Brian O’Connor appeared on SportsTalk Mississippi to reflect on a series at Arkansas and his team’s early struggles in Southeastern Conference play, host Brian Hadad said.
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Brian Hadad and Robbie Faulk suggested Mississippi State consider adjustments to personnel, the batting order and the bullpen after a difficult weekend against Arkansas.
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E. Grady Jolly, a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit appointed by Ronald Reagan, has died at 88, the Magnolia Tribune reported. He served 35 years on the federal bench and assumed senior status at age 80.
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Gov. Tate Reeves and State Treasurer David McRae said Monday that S&P Global Credit Ratings moved the state’s outlook to “stable” from “negative” and that Mississippi generated a record $1 billion in interest income in 2025. They credited pro-growth policies and conservative financial management.
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The Mississippi House has proposed boosting state funding for community colleges by $100 million and universities by $53 million, sending the measures to the Senate for consideration.
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